The Fashion Residency
Applications are now open for Cohort Two of The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield.
The Mayor of London, Projekt, Paul Smith’s Foundation and British GQ are delighted to announce applications for the next round of The Fashion Residency are now open.
Six successful creatives will gain access to a free studio space for 18 months at Studio Smithfield in the heart of London, funded by the Mayor of London and Projekt. Alongside this they will receive over 60 hours of personal and business skills mentoring in the areas of legal, finance, production, and marketing, among others from an experienced network of industry volunteers – giving emerging designers the skills to build a sustainable career.
The Fashion Residency has been designed to address the key issues facing early career designers, including shipping and logistics, cashflow, production, common legals issues, HR, marketing and ecommerce, licensing, manufacturing and more. Designers will also receive 10 hours of pro bono support from international law firm, Osborne Clarke.
As well as mentoring and their own private studio, residents will also have access to wider facilities including a 6,000 sqft event space, meeting rooms, a dye room, reading room and bespoke support on event management, freelancer introductions, partnership and consultancy work and project management. Each designer is also paired with a ‘Personal Mentor’ who acts as a confidant, guide and sounding board throughout the process.
The full list of mentors for Cohort Two will be announced later in the year.
There are six places available on Cohort Two. The programme has been developed for designers in the early stages of their career, have delivered 2-6 seasons and are at a pivotal moment for growth. Successful applicants will have a clear vision, an understanding of their market, knowledge of their customer (existing and or target) and an ambition to develop their business skills with a view for long-term growth.
Application form and eligibility criteria can be found here:
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90846228/The-Fashion-Residency-at-Studio-Smithfield
Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Sunday, 20th July.
Successful applicants for the interview phase will be informed on Wednesday, 27th August.
Interviews will take place in London on Tuesday, 9th September, and Wednesday, 10th September.
There will be a webinar with Martha Mosse, Director of Paul Smith’s Foundation at 2pm on Monday 7th July where she will be able to answer questions about eligibility, criteria and application process.
The Fashion Residency – Application Webinar
Monday 7 July 2025
2-2.45pm
Register your attendance
The Mayor of London, Projekt, Paul Smith’s Foundation and British GQ are delighted to announce applications for the next round of The Fashion Residency are now open.
Six successful creatives will gain access to a free studio space for 18 months at Studio Smithfield in the heart of London, funded by the Mayor of London and Projekt. Alongside this they will receive over 60 hours of personal and business skills mentoring in the areas of legal, finance, production, and marketing, among others from an experienced network of industry volunteers – giving emerging designers the skills to build a sustainable career.
The Fashion Residency has been designed to address the key issues facing early career designers, including shipping and logistics, cashflow, production, common legals issues, HR, marketing and ecommerce, licensing, manufacturing and more. Designers will also receive 10 hours of pro bono support from international law firm, Osborne Clarke.
As well as mentoring and their own private studio, residents will also have access to wider facilities including a 6,000 sqft event space, meeting rooms, a dye room, reading room and bespoke support on event management, freelancer introductions, partnership and consultancy work and project management. Each designer is also paired with a ‘Personal Mentor’ who acts as a confidant, guide and sounding board throughout the process.
The full list of mentors for Cohort Two will be announced later in the year.
There are six places available on Cohort Two. The programme has been developed for designers in the early stages of their career, have delivered 2-6 seasons and are at a pivotal moment for growth. Successful applicants will have a clear vision, an understanding of their market, knowledge of their customer (existing and or target) and an ambition to develop their business skills with a view for long-term growth.
Application form and eligibility criteria can be found here:
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90846228/The-Fashion-Residency-at-Studio-Smithfield
Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Sunday, 20th July.
Successful applicants for the interview phase will be informed on Wednesday, 27th August.
Interviews will take place in London on Tuesday, 9th September, and Wednesday, 10th September.
There will be a webinar with Martha Mosse, Director of Paul Smith’s Foundation at 2pm on Monday 7th July where she will be able to answer questions about eligibility, criteria and application process.
The Fashion Residency – Application Webinar
Monday 7 July 2025
2-2.45pm
Register your attendance