Meet the Designers of Project Runway Season 22: A Showcase of Talent and Creativity
Get ready for the new season of Project Runway as 22 talented designers showcase their skills and creativity. Season 22 premieres on July 9 on Freeform and will be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+. The judging panel includes Heidi Klum, Law Roach, and Nina Garcia, with Christian Siriano returning as the mentor. Let's meet the designers who will compete for the opportunity to elevate their careers.
Aaron Potts is the founder of A.Potts, a unisex line that combines functionality, modernity, and a touch of drama. Andrea Moore Beaulieu is a street-fashion designer known for gender-neutral silhouettes and refined craftsmanship. Andriy Volkov, a Ukrainian-born designer, creates couture pieces that blend global influences with his traditional roots.
Anna Molinari is a sustainable fashion influencer focusing on unique designs that are environmentally friendly. Bao Tranchi, a Next in Fashion finalist, excels in costume and celebrity design. Bi Pham, originally from Vietnam, explores modernity and sensuality through premium ready-to-wear pieces.
Bryan Barrientos, a Peruvian-American designer, has showcased his designs at prestigious events like New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala. Chloe Magleby from Provo, Utah, challenges sustainable fashion norms with her label, Public Parts. Dani Bennett's love for upcycling and thrifting influences her brand, moonhAg.
Elizabeth Shevelev, a New York City artist, experiments with textile manipulation and embraces imperfection in her designs. Jeffrey Kelly Abess, the founder of Jeffrey Kelly Designs, merges couture craftsmanship with modern glamour. Jennifer Daniels, a formally trained designer and FIT graduate, returns to Project Runway after appearing as a model in previous seasons.
Joseph McRae, the founder of JOSEPHMcRAE, brings his New York label back to the competition. Jude Mikulencak, based in Brooklyn, draws inspiration from classic tailoring in his designs. Naheim Yusuf from Inglewood, Calif., creates spiritually driven and functional fashion pieces.
Octavius Terry, the CEO of OCTAVIUS MARSION, designs men's ready-to-wear clothing worn by celebrities on global red carpets. LRÉ the Artist, a disabled Air Force veteran, infuses emotion and silhouette into transformative designs. Plane Jane, known from RuPaul's Drag Race and House of Villains, hosts the Kudos for Spilling podcast.
R'Bonney Nola Gabriel, a Filipina American sustainable fashion designer and model, is also a host and Miss Universe 2022. Crone, a costume designer specializing in custom work for drag artists, brings a theatrical and fashion-forward influence to their designs. Get ready to witness the creativity and talent of these designers on the upcoming season of Project Runway.