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10-Year-Old Designer Meets Fashion Icon Bob Mackie
9 Jun
Summary
- Ten-year-old Max Alexander met legendary designer Bob Mackie.
- Max gifted Mackie a custom-made yellow bow tie with rhinestones.
- Alexander previously made history at Paris Fashion Week.
Young fashion designer Max Alexander, aged 10, recently experienced a dream come true by meeting his fashion hero, Bob Mackie. The encounter occurred on Tuesday, June 9, as documented by Alexander on his Instagram.
Alexander meticulously crafted a custom yellow bow tie adorned with rhinestones for Mackie, presenting it as a gift. This thoughtful gesture preceded a tour of Mackie's iconic design work and a memorable photo opportunity for the young talent.
This meeting follows Alexander's historic achievement in March, when he became the youngest designer to present a collection at Paris Fashion Week. His sustainable Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection, inspired by florals, debuted at the Palais Garnier.
Mackie, renowned for designing legendary stage costumes, lauded Alexander's talent, stating his future is "very bright." Alexander's work also champions environmental consciousness, encouraging reuse and discouraging fast fashion.
