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Maximilian Davis

Salvatore Ferragamo

Maximilian Davis is a British fashion designer who has been the creative director of Ferragamo since March 2022. Born in Manchester to a Trinidadian-Jamaican family, Davis founded his own label, Maximilian, in 2020, after graduating from the London College of Fashion. In 2022, he was a semifinalist for the LVMH Prize, but withdrew from the competition when he was appointed at Ferragamo, where he succeeded Paul Andrew. He presented his debut collection for the house in September 2022, and in December 2023 he won British Womenswear Designer of the Year at The Fashion Awards.

Houses & roles

Career milestones and recorded collection credits. Collection-year ranges identify seasons in our archive, not employment start and end dates. Roles at different houses can overlap.

YearsHouse & roleExplore at Sui Generis
2026–2027Salvatore FerragamoCredited collection seasonsCollection archive →Read the house guide →Collection source ↗
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