Upcoming fashion designer Patrick McDowell is one of this year’s contestants competing on the BBC’s Young Apprentice series.

Patrick’s fashion credentials could well be tested by Lord Sugar on the show but we will have to wait and see if the lad from Cheshire have what it takes to make a successful business with his fashion ideas.

He said: “If I want something done it will be done and I don’t accept no for an answer.”

Name: Patrick McDowell

Age: 16
Occupation: Studying for A Levels in English Language, Fine Art and Textiles

Lives: Wirral, Cheshire
Fashion Designer Patrick runs his own label, creating clothes and accessories for women, and was named ‘Young Textiles Designer of the Year’ aged 13, the youngest ever recipient. He has an eclectic taste in music and plays the euphonium and the baritone horn as well as being in a brass band and swing band. Patrick’s textile portrait of Anna Wintour, who is one of his inspirations, was recently displayed at the National Students Exhibition at The Mall Galleries.