Project Runway: Why Brandon Maxwell is the perfect choice to be a judge on fashion reality show

A fashion outsider, who found a way to hold his ground, Brandon Maxwell will provide the young designers just the lessons they need to learn at this stage in their careers

As much as you'll miss seeing Michael Kors on the judge's seat in the new season of 'Project Runway', you can rejoice on Brandon Maxwell's addition to the panel.

Not only because he's definitely all about inclusive fashion and loving women's bodies in all shapes, but also because he's a designer who's made it to the top on his own, and clearly, the view is spectacular.

From Meghan Markle to former First Lady Michelle Obama, Maxwell's designs have made adorned the most famous of bodies - and it makes perfect sense to pick him to lead a bunch of upcoming designers to success. 

Lady Gaga and designer Brandon Maxwell attend the after party for the Brandon Maxwell A/W 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at The Monkey Bar on February 16, 2016 in New York City.
Lady Gaga and designer Brandon Maxwell attend the after party for the Brandon Maxwell A/W 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at The Monkey Bar on February 16, 2016 in New York City.

Born in the quiet town of Longview, Texas, on September 18, 1984, Brandon knew from a very young age that he was different.

Growing up in the conservative part of town, it would have probably been hard for anyone to develop an interest in fashion.

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