Calling all American designers. The Council of Fashion Designers of America has partnered with the Paul Smith Foundation so that one American designer will have the chance to join the Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield in London for its second-year cohort alongside six U.K.-based designers.

The recipient of the inaugural Paul Smith ’s Foundation x CFDA Designer -in-Residence will receive complimentary studio space. Applications are now open.

In 2022, the CFDA teamed up with Paul Smith and chose Commission as the talent, focused on supporting diverse emerging menswear talent. The first cohort included Paolina Russo, Yaku, Laura Pitharas, Karoline Vitto, Paolo Carzana and Pauline Dujancourt, and were assembled by Sir Paul Smith; Justine Simons OBE, London ’s deputy

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