Young Apprentice 2012: Meet Patrick McDowell
"If I want something done it will be done and I don’t accept no for an answer"
Name: Patrick McDowell
Age: 16
Lives: Cheshire
Education: Currently studying for A Levels (English Language, Fine Art, Textiles)
About: Fashion designer Patrick's star shone brightly from an early age, winning Young Textiles Designer of the Year at the tender age of thirteen - the youngest ever recipient. Nowadays he's graduated to running his own womenswear label, creating clothes and accessories.
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Patrick's textile portrait of American Vogue editor and fashion icon Anna Wintour - who he names as one of his inspirations - was recently on display at the National Students Exhibition at The Mall Galleries.
Musical talent is just another string to his bow - his taste is described as "eclectic" and he plays the euphonium and the baritone horn, as well as being a member of a brass band and swing band.
"Not many people have that eye to finish or sell things as well as I do," says Patrick