Knot Your Average Collab: MERIT x Brandon Maxwell Drops A Bag & A Lip Blush To Match

Designer energy meets everyday beauty—MERIT just teamed up with Brandon Maxwell for a chic, limited-edition duo you’ll actually use. For the brand’s third designer collab, Maxwell reimagined MERIT’s Signature Bag in soft black pebbled vegan leather, complete with a metal knot detail nodding to his signature hardware. The small, bucket-shaped wristlet is perfectly made-for-everyday: magnetic closure, sleek silhouette and hands-free vibes for coffee runs or last-minute cocktails.

But the real flex? MERIT’s first-ever designer cosmetic collab: the Maxwell Lip Blush. Developed with Brandon’s input, it’s a soft, diffused-matte shade that slips seamlessly into your Signature Lip lineup—the kind of everyday, flattering colour you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.

How to score it: starting October 2, the MERIT x Brandon Maxwell Signature Bag will be available as a gift with purchase for online orders over $125 CAD at MeritBeauty.com. The Maxwell Lip Blush is a limited-edition drop and a DTC exclusive, so set a reminder if you want in.

Quick styling tip: swipe the Lip Blush, tuck your essentials in the bucket wristlet, pop on a tailored blazer, and you’ve got instant Maxwell-meets-MERIT polish. —Noa Nichol