Christian Benner is a New York based fashion designer known for stealing the artwork on his custom distressed leather jackets and band tees that he produces by hand at his store in the South Street Seaport. The records he listens to often inspire his work, and for Benner the creation of a leather jacket is an artistic process almost like the creation of a painting. He was initially inspired by the whole individual do-it-yourself fashion of the punk rock scene of the late 70s and early 80s. After seeing photographs of the era, Benner bought his first leather jacket thinking he could do it himself. He finally reached his comfort zone though trial and error.
Benner's designs have particularly sought by musician's and stylists for public appearances, performances and editorial shoots and can be seen on today’s top celebrities such as Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Lenny Kravitz, Demi Lovato, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Jared Leto, Ellie Goulding, Brandon Boyd, Taylor Momsen, and the members of 5 Seconds of Summer. His designs have been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Italian Vogue, W Magazine, Interview Magazine, Billboard Magazine, Teen Vogue, and Bullet Magazine, among many other publications.
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