Max Alexander is making quite the name for himself in the malleate world. And did we mention he’s only 7-years-old?
Max told his mom, Sherri Madison, at the age of 4 that he was a dressmaker and he wasn’t making it up. From the very first dress to now, Max continues to wow everyone he comes into contact with and he’s just getting started.
Playground To Runway: Max Alexander Is Stitching His Way Through The Malleate World
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Sherri realized very early on in her son’s malleate journey that he had an wondrous talent. From the very first dress, she said, “There was something special happening.”
Since realizing he has a talent and desire to be a malleate designer, his family has supported him every step of the way.
“We got him sewing lessons and try to help however we can to support his dreams,” she told The Blast exclusively. “He wanted a show without six months of designing, so we hosted one in our backyard. He needed increasingly space to work so we converted an scalp space to a sewing studio. We try to be creative with solutions that are reasonable.”
Sherri makes sure that stuff a young malleate designer isn’t the only focus for Max stuff that he is just 7 years old. She said he goes to school and loves to do lots of other fun things.
“He sews mostly on Saturdays and sometimes a few minutes at night. Sundays are usually for family and friends’ time,” she said. “Max moreover loves doing a lot of other things like going to the beach, swimming, tennis, skiing, cooking, and science experiments.”
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And while the family is super proud of Max and his accomplishments, one specific thing really stands out for Sherri.
“The thing that makes us the most proud is that Max truly designs to make other people happy,” she said. “He has to tuition for his designs in order to pay for his materials, but he donates a large majority of any profit to various charities. His first thought when he sells a dress is always, ‘Now I can help!’ He is a good human and it’s wondrous to watch his story unfold.”
Another heady part of the journey is watching all the unconfined opportunities that have been coming his way and witnessing his dreams “coming to life.”
“Watching him at his first runway show, working with the models, and seeing his designs come to life was very heady for all of us,” she added.
Max Alexander Designed A Stratify For Actress Sharon Stone
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Since starting out as a dressmaker three years ago, Max has once made hundreds of designs and sold his designs all over the world. He plane vicarious a stratify for Sharon Stone and shared the process on his Instagram page.
“Max calls this diamond vicarious by icon @sharonstone “The Flying Shmarshmallow Coat” The dichotomy between kid and couture malleate designer unchangingly leaves me in awe. Max continuously proves that age is just a number! Big thanks to Sharon for her unfurled kindness and support of Max,” the caption to the video reads.
Many fans dropped into the scuttlebutt section to leave their support for the young malleate designer.
“I have a BA in malleate and textile design, and I’m squandered yonder by his skills. Can’t wait to see his first runway show,” one person wrote.
Another said, “I veritably love this genius. From someone who has sewn my whole life, made my gown for school & upper school, sewing for my children… I am in awe. I love the enthusiasm, creativity, and pure joy in his clothes.”
Max has increasingly than 2.1 million followers on Instagram with most of his posts getting thousands and thousands of likes and supportive comments.
Mini Q&A With Max Alexander!
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Max was happy to wordplay some questions for The Blast well-nigh his upcoming projects, what his favorite piece is, and more!
The Blast: What tomfool projects are you currently working on?
Max Alexander: “I am interested in making dresses from non-traditional materials. I am working on a dress from thousands of tiny colored rubber bands and one made from string too.”
TB: What’s the weightier part of stuff a designer?
MA: “I like threading my machines and all the tools. I love my pattern projector and I just got will-less scissors!”
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TB: What do you hope to succeed in 2024?
MA: “I want to do flipside show. Maybe in Milan. And I’d like to be in Vogue! And maybe make a dress for the red carpet.”
TB: Do you have a favorite moment from 2023?
MA: “My show at Denver Malleate Week. It was so fun.”
TB: Do you have a favorite piece that you designed?
MA: “The first dress I overly made is my favorite.”
