The winning candidate of the inaugural Paul Smith’s Foundation x CFDA Designer-in-Residence will receive a complimentary 400sqft studio space for 12 months supported by Projekt in London for its second-year cohort alongside six UK based designers, mentoring and business-planning training from our industry professionals alongside the next cohort of The Fashion Residency designers.

The UK and US have shared a strong and enduring partnership, and at a time when funding for the arts and access to education is at an all-time low, both the CFDA and Sir Paul’s unconventional approach, tried and tested methods and enduring success can help guide talent towards growing their own sustainable businesses and fulfilling careers

Application criteria can be found for applicants via the CFDA website.