Project Runway Season 21 Premieres With Heidi Klum Return, Diverse Contestants, Freeform Streaming

Project Runway returns for its 21st season on July 31, now airing on Freeform with streaming available on Disney+ and Hulu shortly after broadcast. The series features its long-standing judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Law Roach, who recently participated in an Entertainment Weekly motion cover shoot highlighting their camaraderie and passion for fashion and hair styling. This season introduces diverse contestants including Yuchen Han, a Northern Queens-based designer whose sci-fi inspired work addresses social issues like domestic violence and mental health, and Joan Madison, a Central Ohio bridal designer originally from Queens, who sees the show as a career milestone and hopes to inspire younger creatives. Both designers bring unique personal stories and extensive experience to the competition, emphasizing the show's blend of emotional storytelling and fashion innovation. The show’s move from Bravo to Freeform marks a new chapter, with fans anticipating the drama and creativity that have defined the series for over two decades.