Wed, February 6, 2008 6:02PM
Ghost Riding the Benz
OVER THE WIRE
In two dazzling rooms at the Lotos Club, laid-back designer Chris Benz flaunted a slouchy, relaxed fall collection resembling the merrier moments of a Fitzgerald tale. Highlights of his disarming tableau included a sparkling tweed tuxedo and perfectly piped pajama tops, raccoon collars, and an updated take on the fez. The most thrilling debut, however, was a collaborative effort: Manolo Blahnik for Chris Benz, in which Benz used materials like repurposed chiffon to create spectator shoes that are, well, a bit of a spectacle.
