A Decade of Ellaé Lisqué: Maxie J. Brings the Celebration Home

Ten years in fashion is not just a milestone. It is a testament to a designer’s vision, to the strength of an aesthetic that can stand the test of time, and to the ability to create collections that connect with women on a deeper level. Last week (Sept. 4th 2025) in Los Angeles, at Avalon Hollywood, Ellaé Lisqué celebrated its tenth anniversary in a way that matched the spirit of its founder. Bold. Unapologetic. Full of heart.

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The night had the electricity of both celebration and homecoming. Hosted by Moe Diggs, the show pulsed with a blend of fashion and performance. The Combs Twins, Lakeyah, Dreezy, and Sky Days walked the runway with boldness, while Compton’s own Chef Boy lifted the crowd with a live performance of his viral single “Gang Gang.” The audience mirrored the glamour on stage, with King Combs, Quincy Brown, Jessica Rich, LisaRaye, Mariama Diallo, and more filling the room. Still, the essence of the evening was not the celebrity or spectacle. It was Maxie herself. For an Inglewood native who started Ellaé Lisqué with vision and determination, the anniversary was more than a milestone. It was a moment of reflection, showing what happens when design, dedication, and identity align. Ellaé Lisqué has always stood for women who want to own their presence—women of every shape, size, and shade. For ten years, Maxie has translated that ethos into collections that make women feel unapologetically bold.

Her concluding words brought that vision full circle.

“I really, really pray that my story inspires people to keep going,” she told the audience. “Everybody faces the trials and tribulations, but the key is to keep going. Give your life no other choice but to go the way you want it to go, and then your plan B is another way to make your plan A work.”

Those words carried the same spirit as her designs: resilient, unapologetic, and rooted in the belief that you can turn vision into reality. The show doubled as Maxie’s birthday, but the evening was not just about one woman’s celebration. It was a reminder that Ellaé Lisqué is more than a brand. It is a fashion movement that blends glamour with empowerment, giving women the tools to feel confident in every room they enter. After a decade, Ellaé Lisqué stands as proof that timeless design and fearless vision create more than collections. They create culture.

Chef Boy performs at Ellaé Lisqué Fashion Show

The Combs Twins & Maxie J.

LisaRaye, Maxie J. and Ty Young

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