Michael Benz also known under his brand God of Stars and fashion label BNZO is carving a unique path at the intersection of art, nightlife, and futuristic style. A self-taught painter-turned-fashion innovator, he’s bringing glow-in-the-dark wearable art to Los Angeles and beyond.
The Birth of God of Stars & BNZO
Benz’s brand vision blossomed when he cracked the code on illuminating apparel. Prototypes led to “cyber-glow” jackets, vests, pants, and accessories that transform under night settings championing vivid energy and futuristic flair. Under the BNZO label, Benz emphasizes bold graphics, retro-futuristic palettes, and symbolic abstraction trademarked in his mission to be “the future” and push artistic boundaries .
His glowing apparel has found an audience among service-industry tastemakers and nightlife performers. Wearing a Benz original onstage or at an L.A. afterparty isn’t just a statement it’s a brand experience
Creative Philosophy & Mission
Michael frames his work not only as fashion, but as kinetic art and communal expression. He states: “Nothing is easy… you have to manifest and put the effort into your vision.” For him, creation is a test of persistence and wearable art is meant to inspire action and energize creative unity.
He envisions a stronger creative community built on collaboration and shared energy, and his “co-creation” value speaks to building bespoke pieces with his wearers in mind .
Michael Benz often features on LA-based platforms like CanvasRebel and VoyageLA, where he’s described as a “visionary energy being” carving his own cosmology in fashion. Yet celebrity presence is mixed Reddit users have critiqued his work as overpriced and sometimes derivative, calling out anime references and high price transparency .
Michael Benz’s God of Stars is more than fashion it’s a luminous narrative wearable on the pulse of night. His paintings don’t stay on canvas they move with you under blacklights, club lights, and city shadows. With each handcrafted, glow-infused piece, Benz crafts both art and statement beckoning us to live boldly, shine bright, and co-create the future.
If you’re drawn to clothing that’s as much art as armor apparel that beams energy and intention you’re in the orbit of God of Stars.