Brandon Maxwell Returns to Runway at Brant Foundation with Spring 2027 Collection
Brandon Maxwell showcased his Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection at the Brant Foundation, featuring a quartet from the New York Philharmonic. He raised questions about the relevance of seasonal shows while explaining his choice of venue and music. Eleven years after his initial presentation, he debuted a new catsuit, harking back to the tailoring that characterized his first collection. The lineup included all-American sportswear in hues of black, white, red, khaki, gray, and a splash of chartreuse, with a focus on minimal prints and embroidery. The styling was subtle, highlighting straight-leg pants, turtlenecks, and jackets with slits. Evening pieces featured a fitted knit tank and a snug double-layer tee, alongside refined box pleats from earlier designs.
Key facts
- Brandon Maxwell presented his Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection at the Brant Foundation after a season away.
- A quartet of New York Philharmonic players provided music for the show.
- Maxwell stated he doesn't need to do a show every season, only when it feels right.
- The collection featured all-American sportswear in black, white, red, khaki, gray, and a single chartreuse accent.
- There were no prints and minimal embroidery, except grommets on cashmere sweaters and laser-cut slits on a leather trench car coat.
- Maxwell revisited past designs, including a catsuit from his debut 11 years ago and box pleats from previous collections.
- He made 14 or 15 muslins to achieve the desired box pleats on culottes and a cocktail dress.
- The show emphasized straight-leg, five-pocket pants, turtlenecks under button-downs, and jackets with lapel slits for shawls.
Entities
Artists
- Brandon Maxwell
Institutions
- Brant Foundation
- New York Philharmonic
Locations
- New York
- United States