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So, I am 15, female. I make clothing. I want to get my clothes out there. Do you think if I create enough clothing items that I can go to Target or Walmart, I can show them my ideas and I can get a clothing line? Or is that completely fabricated? I don't know how this stuff works. How do I go about getting my own clothing line? I want one really bad, I am quite dedicated to making clothes, I love the beauty of how you can make something yours with something as simple as a bow or a little tie somewhere. I knew I wanted to be a designer since I was little. I said to my mom when I was 7 "mommy, I want to be big one day" and she said "hunny, you can be bigger than big. you are so much more than you know" and since there I just exploded with ideas. I want this so bad. Have my own clothing line and maybe open my own boutique when I'm older and out of school, I just love designing. So, how do I go about getting my ideas out there? How do I also, go about getting my own line? Thanks! (link)
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Forget the chain stores. Right now, if you have an itch to make clothes, why not go the bespoke route? Make some custom clothes for yourself, your mom, your friends, whomever and wear them around. Make them distinictive. When someone comments on it, tell them you made it yourself and that you can make one for them too. You'll learn a lot about how clothes go together and how to turn your ideas into real garments. Generate enough buzz among your friends and classmates, and you could have your own little line going.
Consider also majoring in fashion and design in college. There are a number of excellent programs all over the country, although some of the best are in New York City. These programs will teach you all sorts of things, from the history of fashion to how to run a business to exactly how to custom-tailor clothes. Studying in the field will also give you the chance to intern with major design companies, and may lead to a career. Read as much as you can, observe, watch hours of "Project Runway" and listen to the critiques. Finally, check out tavi_thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com for the musings of a haute couture-obsessed teenager. She's a hoot.
Also, check out a blogspot page called Off the Cuff. It's by a woman that makes custom shirts and fashion apparel, and she's got tons of instructional stuff on there.
You don't need the chain stores. If this is what you love, then do it, and do it as hard as you can. Best of luck to you.
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