*The iconic fashion competition series “Project Runway” is back for its 21st season, with a vibrant trailer teasing its debut on July 31 at 9:00 p.m. EST on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.
Hosted by Heidi Klum, the show welcomes back judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, with season four winner Christian Siriano mentoring a fresh group of 12 designers. The two-episode premiere promises intense creativity and high-stakes challenges as contestants vie to elevate their careers.
This season’s designers—Alex Foxworth, Angelo Rosa, Antonio Estrada, Belania Daley, Caycee Black, Ethan Mundt (known as “Utica Queen”), Jesus Estrada, Joan Madison, Joseph McRae, Madeline Malenfant, Veejay Floresca, and Yuchen Han—will face time, material, and theme constraints to craft standout garments.
A panel of judges, including guest stars like Christian Cowan, Harris Reed, Jenna Lyons, Joan Smalls, Michael Kors, Mickey Guyton, Nikki Glaser, Sara Foster, Sofia Vergara, Tyra Banks, and Zac Posen, will critique their work, eliminating designers weekly until a few finalists showcase full collections at New York Fashion Week, where a winner will be crowned.
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“Project Runway,” which began on Bravo in 2004 and later aired on Lifetime, has a storied history, earning a 2008 Peabody Award for its engaging and enlightening approach to the reality competition genre. After returning to Bravo in 2018 following The Weinstein Company’s bankruptcy, the series now finds a new home on Disney-owned Freeform for 2025.
With its blend of drama, creativity, and star power, Season 21 continues the show’s legacy of showcasing emerging talent in fashion design. Fans can catch all the action starting July 31. Watch the new trailer above.
Season 21 Contestants:
Alex Foxworth
Growing up in Greensboro, NC, sharp and opinionated designer, Alex Foxworth, is the juxtaposition of Southerner meets New Yorker. Inspired by her Japanese grandmother from Nagasaki, she incorporates traditional kimono techniques into timeless, mindful designs.
Angelo Rosa
A proud single dad and passionate streetwear designer from Providence, RI, Angelo Rosa fuses his Dominican heritage with his New York grit. His designs blend luxury streetwear with bold, edgy details that reflect his creativity and resilience.
Antonio Estrada
After designing alongside his twin, Jesus Estrada, Antonio Estrada is ready to own his voice as a designer and put the spotlight on his own intuitive couture. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Antonio is a self-taught designer known for his bold, versatile designs that blend glamour with a touch of playful rebellion.
Belania Daley
Known for her fearless and feisty personality, Belania Daley, elevated streetwear designer, is ready to put her signature pattern-mixing and color-blocking designs into the spotlight. Growing up on Long Island, Belania learned how to sew at the age of 13 and has since honed impressive technical skills.
Caycee Black
Project Runway Season 19 alum and Houston, TX native Caycee Black, returns and is bringing
her out-of-this-world designs back to the runway. Caycee is known for her hand-painted prints, gender fluid designs, and love for breaking traditions in the chicest way possible.
Ethan Mundt “Utica Queen”
Known as RuPaul’s Drag Race legend “Utica Queen,” Ethan Mundt is now bringing his fierce fusion of high fashion, avant-garde artistry, and theatrical storytelling to Project Runway. He aims to bring drama, sophistication, and a touch of surrealism to everything he creates.
Jesus Estrada
Project Runway Season 7 alum, Jesus Estrada, is back, alongside his twin brother Antonio, to reclaim his narrative and show the world the designer he’s become. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Jesus Estrada is a charismatic designer known for vibrant queer designs that blend old Hollywood Glamour with a modern edge.
Joan Madison
A vibrant and high-energy designer from Queens, NY, Joan Madison brings optimism, creativity and bling to everything she touches. Known for her big, dramatic designs and theatrical style, she’s ready to make her dreams come true.
Joseph McRae
Charlotte, NC native Joseph McRae is a self-taught designer and electrical engineer known for his southern charm and sass. After leaving his 13-year job, Joseph is now betting on himself and bringing his bold, boundary-breaking designs to the runway.
Madeline Malenfant
Vintage and period-piece obsessed designer, Madeline Malenfant, grew up on Nantucket and always dreamt of being a fashion designer. Deeply inspired by the Renaissance period, her unique historical design style blends era-esque silhouettes with a modern twist.
Veejay Floresca
A fearless designer and proud trans woman from the Philippines, Veejay Floresca is known for her fiercely competitive and unapologetic personality along with her aesthetic that combines modernity, wearability, and art.
Yuchen Han
Originally from Xining, China, Yuchen Han is an ambitious and authentic designer on a personal mission to empower others through his futuristic and enlightenment-focused designs. Often finding inspiration from sci-fi films, Yuchen is obsessed with Aliens and fiercely owns who he is.
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