Fashion Designing - where to start and how to get recognised?

I want to for into the Fashion Design business. But I literally have NO idea where to start.
I'm 15 and going into 5th year, well tomorrow! And I'm a little stuck and in need of lots of information. Do I need to do a Fashion Design college course? (Textile design I think, it's called.)

I'm interested in finding out where to actually start, and how to get my items recognised.

Please someone help.
People with actual fashion knowledge would be so awesome, and much appreciated :)
Thank you!

Answer: 
Hi not sure if this can help you with your fashion design business, but I was in the same place not knowing where to start and browsed the web a lot for answers, and I came across this site that talks about fashion design college courses and fashion universities. http://www.fashionuniversities.org/ Hope it helps you with your textile design dream :)