the lovers. the dreamers.
the trouble makers.
the heart stoppers. thinkers. the travel Junkies.
they follow the sun. the music. the love. the adventures.
those Benz Kids.
meet oliver benz
a true beach kid, from a small coastal town in oz called noosa. his mantra was always surf by day, music by night.
after being scouted at a surf shop oliver soon won the hearts of australia as a model and actor gracing the pages of many iconic magazines and appearing in numerous well known commercials.
determined to take the world by storm he followed his heart to new york and in 2014 sealed the deal marrying his love sasha in a ceremony surrounded by close friends and an overgrown rose garden.
his thirst for success not satisfied with just modelling and marriage he slowly yet surely found himself gravitating towards his other true love. the beats.
interestingly his music career kick started by chance in a club one night when the dj didn’t bother to show up and Oliver, ever the hero, jumped on to save the day.
it was meant to be. he hit the ground running and from that one moment on, has never looked back.
comfortable in the spotlight and a natural behind the decks Oliver has found himself playing at all major hot spots across NY, LA and Oz.
growing up in a jazz infused home has influenced his unique style and he is widely known for his disco funk retro flair, and to always get the d.floor tapping.
meet sasha benz
From her early days as a freelance fashion stylist to being a Creative Director at a trendy hotel to becoming a CEO of a lifestyle blog and a digital business card app, you could say Sasha Benz Owner of Wyld Blue + Wyld Black knows a thing or two about being a successful businesswoman.
The Sydney native began her career as a freelance fashion stylist where she regularly contributed work for renowned fashion magazines like Vanity Fair, Vogue Australia, and Harper’s Bazaar Australia. Her clientele included celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Kylie Minogue, Ruby Rose, Sara Sampaio, Michael Bublé, and David Cambell. She has also worked alongside photographers Annie Liebovitz on a cover shoot for Vanity Fair and Ellen Von Unworth at Vs. Magazine.
Soon after, Benz set out on her first major creative venture as founder and CEO. In 2014, she officially founded the lifestyle blog All My Friends Are Models which had offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Sydney. The blog immediately took off, becoming well-recognized in New York, and landed Benz a job offer as the Creative Director at the popular hotel for the music and fashion elite in Montauk, The Surf Lodge.
Sasha Benz’s job at the Surf Lodge was hard to describe, as she puts it. There, her role ranged day to day. One day she could be working with globally recognized artists. Other days she could be hosting between four to five events all while simultaneously reimagining the looks and design of the different spaces. But overall, her main focus was to create indelible experiences for people that come across the Surf Lodge.
At the same time as working as Creative Director, Benz decided to add another project to juggle: her Cinq app. Benz’s phone has always been full of a variety of contacts made throughout her career. As someone who meets people on a daily basis through different platforms like Instagram or over email, Benz knew she needed an app that would help her keep track of all her connections in an organized manner. Thus, Cinq was born, an app that streamlines the process of sharing contacts and organizing an address book.
And while each of these ventures have filled Benz’s calendar to the brim with meetings, hosting events, and meeting project deadlines, they certainly haven’t gotten in the way of being a mother to her three lovely children, Rhythm, Baybi, and Haze. In fact, she opened up two boutique stores in Montauk named after her two eldest children, Wyld Blue and its sister store, Wyld Black.
Sasha Benz’ success comes from her passion, drive, creativity, and enthusiasm she sets for each of her jobs. She has always strived to do more than her job requires and enjoys stepping out of her comfort zone to broaden what she’s capable of creating. She commits to every project she works on and supports every team she works with.
When she’s not busy with her various jobs, you can find Benz spending time at her home in Montauk with her husband Oliver and her three children.
meet rhythm wyld benz
the first edition to the benz family. master benz graced the world in early 2016 and life hasn’t been the same. born in montauk new york, this little rug-rat is already breaking hearts all over.
from the decks at the surf lodge to the shores of bondi beach rhythm is already wheeling and dealing the life only boys can dream of. stay tuned - big things to come.
meet baybi blue benz
madam baybi blue, born in manhattan in the midst of a snow storm in 2018 and already has the entire benz family wrapped around her finger.
blue eyes and lashes for days, this little lady is already ahead of the game.
meet haze heart benz
The youngest of the benz kids coming in with all the heart, madam haze heart, born october 2020. Her sweet and gentle nature makes her the centre of the benz family huddle.
meet brooklyn benz
brooklyn broke hearts globally. a french mastiff, show pony, sweetheart, puppy dog, all wrapped in honey, who followed mum and dad across the ends of the earth to enjoy all the adventures that the benz family takes on. from sydney, to new york, la & montauk.. brooklyn was a household name, with the sweetest eyes and a gentle soul. her and rhythm quickly became best friends.
brooklyn sadly passed late in 2016. she will be remembered by all as an important part of the family. she will always and forever be a benz kid.
clients
BMW, Club Med, Tory Burch, St George, Love Shack Fancy, Revolve, ASOS, One Teaspoon, JAG Jeans, GAP, General Pants, NY Mag, Hamptons Magazine, The Daily Front Row, Formula X, The Surf Lodge, Goodlife Clothing, AMFAM, Corona, P&O, Oceanliner, Vs, Hamptons Mag, TSL, Amazon, Free People, Revolve, Toyota Prius, Abercrombie & Fitch, Pryma, INC, Chandon, Billabong, Harpers Bazaar, Cosmo, Sax Fifth Ave, Supre, The Daily Edited