As this look was quite much adored by all of you, I wore it to my admission for Fashion Design at ArtEZ Arnhem, a Dutch Academy of Arts. Unluckily I didn’t get through the admission, as they thought I was too young and not ’developed’ enough. I couldn’t prove otherwise, cause their first look at my work determined the rest. Too bad they worked that way.
It was really bad they only looked at the number of my age. “17 in a month? So you’re only 16 right now?”. You know, in that way. They didn’t even think of me being possibly more mature than others of my age. I lost my mother at the age of 13, the time you actually really start developing, and then suddenly you are alone, wihout a mother supporting you. Everything I do, I do it on my own, I’m so independant, but they only see the number 16.
First I got quite emotional, but after an hour I just thought “So what, life goes on and I only get better by the day”. I didn’t post last night because I just wanted to watch television and have nothing to do with fashion for one night.
Edit, 22:02: There are only 44 places by the way, 2 classes in total. So out of the 800 applies, there isn’t a big chance you get in.
Dress: Customized vintage
Cardigan: Second-hand
Floral tights: Trasparenze
Jewelry: Self-made, old stuff, vintage
Shoes: Kenneth Cole
Robin says:
Oh…Je hebt die geweldige ketting weer om…waar ik zo jaloers op ben…En je hebt weer een geweldige outfit!…En tot morgen..
29/03/2008, 20:51Claudi says:
uh, it’s hard if you get judged by the aspect of your age.
29/03/2008, 20:55i love the way you dress and the creativity you put into your outfits- chin up, you’ll make it!
Esmeralda says:
Pardon?! Zijn die mensen daar gek in hun hoofd? Die school is het niks meer waard als ze zo’n grote talent als jij weg laten lopen! Jij hebt zo’n indruk op me gemaakt dat ik in gedachte serieus voor je heb geduimt want ik was er zo zeker van dat je wel toegelaten zou worden. But don’t give it up girl! Die mensen zijn gewoon blind, als jij later dé top ontwerpster bent.. dan zullen ze nog wel eens even goed op hun hoofd krabben daar!
29/03/2008, 20:58donnasandra says:
That is too bad, but you will make it someday!! As you said, life goes on and you will have so many more opportunities! *hugs*
29/03/2008, 21:12Renée Sturme says:
Thanks guys, for your support! And yes indeed, if I don’t make it there, I will make it somewhere else ;)
29/03/2008, 21:14Skyla says:
Sorry to hear you didn’t get in, but there’s obviously better things waiting =)
29/03/2008, 21:26I’ve been finding things hard lately with exams etc so I know how you feel, but it will get better.
Hailey says:
I am really sorry to hear about that. It will all come, you are so talented. And yes, definitely mature beyond your years.
29/03/2008, 21:27Ali says:
Hey, the great thing about being 16 is that you have plenty of years to apply again! I am doing fashion design at university now. my best advice is that if you are rejected, spend a year really focusing on building up some skills and experience. get work experience at a studio, volunteer at fashion parades, do some short courses on fashion, illustration, illustration, sewing, patternmaking etc. really work on prducing a great portfolio. Find out about any events the school is having and go to every single one and mingle, mingle, mingle! Then re-apply the next year and show them how much you’ve done since they last saw you and they’ll see how committed you are! if you’re still too young, do it all over again. you’ll end up eventually starting the course with so much more experience and skills than any of the other students, and we’ll be seeing your designs in stores in no time! good luck and stay focused!
29/03/2008, 21:49Renée Sturme says:
And thanks again for your support!
@Ali: I will, I will ;)
29/03/2008, 22:02I do still have1 or 2 admissions to come, they won’t be as hard as ArtEZ, but otherwise I will definately focus EVEN MORE on getting in next year.
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29/03/2008, 22:30Zori says:
Do not give up, you are very talented.
29/03/2008, 22:51When something bad happened, something good is going to happened next. You will get in next time, or something better will come up.
XoXo
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Jovana says:
It’s a shame they couldn’t see your maturity and determination because of a number, but like others said don’t give up and keep working, it’ll happen!
29/03/2008, 23:56Evelien says:
Wat vervelend dat ze je niet hebben toegelaten!! Waar ga je het dit jaar nog meer proberen? Anders kom je er volgend jaar vast wel bij!!!
30/03/2008, 01:18selina says:
stuff them, they just missed out big time with you! you will rise higher and they will eat their words, and at least i guess it would be harder if you were older and they didn’t think you were good enough, like most of the other people?
