Bravo’s ‘Project Runway’ Returns Dec. 5

Bravo will bring back its competition series Project Runway on Dec. 5, the network said Thursday.

The 18th season of the series, which will feature hosts Karlie Kloss, Christian Sirino and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth, will feature a number of of fan-favorite elements, including “Siriano Save” and the “pièce de résistance,” according to Bravo. 

The new season will also feature within its competitors a variety of sexual preferences, racial backgrounds and ages, including a nonbinary model and a trans model, a “Dreamer,” and the oldest designer ever to compete on Project Runway.

Project Runway is produced by Magical Elves, Spyglass Media Group, and Alfred Street Industries.

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