Project Runway's First-Ever All-Stars Season Features Favorite Designers, Celeb Judges, and Bravo Crossovers

UPDATED (June 16, 10:00 A.M.): Let the competition begin! Project Runway Season 20 officially premiered on Thursday, June 15. Get details on what's to come by scrolling below.

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Project Runway is returning to the workroom, but with a twist: the show's first-ever All-Stars season.

That's right — this season, mentor Christian Siriano, along with judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, will be joined by 14 of the most beloved designers from across 19 seasons of Project Runway for its upcoming Season 20. 

Project Runway All-Stars is giving the designers one last shot to change their lives forever with a career-defining win. They'll put it all on the line for a chance at redemption in a high-stakes season full of surprises and a twist that changes the game. 

To find out just how high the stakes are, watch the trailer for Project Runway Season 20 above. Then, keep scrolling for even more details.

When Does Project Runway All-Stars Premiere?

Project Runway All-Stars kicks off with a special two-part premiere on Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m. on Bravo.

Who Are the Project Runway All-Stars Returning Designers?

• Season 18's Brittany Allen (Austin, TX)
• Season 19's Prajjé Oscar Jean Baptiste (Philadelphia, PA)
• Season 15's Laurence Basse (Los Angeles, CA)
• Season 10's Fabio Costa (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)
• Season 17's Bishme Cromartie (Los Angeles, CA)
• Season 3's Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie (Nashville, TN)
• Season 7's Mila Hermanovski (Los Angeles, CA)
• Season 4's Rami Kashou (Brooklyn, NY)
• Season 9's Viktor Luna (Los Angeles, CA)
• Season 5's Korto Momolu (Little Rock, AR)
• Season 1's Nora Pagel (Metuchen, NJ)
• Season 1's Kara Saun (Los Angeles, CA)
• Season 17's Hester Sunshine (Brooklyn, NY)
• Season 19's Anna Yinan Zhou (San Francisco, CA)

Who Is the Project Runway All-Stars Mentor?

Award-winning CFDA designer Christian Siriano is back as a mentor. 

Who Are the Project Runway All-Stars Judges?

Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth are returning to judge this season's Project Runway All-Stars designers.

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Who Are the Project Runway All-Stars Guest Judges?

Throughout the competition, Nina, Brandon, and Elaine will be joined by some of the most exciting names from across fashion and the arts to guide the designers to glory on the judging panel for season 20, including actor, author, and activist Alicia Silverstone; actor, singer, producer, and director, Billy Porter; fashion designer, Zac Posen; CEO & founder of “alice + olivia,” Stacey Bendet; creative director of Carolina Herrera, Wes Gordon; actor, producer, and Emmy-winning writer, Lena Waithe; image architect and celebrity stylist Law Roach; actress, producer, and ’90s icon, Jennie Garth; author, actor, and model, Paulina Porizkova; designer, Sergio Hudson; actress, artist, and model Julia Fox; designer, Willy Chavarria; Below Deck's Kate Chastain; Luann de Lesseps of The Real Housewives of New York City; designer, Batsheva Hay; Emmy-winning actor, Coleman Domingo; CEO of Council of Fashion Designers of America, Steven Kolb; and fashion designer, Zac Posen.

What to Expect on Project Runway All-Stars 

According to a press release, each 90-minute episode of Project Runway All-Stars will feature challenges that test designers' artistry and push their limits, including "an unconventional challenge that takes everyone by surprise."

Other challenges include "the return of the classic denim challenge and a uniform refresh for fan favorites from the cast of Below Deck."

What's more, "The city awakens once again to become the creative playground for these all-star designers, with iconic locales such as FAO Schwarz, historic Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park, and glossy skyscraper SUMMIT One Vanderbilt."

More Details on Project Runway All-Stars 

According to a press release, "Throughout the All-Stars season, fashion lovers will see designers sketch, erase and resketch their creations thanks to Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens, the returning Official Grand Prize partner who will award $250,000 to the winning designer. Additionally, they’re competing for a career-changing mentorship with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and a feature in Elle magazine."

"As the exclusive hair care partner, TRESemmé is back for another season full of bold, creative styles on the runway with a special branded challenge that champions women through the strengths of fashion’s most iconic dualities and features their new 2023 Pro Infusion line."

In addition, the digital companion series, The Project Runway After Show, hosted by Christian Siriano, returns with can’t-miss moments presented by TRESemmé available on Bravotv.com.  Brand partner Hilton, the leader in global hospitality, will also join this milestone season with extra engaging content to show fans how to style their stay and prepare for the ultimate stay experience. 

"Brand partner Hilton, the leader in global hospitality, will also join this milestone season with extra engaging content to show fans how to style their stay and prepare for the ultimate stay experience."

Need more All-Stars scoop? Get to know all of the Project Runway Season 20 designers.