Bravo's Project Runway Season 20, announced during the "Project Runway of Their World" panel at BravoCon 2022, will feature All-Stars fashion designers from previous seasons.
The announcement was made at BravoCon 2022's "Project Runway of Their World" panel. Season 19 ended with a female winner, Shantall Lacayo. As of March 2023, Lifetime has not officially renewed Project Runway for a 20th season. There is currently no release date scheduled for the new season. However, this does not necessarily mean the show has been canceled, and it is possible that the next season has not been announced or scheduled yet. Updates will be provided as more details become available.
Project Runway History
Project Runway was created by Eli Holzman, who developed the show for Miramax Television and its subsidiary, The Weinstein Company. The show premiered on Bravo in December 2004 and quickly became a hit, featuring aspiring fashion designers competing in various design challenges to win a cash prize and a chance to launch their own fashion line.
The show's judges have included fashion industry icons such as Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, and Zac Posen. Tim Gunn, a fashion consultant and educator, served as a mentor to the designers for 16 seasons. In 2018, the show moved from its longtime home at Bravo to Lifetime for one season before returning to Bravo for its 17th season in 2019. The show has also spawned several spin-offs, including Project Runway: All Stars, Project Runway: Junior, and Project Runway: Fashion Startup.
Throughout its history, Project Runway has been praised for its ability to showcase emerging fashion designers and its impact on the fashion industry. It has also faced controversy, particularly in 2017 when allegations of sexual harassment against producer Harvey Weinstein, who was one of the show's original creators, came to light. Despite this, the show has continued to thrive and inspire designers around the world.
Project Runway Judges
The judges on Project Runway have changed throughout the show's run, but here is a list of some of the notable judges who have appeared on the show:
Heidi Klum: Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television host, and businesswoman. She served as a judge on Project Runway for 16 seasons, and was also one of the show's executive producers.
Nina Garcia: Nina Garcia is a Colombian-American fashion journalist and editor. She served as a judge on Project Runway for 16 seasons (and counting), and is known for her sharp critiques and eye for fashion.
Michael Kors: Michael Kors is an American fashion designer known for his eponymous fashion line. He served as a judge on Project Runway for the show's first 10 seasons, and was known for his wit and humor.
Zac Posen: Zac Posen is an American fashion designer. He served as a judge on Project Runway for seasons 11-16, and was known for his focus on construction and tailoring.
Georgina Chapman: Georgina Chapman is an English fashion designer and actress. She served as a judge on Project Runway for seasons 7-16, and was known for her elegant, feminine aesthetic.
Elaine Welteroth: Elaine Welteroth is an American journalist and former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue. She served as a judge on Project Runway for seasons 17-18, and was the first black woman to hold a full-time judge position on the show.
Brandon Maxwell: Brandon Maxwell is an American fashion designer. He has served as a judge on Project Runway since season 18, and is known for his modern, sophisticated designs.
Karlie Kloss: Karlie Kloss is an American model and entrepreneur. She served as a judge on Project Runway for seasons 17-18, and also served as the show's host during that time.
Christian Siriano: Christian Siriano is an American fashion designer and Project Runway alum. He has served as a judge on Project Runway since season 19, and is known for his bold, innovative designs.
Project Runway Winners
Jay McCarroll (Season 1) - Known for his colorful and quirky designs, Jay was the very first winner of Project Runway.
Chloe Dao (Season 2) - Chloe's elegant and feminine designs won her the second season of the show. She went on to open her own boutique in Houston, Texas.
Jeffrey Sebelia (Season 3) - Jeffrey's edgy and punk-inspired designs earned him the win in season 3. He went on to launch his own fashion line, Cosa Nostra.
Christian Siriano (Season 4) - Perhaps one of the most successful Project Runway winners, Christian's avant-garde and boundary-pushing designs have earned him worldwide recognition. He has dressed everyone from Michelle Obama to Billy Porter.
Leanne Marshall (Season 5) - Known for her intricate and flowing designs, Leanne won season 5 and has since gone on to launch her own bridal line.
Irina Shabayeva (Season 6) - Irina's sophisticated and luxurious designs won her the sixth season of Project Runway.
Seth Aaron Henderson (Season 7) - Seth's bold and graphic designs earned him the win in season 7. He has since launched his own line of clothing and accessories.
Gretchen Jones (Season 8) - Gretchen's bohemian and earthy designs won her season 8, though her win was controversial as some felt she bullied other contestants during the season.
Anya Ayoung-Chee (Season 9) - Anya's colorful and breezy designs won her the ninth season of Project Runway. She has since launched her own line of clothing.
Dmitry Sholokhov (Season 10) - Dmitry's precise and meticulous designs earned him the win in season 10. He has since launched his own fashion label.
Michelle Lesniak (Season 11) - Michelle's dark and edgy designs won her the eleventh season of the show. She has since launched her own clothing line, which focuses on sustainability.
Dom Streater (Season 12) - Dom's graphic and modern designs earned her the win in season 12. She has since launched her own clothing line and has collaborated with a number of other designers.
Sean Kelly (Season 13) - Sean's innovative and technically complex designs earned him the win in season 13. He has since launched his own clothing line and has worked on several collaborations.
Ashley Nell Tipton (Season 14) - Ashley's bold and colorful designs, which often incorporate elements of punk and goth culture, won her the fourteenth season of the show. She has since launched her own clothing line.
Erin Robertson (Season 15) - Erin's playful and whimsical designs won her the fifteenth season of the show. She has since launched her own clothing line and has collaborated with several other designers.
Kentaro Kameyama (Season 16) - Kentaro's elegant and understated designs earned him the win in season 16. He has since launched his own clothing line and has worked on several collaborations.
Kentaro Kameyama (Season 17: All Stars) - In the first All Stars season of Project Runway, Kentaro returned and won again with his distinctive designs.
Sebastian Grey (Season 18) - Sebastian's elegant and feminine designs won him the eighteenth season of the show. He has since launched his own clothing line and has worked on several collaborations.
Shantall Lacayo (Season 19) - Shantall Lacayo is a designer originally from Nicaragua and based in Dallas, Texas. Throughout the season, she impressed the judges with her innovative designs and attention to detail. In the finale, she presented a collection inspired by her heritage and culture, which included bold prints and intricate embroidery.
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