Project Runway is gearing up for season 21.
After months of fans wondering if season 20 would be its last, it was announced in October 2024 that the long-running fashion design competition will return to the small screen. But instead of airing on Bravo, like it has since 2017, Project Runway will air on the Disney-owned Freeform network in 2025, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Freeform announced it closed a deal with Spyglass Media Group to bring the series back for another 10-episode season, which will air on the network then stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
“Project Runway is an iconic television juggernaut that perfectly complements the pop-culture spirit at Freeform,” Simran Sethi, president, scripted programming, Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment, said in a statement at the time.
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Gary Barber, chairman and CEO of Spyglass, said, “For 20 seasons, Project Runway has captured viewers’ attention and cultivated a loyal following. The series has proven to be a valuable and enduring brand worldwide, and we could not be more excited to broaden the show’s breadth of viewership within the Freeform, Hulu and Disney+ ecosystem.”
Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz from Alfred Street Industries will produce season 21.
Keep reading for everything to know about season 21 of Project Runway:
Who Are the Hosts of ‘Project Runway’ Season 21?
Us Weekly confirmed in January 2024 that Heidi Klum would be returning to the show as a host after an eight-year hiatus.
The series, which premiered on Bravo in 2004, was originally hosted by Klum for its first 16 seasons, with Tim Gunn serving as the designers’ mentor. The pair exited the series in 2018 to host Amazon Prime’s fashion competition show, Making the Cut.
Supermodel Karlie Kloss took over hosting duties for season 17 and 18, while season 4 winner Christian Siriano served as a mentor. Seasons 19 and 20 saw Siriano serve as both host and mentor of the competition show.
Siriano got his big break after winning Project Runway in 2007 when he was only 21 years old. He has since famously dressed A-listers like Ashley Graham, Angela Bassett, Kelly Ripa, Janelle Monáe, Kate Hudson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Mariska Hargitay and more.
Will ‘Project Runway’ Release a Season Trailer?
On Monday, May 19, Disney released the first official teaser for Project Runway season 21. In the clip, Klum strikes a pose as she prepares to resume her hosting duties.
“I’m back,” she shouts. “And it’s good to be home.”
More than a month later, fans were treated to the official trailer for season 21. In the preview, fans get a sneak peek into the suspense, drama and honest critiques the judges will deliver.
“This is truly a magical place where dreams come true,” Klum shares. “We’re in a new home with new rules.”
Viewers also learned Sofía Vergara, Zac Posen, Nikki Glaser and more stars will serve as guest judges during the season.
Who Will Serve as the Mentor on Season 21 of ‘Project Runway’?
CFDA designer Christian Siriano will serve as mentor to the next group of contestants. Since winning Project Runway season 4 in 2008, the designer’s clothes have been worn by Angelina Jolie, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Julianne Moore, Lady Gaga, Tiffany Haddish and more stars.
Who Will Serve as Judges on Season 21 of ‘Project Runway’?
On March 24, 2025, Disney+ confirmed Nina Garcia and Law Roach will join season 21.
Garcia is the editor in chief of ELLE and has been a judge since the show launched in 2004. As for Roach, the image architect and stylist has worked with A-list celebrities including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Celine Dion and Tom Holland.
“We are soooo back @heidiklum 
,” Garcia wrote via Instagram. “Excited to return to @projectrunway with the OG and my two favorites @csiriano and @luxurylaw. You KNOW it’s going to be a good season…so many surprises in store…”
‘Project Runway’ Season 21 Release Date
Project Runway will make its highly anticipated return on Thursday, July 31, with a two-episode premiere starting at 9 p.m. ET on Freeform. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Hulu and Disney+.
