“Brandon Maxwell’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was a masterclass in modern American fashion. His ability to merge Western motifs with refined tailoring and fluid silhouettes speaks to a designer who understands both heritage and innovation. It wasn’t just a celebration—it was a strategic reset.” — Joseph DeAcetis, Editor at StyleLujo.com and Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Acclaimed American Journalist and International Editor. My interest lies in the pace and direction of trend adoption in luxury fashion and lifestyle, access to real-time fashion through top influencers and how disruption and social-intelligence have transitioned the trend landscape through the democratization of the marketplace