Max Alexander: the 10-year-old who made history at Paris Fashion Week

Max, a fourth-grader and longtime fashion enthusiast, began sewing and designing at the age of four. On March 3, he made his Paris Fashion Week debut, presenting the Max Alexander Women’s Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection at the Palais Garnier.

The prodigy told CBS News that sustainability was a big part of his design process.

“My collection consists of 15 dresses and they’re all, well, 90% of my show is biodegradable, recyclable, sustainable, made from dead stock and surplus.”

His standout pieces included an upcycled Indian saree reworked into a high-low gown:

Back in 2024, Max was also invited to give a talk at the United Nations about how to help prevent fashion waste and over-consumption of fabrics in the industry.

“I am happy I got to show the world my designs and maybe encourage people to think about reuse and not buying so much fast fashion”, he stated.

In an Instagram post, Alexander thanked those who believed in him from the very beginning of his journey.