Big Designs Meet Bigger Drama In Project Runway Season 22

22 designers face demanding fashion challenges under the watchful eyes of Heidi Klum and the judging panel

The workroom is buzzing again, and the judges have zero tolerance for an unfinished hem. Season 22 spotlights the sketches, fittings, fabric calls, and last-minute decisions all taking place before the runway.

Watch the trailer, find out where to watch, and get familiar with the judges and designers shaping this round of the competition. Anyone planning a catch-up session can revisit Project Runway Season 21.

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Where To Watch Project Runway Season 22

Project Runway Season 22 gives 22 designers the chance to bring their ideas to life on the runway. High-pressure challenges and incredible runway reveals motivate the contestants to work nonstop right until the last minute. 

Where can I watch Project Runway Season 22?

Project Runway Season 22 is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

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When did Project Runway Season 22 premiere?

Season 22 premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026, with episodes streaming on Hulu and Disney+ beginning July 10.

How many episodes are in Project Runway Season 22?

Season 22 features 10 episodes, each with a new assignment and another chance for designers to prove their look belongs on the catwalk.

Project Runway Season 22 Cast, Judges & Designers

Behind the runway reveal, the design process is where the real magic happens. A sketch is born, a fabric fights back, and sometimes a trim might be the answer to the problem. 

Season 22 debuted with the show’s largest designer lineup up to that point. For lovers of reality TV, this season has plenty to follow as the designers turn sketches into finished looks under the judges’ watch.

Who hosts Project Runway Season 22?

Heidi Klum hosts and serves as a judge for Season 22.

Who are the Project Runway Season 22 judges?

Nina Garcia and Law Roach are back on the judging panel alongside Heidi, with Tyra Banks joining the season as a special recurring judge. Christian Siriano also returns as a mentor so the designers can discuss their ideas with a former Project Runway winner before their looks face the judges.

Who are the Season 22 designers?

Season 22 features 22 contestants, making it the biggest designer lineup at the time of its premiere.

The Season 22 Designers In Alphabetical Order By First Name:

• 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 (from Season 21)

• Jude Mikulencak

• Naheim Muhammad

• Octavius Terry

• Omolara “LRÉ the Artist” Odupita

• Plane Jane

• R’Bonney Nola Gabriel

• Robert Crone

• Varvara “Bobby” Diakonenkova

• Yangyang Xu

What To Expect From Project Runway Season 22

This season puts the design process front and center, with challenges built to test taste, confidence, and who can stay calm when the fabric doesn’t match the vision. 

Bigger Challenges Mean Bolder Fashion

Each challenge gives designers a chance to impress the judges, but a misjudged look can prove costly. Every sleeve, seam, and hem matters once the models step out.

New Voices With New Designs

This season, contestants showcase their personalities and backgrounds in the studio, keeping the competition personal. Expect sustainable design, couture detail, upcycling, ready-to-wear instincts, drag costuming, sharp tailoring, and prints that tell a story.

The runway is still the big reveal, but the real fun takes place behind the scenes, with ideas taking shape under pressure. A single choice can be the difference between winning look of the week and elimination.

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Project Runway All Stars

Designers get another shot at runway glory in this spin-off that brings familiar competitors back for new challenges and guest judge cameos.

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Project Runway: Junior, Hulu

Young designers bring a fresh perspective as they take on ambitious fashion challenges under Tim Gunn's mentorship.

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