How old do you have to be to be in the fashion designing business?

I really want to be a fashion designer, People say I am stylish and I agree with them. I have done loads of designs. Here are my questions: How do i get in the fashion designing business? How old do i have to be I am under 18 ? Do I have to get a degree?

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How do i get in the fashion designing business? Take various sewing and designing courses as you can. Build a portfolio up by things you do. Enter design compe ions, hell try out for Project Runway if you're really good. How old do i have to be I am under 18 ? I do not think there is an age requirement but I suspect child labor laws would effect *major* fashion design things. Do I have to get a degree? Yes, it depends on where you want to work at though. Some places want someone with experience and schooling so they know what they're talking about and will not be over whelmed by deadlines or will not know a certain technique. Also, since you're a minor. I suggest doing projects on Etsy.com to start off. Internet business as trial and error. :
There is not any real set age, do not worry. There's a designer called Kira Plastinina, only 14 and has her own fashion line! There are not many people like that but as I said, there is no fixed age. Best advice is maybe to start a blog with photos of your designs and your outfits, you'd be so surprised at how far people get thanks to blogs
you just have to get noticed by someone in the businesss. and there is no age limit, kira plastinina is only 16 and she has stores all over. a degree in businessss would help but since your under 18 and thatas not possible, you just have to get really lucky
You get into the business by practicing your goal and by networking. You need to seriously get out there and talk with people who can get you somewhere. Even if its a clothing buyer at Macy's. You just need to start somewhere. She / He may be able to connect you with someone in that business. Always network, even if youre about to give up! You never know who can help you! You can be under 18, like the person above me stated that Kira Plastinina started at 16. That is true. And she has numerous magazine articles and tons of interested buyers. Just get yourself out there. Start to make some sample clothing, and go around to little self owned boutiques and see if that would be something they would buy. Of course do not actually sell it. What you want to do is a little survey at different stores to see if thats what they would consider carrying. Take some advice and make it your own! About the degree, I am sure its preferred, but you do not need one. If you want to improve your chances, go take some cl es on fashion design and marketing even. Good luck!

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