30/03/2008, 01:26Caroline says:
darling, they don’t know what they’re missing. I, too, am young (17) and starting fashion school next semester. They didn’t really know how to react, but they took me because of my recommendation letters. It just means there is something better out there for you.
30/03/2008, 02:16susie_bubble says:
You will dust yourself and try again because age is one of those stupid barriers that people use as a black and white barometer….. the good thing is, that it isn’t any reflection on your work…. that would be a tougher challenge to overcome….
30/03/2008, 11:19Rebecca says:
Lieve schat!
30/03/2008, 14:03Dat is heel dom en oppervlakkig van hun om iemand te beoordelen op leeftijd.
En inderdaad; gebeurtenissen kunnen je volwassener maken!
Probeer het gewoon nog een keer!
Want deze site is wat mij betreft DE modesite, er zijn wel anderen, maar die lullen om de trends heen!
Ik vind jou geweldig, jou en je stijl en je site!
Dus kop op! Je kan het!
Met deze site heb je bewezen dat je wel degelijk wat van mode weet, dus laat die dombo’s een dikke scheet ruiken!
Dikke kus Rebecca
Rebecca says:
Meld je nog maar eens aan, hopelijk gaan hun gesloten ogen dan open!
30/03/2008, 14:04Ik heb er alle vertrouwen in!
Renée Sturme says:
Dankje meid! And thanks Susie!
30/03/2008, 17:54julia says:
you are really young and thats a good thing. you have so many years to keep applying!
30/03/2008, 20:05Lana says:
Je komt er echt wel, daar heb je deze school niet voor nodig! Ze hebben echt iemand laten schieten, en vind et vooral lullig dat het komt door alleen naar je leeftijd te kijken!
30/03/2008, 20:29En ik vind het heel knap dat je je staande houd in het leven zonder een moeder, ik zou het nooit kunnen! Respect!
Elies says:
Ahh wat jammer dat je niet bent toegelaten.. Kan je dit jaar nog toelating doen bij een andere kunstacademie? Als je vooropleiding doet wordt je trouwens eerder toegelaten, zo ben ik toegelaten op minerva.. Heel veel succes, en je kledingstijl is echt heel vet!
30/03/2008, 20:34Renée Sturme says:
Dankjulliewel/thanks!
@Elies: Ik probeer ook nog in Amsterdam. Over Utrecht ben ik niet helemaal zeker, want volgensmij hadden die ook vrijdag toelatingen, en heb ik geen brief gekregen, haha. Maarja, ik wilde toch niet naar Utrecht. Dankje ;)
30/03/2008, 21:18Sophie says:
Hey Renée, ik las net dat je niet door de admission heen kwam, ik ben het met iedereen eens dat je niet op moet geven, maar dat weet je zelf ook wel :) Je komt er echt wel, life is tough, I assume you know that.. maar als je er in blijft geloven en hard werkt komt het echt wel goed. Succes met de andere admissions!!
30/03/2008, 23:44xoxo
Alya says:
Its their loss dear. You KNOW how good you are and how hard you work. If they didnt admit you, then someone else will be lucky to get you!
31/03/2008, 11:59Renée Sturme says:
Thank you ;) Yes, I will continue, and I know I’ll get there!
31/03/2008, 14:59annah says:
it’s such a shame when the don’t bother to look past a number.
I thought you were at least 18, you look much more mature, and for you to hold a fashion show-wow!!
you’re a real inspiration!
i love this outfit so much, it’s really beautiful.
you will get there (:
31/03/2008, 17:32Renée Sturme says:
Thanks! Yeah, most people think I’m 18 ;)
31/03/2008, 18:40Anna Pope says:
I really like this look, you look really stylish and cute!
I’m sorry to hear about the admission, it really is annoying when you get judged by a number and not skill. But don’t give up, because you are too talented not to make it! My fingers are crossed for you, doll!
01/04/2008, 07:23Renée Sturme says:
Thanks, I won’t give up ;)
01/04/2008, 12:31Ilane says:
very sorry to hear about this but you are so talented and determined, i am sure you would reach your goal one day. it’s great to know what you are meant to do when you are young so you get a headstart. all the way! :)
01/04/2008, 21:20Renée Sturme says:
Thank you :)
02/04/2008, 11:39Lotte says:
Ik hoop voor je dat je later van je hobby je werk kan maken! Veel succes! :)
03/04/2008, 17:02