It’s officially been 10 years since Brandon Maxwell launched his namesake brand, and though this latest collection was a passionate ode to all of the elements of dress that have embodied Maxwell’s distinct, sophisticated style over the past decade, the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 line was also a nod to what the future has in store. […]
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It’s officially been 10 years since Brandon Maxwell launched his namesake brand, and though this latest collection was a passionate ode to all of the elements of dress that have embodied Maxwell’s distinct, sophisticated style over the past decade, the designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 line was also a nod to what the future has in store.
„A decade ago, my mom asked me what it would take for me to consider my brand a success. ’10 years,‘ I told her. And here we are. That was quick. In the face of the challenges that come with running an independently-owned American fashion brand, the courage to grow and unfold in relentless pursuit of passion is a success all its own,“ the designer wrote ahead of the show.
„This collection is the next chapter in my novel. Wirtten with hints of personal nostalgia, notes of the people and places that raised me, and nods to my sartorial heroes. Arranged, pulled apart, and put back together again,“ he continued.
From fanciful feather hems to patent leather accessories, each and every piece emphasized veritable dynamism.
Western-inspired elements like bolo ties, cow print, and metal-plated belts were also present, drawing palpable inspiration from the designer’s Texan roots—and playing into the country-chic styles that the contemporary cultural zeitgeist seems to be revolved around. When these looks are juxtaposed against an ensuing parade of floaty chiffon fringe (fashioned into a silhouette evocative of a bandana), a range of pastel hues, and vintage-inspired florals, visual tension is at an all-time high—but rather than unsettling the viewer, it inspires.
Working against seasonal stereotypes, the collection—intended for warm-weather wear—features plenty of plaid. Rather of going the way of a Vivienne Westwood-eque, punk-inspired plaid or a thoroughly Scottish tartan, Maxwell’s motif evokes the ’60s and ’70s. On patterned pants, skirts, and double-breasted, wide lapel peacoats, the pattern comes alive—blues, oranges, and warm-toned browns intermingle within the artful tangle of the checked lines that make up the plaid.
Elsewhere in the collection, the designer flaunts his undeniable eye for creating sophisticated, effortlessly artful gowns. In black, white, and red, the dresses were airy, voluminous, pleated, sheer, draped, and everything in between—plus, the frocks were styled with both heels and refined leather thong sandals, exemplifying the range and versatility of the looks.
As models strode out onto the red carpeted runway for a final look, the ethos of the collection becomes most clear—it’s then that the viewer can appreciate in full that the designer put every single side of himself, even versions of Maxwell ranging across time and place, into his 10th anniversary collection.
