The competition on Project Runway Season 21 reached a fever pitch in last week’s dramatic penultimate episode, capped by a shocking walkout that had viewers glued to their screens. Just moments before the eliminations, designer Antonio Estrada stormed off the set, creating a major crisis for the production team. It took a persuasive producer to convince the designer to return to the workroom in time for the final judging.
The episode was the final hurdle before the grand finale, with Belania and Antonio eliminated, leaving Jesus, Ethan and Veejay as the final three designers. The last challenge? Create a cohesive collection of five looks each. To assist them in this monumental effort, three previously eliminated fan-favorite designers—Joan, Antonio (whose drama was clearly resolved in time to assist), and Yuchen—returned to lend a helping hand.
Michael Kors returned as a judging panel, joining Nina Garcia, host Heidi Klum and image architect Law Roach.
Get the full recap, including all the spoilers, and find out who won Project Runway Season 21.
Who won Project Runway Season 21?
Veejay
The judges were wowed by how Veejay grew over the competition, and were impressed that her final collection of metallics and knits surprised them.
Who went home on Project Runway Season 21 Week 9 tonight?
Antonio, Belania
Antonio and Belania were eliminated at the beginning of episode 10, leaving the final 3 designers, Jesus, Veejay and Ethan to compete in the finale. Later in the episode, Ethan and Jesus were eliminated, leaving Veejay as the overall winner of the competition.
What were the challenges on Project Runway Season 21 tonight?
For the last challenge, the designers were tasked with creating a collection of five looks in five days.
The collections presented to the judges were as varied as the designers themselves, each packed with a personal meaning:
Ethan, the designer known for his avant-garde flair, announced his theme simply as “rich.” His collection exuded a lavish, high-end aesthetic, with a luxurious, rock-star presentation on the final runway.
Jesus, meanwhile, delivered one of the most emotional moments of the season. In a tearful tribute, he revealed he chose the color pink for his entire collection, explaining that it was both his mother’s favorite color and also what his brother, Antonio, would have wanted for his own collection.
Veejay looked outside the fashion world for inspiration. Her theme was inspired by the striking mercury figure from Terminator, delivering a collection that was fluid, and futuristic, a departure from her previous looks.
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Who won the Wicked challenge on Project Runway Season 21?
Ethan
The judges were wowed by Ethan’s look, with Banks telling the designer, “I was just blown away. I think it’s stunning. It’s special.”
Who were the guest judges on Project Runway Season 21 tonight?
Adding an extra layer of fashion royalty to the final critiques, legendary designer Michael Kors returned as a judge.
Related: ‘Project Runway’ Winners: Where Are They Now?
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