Project Runway Season 22 Unveils 22-Designer Lineup, Featuring Drag Race Alums and Season 21 Returnee

Project Runway is preparing for its next chapter. Freeform has unveiled the complete roster of 22 designers competing in Season 22 of the long-running fashion competition series, marking a new high for participant count.

The new season launches July 9 on Freeform, with episodes subsequently streaming on Hulu and Disney+, followed by weekly releases across platforms.

This year's designer pool brings together competitors from varied professional backgrounds. The cast includes a designer returning from Season 21, a former model who appeared on the series, a finalist from Next in Design, and two personalities known from RuPaul's Drag Race.

The judging panel remains consistent, with Heidi Klum, Law Roach, and Nina Garcia returning to their seats. Christian Siriano continues in his mentor role for the season.

The competing designers are: Aaron Potts, Andrea Moore, Andriy Volkov, Anna Molinari, Bao Tranchi, Bi Pham, Bryan Barrientos, Chloe Magleby, Dani Bennett, Elizabeth Shevelev, Jeffrey Kelly Abess, Jennifer Daniels, Joseph Mcrae, Jude Mikulencak, Lré The Artist, Naheim Muhammad, Octavius Terry, Plane Jane, Q, Robert Crone, R'bonney Nola Gabriel, Varvara Bobby Diakonenkova, and Yang Yang Xu.

Contestants will compete for the opportunity to elevate their design careers and establish themselves as emerging talent in the fashion industry.