I have a feeling that her mother and grandmother not only inspired her, but also provide her with materials and a website. It is convenient to have family already in the business... but not vital.
Keep studying all subjects. You need math and history and English (you won't get ANYWHERE using the word wanna), and even plenty of sciences to learn about fabrics. Why history? There are more fashion jobs in Hollywood and museums than there are with famous designers, and to become famous takes years of struggle. (I see no evidence that 10 year old Cecilia is making any money yet.)
I've heard stories of people who did something like take 10 string bikinis into a Neiman Marcus and get orders for 500 more! You never know what trial and error works.
And of course there's getting on the TV shows like Runway.
Learn terms. Do you know warp, woof, bias, selvage, tulle, toile, faggoting, serge - I can think of a hundred words. Study fabric history and clothing of different eras, how textiles are made, it goes on and on. Good luck.
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