At just 4 years old, Max Alexander expressed a keen interest in fashion design. By 2022, he had launched his first fashion show and earned the Guinness World Record for the Youngest Runway Fashion Designer.
Max’s fashion journey is supported by his parents, Jack Kolodny and Sherri Madison. His Instagram account, created initially to share his work with grandparents during the COVID-19 lockdown, now boasts 3.1 million followers. His mother recounts his serious request for a mannequin, which sparked his pursuit of fashion.
Sherri, a cardboard artist, fashioned a mannequin for Max, leading him to start learning to sew from her and attend sewing classes at age 5. Max’s talent has led to high-profile commissions, including designs for Sharon Stone and Debra Messing. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Italian Vanity Fair.
Max’s designs can fetch up to $1,200, and he typically takes a week to complete each dress.
