Fashion’s biggest design competition is officially back as Project Runway returns for its highly anticipated 22nd season, bringing a fresh group of designers, new challenges, and plenty of runway drama. The new season premiered on July 9, 2026, marking the latest chapter in one of television’s most influential reality competition series.
Season 22 is the biggest in the show’s history, featuring a record 22 designers competing for the opportunity to launch their careers on one of fashion’s largest stages. Contestants will face demanding design challenges, tight deadlines, and intense critiques as they battle to impress the judges and survive each week’s elimination.
Fan favorite Heidi Klum returns as host and head judge alongside longtime judge Nina Garcia and stylist Law Roach, while Christian Siriano once again serves as mentor to the competing designers. This season also welcomes Tyra Banks as a recurring judge, adding another major name to the judging panel.
The season promises celebrity guest judges, unexpected twists, and some of the boldest fashion creations the series has ever seen. With its expanded cast and new creative challenges, producers are calling this installment the most ambitious season yet.
Since its debut in 2004, Project Runway has helped launch the careers of numerous designers and has become one of the defining fashion competition series in television history. Its return continues to inspire aspiring designers and fashion lovers around the world.
