How old is it to become a fashion male model?

How can you become a fashion designer or model?

• I'm only in 6th grade, but I have a knack for fashion. I've always wanted to be a fashion designer or model, and now's the time to make my dream come true. Please tell ...show more

• Answer:

  Yes, you are young, but that's good, it gives you plenty of time to learn some of the skills you need. First, models only wear clothes, designers are the ones who get to make the clothes and have fun with fabric and clothes. You have plenty of time to make your dreams come true, and you still have time to be a kid. Most established designers didn't start their businesses until they were in their twenties MINIMUM, most are in their 30's. There no rules that says you have to have your first line in stores by the time your sixteen or you'll never be a designer, that's simply false. some skills needed to be a real designer are only taught in college because they are so difficult to learn if the student is too young. There are things you can do to begin your journey now. Begin your journey by learning to make clothes. You don't need to plunge in by designing evening gowns from scratch, just customize store bought clothes and make simple items such as t-shirts, skirts, shorts, etc. from patterns that they sell at the fabric stores. A simple pattern worked in high quality fabric will give you something interesting to wear and if you add details or embellishments you can also showcase your creativity. Sewing is something many designers begin at a young age and it's a useful skill no matter what you become when you are grown up. I began hand sewing at six and I was allowed to use the machine at nine. By grade nine I sewed about half of my school clothes. As you get better at sewing and making clothes expand your skills and challenge yourself. Try making a coat, or maybe a grad dress. Sew things for friends and family and if anyone asks, advertise yourself proudly. Some high schools have fashion design and sewing programs. At the least, try and take several art and sewing classes in high school. Work with your guidance department and learn everything you can about design schools. They will teach you how to take your sewing ability and raw creative potential and turn it into real fashion designs skills. They will also teach pattern making, design by draping, some basics of fashion business and many things that are an important part of a design business that aren't featured on The Hills or other fashion based reality shows on TV. When you get a degree from one of these schools, at the correct age, then the entire fashion world is open to you. You can't get too much into the business until you are older, rules and regulations prevent children under 18 from owning big businesses. But you can have a small cottage business selling to family and friends, until you are older. Don't be in too much of a rush, the foundation of skills you build now will only make you a better designer as you get older. You have whole life ahead to make your dreams come true.