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Young designer brought 15 dresses made with biodegradable, recyclable materials and stock surpluses to the Paris runway, five years after starting his career with a cardboard mannequin created by his mother
At 10 years old, Max Alexander became the youngest designer to present a collection at Paris Fashion Week. In the show held on 03/06/2026, the designer brought to the runway 15 dresses produced with biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable materials, as well as stock surpluses.
Max Alexander presents 15 dresses in Paris
The collection marked the young designer’s arrival on one of the most competitive runways in the industry. The pieces combined Max Alexander’s youthful creativity with the use of repurposed materials and lower environmental impact alternatives.
The show expanded a trajectory that already includes his own brand, employees, and nearly 6 million followers on Instagram.
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World record was achieved in 2023
Before the presentation in Paris, Max Alexander had already received international recognition. In 2023, he entered the Guinness World Records as the youngest designer to showcase on a runway.
The record was achieved a few years after the beginning of his relationship with fashion, still during the isolation period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Career began with cardboard mannequin
At four years old, during a family dinner, Max stated that he needed a mannequin because he was a designer. Surprised by the request, his mother, the artist Sherri Madison, built a cardboard model.
The homemade creation started the journey that, five years later, brought Max Alexander to Paris Fashion Week.
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About 90% of the collection was produced with recycled, biodegradable materials or surplus stock fabrics.
Among the creations were pieces made with unconventional materials, such as bags used to transport coffee beans.
The event in Paris marked Max’s second record. On November 18, 2023, at seven years and 266 days old, he became the youngest person to create a fashion show.
The achievement took place during Denver Fashion Week, in the United States, where he participated in the selection of models, costumes, and the assembly of the presentation.
Born in Los Angeles on February 25, 2016, Max launched the brand Couture to the Max in 2021. His creative process also draws attention because he usually works directly with the fabrics on the mannequin, instead of starting the pieces with drawings on paper.
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