Noin fashion we often talk about child prodiges, referring to young creatives who have just graduated and are promoted to head of the largest Maisons. But the story that is making the rounds on the web, surprising and inspiring people, uses this term in the most literal way. In fact, we are talking about a talented 7 year old boy whose greatest passion is fashion.
With a participation in Denver Fashion Week on his CV, and almost 2 million followers on Instagram, Max Alexander’s real fortune was conquering one of the most sought-after fashion icons: Sharon Stone. By mixing some of the young designer’s creations with the luxury brands she is courted by, the result is surprising. If those who start well are halfway there, we can only expect great things.
Who is Max Alexander
An angelic face surrounded by blonde curls and an innate passion for fashion: but Max Alexander, the designer child is much more. He was only 4 years old when he expressed his desire to create clothes to his mother, subsequently receiving a mannequin as a gift and starting to design anything he could think of. During the lockdown he learned the art of sewingboth by hand and by machine, refining the technique with an innate naturalness. At 5 years old, the first fashion show, the proceeds of which were used to self-finance subsequent projects, through sewing machines and fabrics, while donating part of it to charity. And today he makes himself known to the world through social media, with his own label Couture to the Maxand thanks to one special fan.
From the Instagram profile @couture.to.the.max
Sharon Stone’s look
A long light blue silk dress by Elie Saaba patterned clutch bag at hand Fendi it’s a short teddy coat, with shoulders decorated with feather wings, which no one would have thought had been made by a 7-year-old child. So Sharon Stone paraded for her audience on Instagram, earning the title of number one supporter of the prodigious creative. 1.8 million of followers on Instagram and 760 thousand on TikTok: her story is loved as much by fashion enthusiasts as by anyone who believes in the power of dreams.
His creations combine the typical fantasy of young age, with eccentric ideas, dazzling applications and a choice of materials that focuses entirely on theatricality and scenography. At the design maturity which allows him to design not only dresses with basic silhouettes, but suits, coats and entire total looks.
In November he made his debut at Denver Fashion Week, with a fashion show that won over the American media. Although the road is still long, the potential is indisputable. Who knows that in a few years, after a fashion academy and a couple of experiences within some Maison, Coture to the Max you don’t become the flagship brand of the fashion system. Time to time.
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