Project Runway - Season 19

Throughout Project Runway - Season 19 , the runway was a runway in the truest sense—a place of spectacle.

Editor-in-Chief of Elle and the show’s longest-standing judge.

When Sasha reached the end of the runway, Chloé had programmed a final reveal. The model pressed a hidden button on the hip. The mycelium threads retracted, pulled by tiny fishing-line pulleys, revealing a second layer beneath: a short, sharp cocktail dress made entirely of mirrored shards—shattered compact discs she’d salvaged and dyed a pale, ghostly yellow. It was the maggot-like center of the corpse flower, turned into a dazzling disco ball of defiance.

Delivered "underdog" glamour with heavy beadwork and dramatic evening wear. Project Runway - Season 19

Showcased stunning macramé techniques and a dark, romantic aesthetic.

Tasked with creating "80s-inspired" looks for the legendary pop icon herself.

Runway day. The guest judge was a legend: Iris van Herpen. Throughout Project Runway - Season 19 , the

The win was decisive. Shantall Lacayo took the crown, $250,000, and the mentorship with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) . Her victory was emotional not just for her, but for the Latinx community watching at home.

When "Project Runway" returned for its 19th season in October 2021, it carried the weight of a world emerging from lockdown. After a pandemic-induced hiatus that forced the franchise to reevaluate everything, wasn't just a competition; it was a celebration of resilience, inclusivity, and raw, unfiltered talent. Moving away from the "darkness" of previous seasons, Season 19 became a beacon of hope, producing some of the most memorable designs and emotional moments in the show's two-decade history.

The season featured designers who specialized in everything from avant-garde streetwear to high-end bridal, ensuring that every runway show was a multifaceted display of talent. The camaraderie—and occasional friction—among the designers provided the human heart of the show, proving that while fashion is a business, it is also deeply personal. Iconic Challenges and Guest Stars The model pressed a hidden button on the hip

Then came Chloé.

does not return as a full-time host but appears as a guest judge for the finale.