‘Project Runway’ Season 22 Cast: Meet the 22 Designers Competing (PHOTOS)
Project Runway is returning for its 22nd season. Heidi Klum, Law Roach, and Nina Garcia are back to judge the designers, while Christian Siriano is returning as mentor.
This year’s cast will feature a group of 22 contestants, making it the biggest season with the most cast members to date. The show premieres Thursday, July 9, on Freeform, with the episodes subsequently available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. The season will continue with weekly airings after the highly-anticipated premiere.
On May 27, the contestants for Season 22 were announced, and the list includes one past contestant from a previous season: Joseph McRae, who was in Season 21 in 2025. He finished in ninth place during his first attempt.
Scroll down for the full lineup and to learn more about the designers who will be competing for the chance to take their fashion careers to the next level in the latest installment of the series.
Project Runway, Season 22 Premiere, Thursday, July 9, Freeform
R'Bonney
The sustainable fashion designer was the winner of Miss Universe 2022.
Jennifer
After previously serving as a Project Runway model for four seasons, the FIT graduate is putting her designer skills to the test.
Aaron
Aaron has already created a unisex clothing line called A.Potts.
Dani
After growing up in a small town, Dani became passionate about upcycling to make her pieces.
Robby
Robby is a costume designer who mostly creates for drag artists.
JMC
Joseph McRae (JMC) previously appeared in Season 21 and is the founder of the label JOSEPHMcRAE.
Plane Jane
Plane Jane was previously on RuPaul’s Drag Race and House of Villains.
LRÉ
Omolara “LRÉ the Artist” Odupita is an Air Force veteran.
Andrea
The mother of three is a street fashion designer known for gender-neutral clothing.
BAO
Bao works in celebrity and costume design and was previously a finalist on Next in Fashion.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth is emerging on the New York City fashion and design scene.
Anna
Anna’s designs are focused on sustainable fashion.
Chloe
Chloe has a label called Public Parts that is focused on sustainable fashion.
Jeffery
Jeffery’s label creates high-fashion statement pieces.
Jude
Jude creates classically-tailored pieces in Brooklyn, New York.
Bryan
Bryan has already created designs for New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala.
Naheim
From California, Naheim focuses on creating functional designs.
Octavius
Octavius’ ready-to-wear brand has been seen on celebrities and red carpets.
Yang Yang
Yang Yang is a womenswear and print designer.
Andriy
Andriy is a couture artist from Ukraine.
Bi
Bi shifted career paths from science to fashion and focuses on ready-to-wear pieces.
Bobby
Bobby moved to the United States from Moscow to pursue fashion.
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Last season was abysmal. Hopefully, this one will be better, otherwise I will have to break up with what I thought was my ride and die reality competition show.
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I have been borderline addicted to this show since season one and I hated last season. I had decided I was done. It was more about the over the top contestants and their drama than the fashion. Jude Law was often overbearing and rude to the other judges, talking over them whenever they tried to contribute to the conversation...I am optimistically hopeful that this season can win me back before I jump ship completely.
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