Tuesday Tea: Project Runway Season 21

Other than America's Next Top Model, Project Runway was one of the very first fashion-related shows I fell in love with. I remember how glued I was to the screen watching all these hopeful designers coming up with wild, creative, and downright stunning looks every week. There was just something magical about watching a roll of fabric turn into a runway moment. Honestly, Project Runway was one of the biggest reasons I wanted to pursue fashion design in the first place.

Somewhere along the way, though, I stopped watching. Life got in the way, Heidi left, and before I knew it, Project Runway became a distant memory.

But now, we’re in Season 21, and guess what? Heidi Klum is back as host! The moment I saw her return, something inside me screamed: “Okay, I need to start watching this again!”

Another reason I’m excited? Utica from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 (now competing under his real name, Ethan) is part of the cast! I was a huge fan of Utica during Drag Race, quirky, artistic, and an absolute fashion weirdo in the best way possible. The drag community already knows Utica can serve insane looks, so to see Ethan compete on Project Runway? Oh, I just know he’s going to devour this season.

I’ve only watched two episodes so far and let me tell you, I’m already obsessed. It feels like my Project Runway fantasy has been reignited. The drama, the creativity, the time crunch, the critiques, and that iconic runway music... it’s all back. And so am I.

Fashion TV era revival, anyone?