Max Alexander

Max Alexander Madison (born February 25, 2016), also known as Couture to the Max, is an American fashion designer. He makes women's wear and is known for his vibrant and layered designs. In 2024, he became the youngest designer to present at a runway show at seven years old

Early life Max Alexander Madison was born on February 25, 2016, in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sherri Madison, is an artist who mainly uses reused cardboard in her works; she also made an appearance on the reality television series Craftopia. His father, Jack Kolodny, is Canadian. He also has an older sister. His mother, a cardboard artist, made him his first mannequin. Alexander later saved up for his first sewing machine, selling his pieces to buy fabric. He also went viral on Instagram; his account was created in 2020 and was originally meant as a way to show his grandparents his hobby. He was gifted various sewing gadgets and tools from fans. By 2023, he had begun receiving commissions from celebrities, such as Sharon Stone and Debra Messing.

In 2024, Alexander was also invited to the New York Fashion Week, where he created a swimsuit line and became the youngest fashion designer to present at a runway show. On March 3, 2026, just after his tenth birthday, he debuted at Paris Fashion Week at the Palais Garnier, becoming the youngest designer to do so. His fifteen pieces at the event were inspired by flowers, imagination, and recycling. 90% of his collection was biodegradable, recyclable, sustainable, or made from dead stock and surplus. In June, a documentary about Alexander premiered at the Tribeca Festival.

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