Project Runway Season 21’s Guest Judge Lineup Proves The Show Is Back And Better Than Ever
Now that the series has a new streaming home, it also has some other major changes that fans can look forward to. On top of Heidi Klum returning to her judging chair after an eight-year gap, the official list of celebrity guest judges has also been announced—and, from the looks of it, it’ll be a season you won’t want to miss.
The Guest Judge Lineup Features Celebs, Fashion Icons, And More
The official list of celebrity guest judges featured in Season 21 was just announced this week, and it’s looking like the most star-studded to date. Among those included aren’t just celebrities, but also reality TV figures, and even some individuals who are instrumental to the fashion world, including supermodels and fellow big-name designers.
Confirmed Guest Judges For Project Runway Season 21
- Sofía Vergara – Colombian-American actress and producer, best known for her role on Modern Family and her vibrant personality.
- Tyra Banks – Supermodel, TV host, and creator of America’s Next Top Model, known for her impact on fashion and pop culture.
- Nikki Glaser – Stand-up comedian and TV host, known for her sharp wit and appearances on roasts and comedy specials.
- Sara Foster – Actress and TV personality, known for her role in 90210 and for co-creating the fashion brand Favorite Daughter.
- Jenna Lyons – Former J.Crew creative director and star of The Real Housewives of New York City, admired for her signature fashion style.
- Christian Cowan – British fashion designer celebrated for bold, high-glam looks worn by celebrities like Lady Gaga and Cardi B.
- Joan Smalls – Puerto Rican supermodel and one of the world’s top runway and editorial models, known for breaking barriers in fashion.
- Zac Posen – Renowned American fashion designer famous for his red carpet gowns and elegant tailoring.
- Mickey Guyton – Country singer-songwriter who’s made history as a Black woman in country music with powerful, socially conscious songs.
- Harris Reed – Gender-fluid British-American fashion designer known for theatrical, inclusive designs that challenge traditional norms.
- Michael Kors – Iconic American designer recognized for his chic, luxury sportswear and as a longtime Project Runway judge.
Another Icon Will Be Joining The Judges
The guest judges won’t be the only notable change to this season. Popular stylist to the stars Law Roach will also be on the judging panel, joining veterans Nina Garcia and Heidi Klum to help decide which designers will advance in the competition from week to week. Law is best known for his bold red carpet choices and for dressing A-list celebrities like Zendaya and Celine Dion.
Former competition winner Christian Siriano shared with E! News about how he believed the trio of judges would make for some very interesting designer feedback:
Having Law as a judge is incredible because you’re getting very real fashion in the moment… It’s incredible, Heidi being back makes it so fun and amazing. Her [sic] and Law don’t like the same things, and Nina doesn’t like the same things.
So far, we know that Season 21 will pit 12 hopeful designers against one another, with one elimination each week. Of those, seven designers are former competitors returning for their second chance, and two of them, Jesus and Antonio Estrada, are twins who will have to face off with their sibling.
The latest season of Project Runway officially returns on Thursday, July 31 at 9:00PM on Freeform. Episodes will also stream the day after on both Hulu and Disney+.
