"And obviously Gaga as well, having not only been one of my best friends, but always really pushing the idea to believe in myself and doing things that helped me to feel my best as my friend. Those are transformative things."
PS: Have there been other transformative moments like that?
BM: So many moments throughout the years, I was just talking before about when I dressed Kerry Washington. She did that for me as well. I worked with her during a very insecure time in my life. She made me feel as if I was the most important person when I was making the dress on her. And it helped me to believe in myself. And obviously Gaga as well, having not only been one of my best friends, but always really pushing the idea to believe in myself and doing things that helped me to feel my best as my friend. Those are transformative things.
Above: Lady Gaga arrived at the 2019 Met Gala, celebrating Camp, wearing this dramatic Brandon Maxwell gown — with Brandon at her side.