He gained early recognition as a recipient of a CFDA scholarship[1] while attending Parsons School of Design.

[2] His signatures include use of color, texture and prints, as well as subversion of traditional dressmaking codes and techniques.

His collection is available in stores throughout United States, Canada, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

[13] On October 30, 2014, Benz was appointed Creative Director of Bill Blass which plans to relaunch during the spring of 2016.

[14][15] Benz as Creative Director of Bill Blass is "...planning an e-commerce push, collaborations with up-and-coming designers and established artists, an accessories range and, possibly, a line of home goods.