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While most of his peers are still at school, one Angus teenager has launched his own fashion label.

Young entrepreneur Ben Cargill from Monifieth is busy preparing for ROAMR Clothing’s first ever “drop” on Tuesday 20 January.

And with more than 100,000 social media views so far and a last-minute surge in pre-orders, he is optimistic it will sell out.

His inaugural Origin collection, aimed at 14 to 35-year-olds, will feature T-shirts and hoodies in black, grey, navy and maroon with his signature “no fixed path” slogan.

Priced from £30 to £40 the cotton clothing range is manufactured in the US.

He hopes to add joggers and shorts for his second drop later this year.

Ben, 17, left Monifieth High School at the end of fourth year and admits family and friends were initially concerned he might not reach his full potential.

However, he quickly found a full-time job as a sound and light technician with Grey Events in Dundee and describes his fashion line as his “side hustle”.

He said: “I enjoyed parts of school but wasn’t particularly academic.  I knew I would be better working as soon as I could.

“I have always had a strong work ethic and an interest in business, looking up to entrepreneurs I learned about online.

“I’m so grateful for all the support my family and friends have given me and am excited for what the future will bring.”

Ben’s closest school friends Sol Cuma, Bryn Thomson and Alex Ferrier agreed to model some of the clothing for his website and social media pages.

He wanted the collection to be stylish and comfortable, and encapsulate a feeling of exploration and trusting your instincts.

Astonishingly, ROAMR Clothing isn’t Ben’s first business.  While a pupil at Grange Primary School he started his own online sweet shop, Sound Sweet.

With the help of mum Celina, 43, and dad Brian, 48, he would deliver bags of goodies around Dundee.

He added: “I have always been entrepreneurial and my parents supported that.

“With their help, when I was in primary school, I would order sweets from a wholesaler and package them up and sell them.

“It wasn’t a massive earner, but it made me a bit of cash and taught me invaluable skills.”

Thanks to his prudent saving skills Ben has self-funded his latest business.

This article appeared in The Courier on 17 January 2026