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RuPaul's Drag Race Star Utica Joins Project Runway, Brings Showstopping Energy
6 Aug
Summary
- Contestant Ethan Mundt appears on Project Runway as his Drag Race alter-ego Utica
- Utica's dramatic entrance shocks fellow designers, who marvel at her look and height
- Mundt believes Utica's "showstopper energy" will help his struggling team succeed
On August 6th, 2025, Project Runway season 21 saw a surprising crossover as contestant Ethan Mundt brought his RuPaul's Drag Race alter-ego, Utica, to the fashion competition. In a preview clip, Mundt, dressed head-to-toe in a black catsuit and full drag makeup, dramatically sashayed onto the runway, exclaiming, "She's a designer!"
The entrance shocked fellow contestant Jesus Estrada, whose mouth hung open in awe. Designer Madeline Malenfant also marveled at Utica's towering height and striking look as she stood among the cast. In a confessional, Mundt explained that Utica's "light, uplift, and truly that showstopper energy" could help his struggling team get back on track.
Utica, who finished sixth on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, was known for her impressive design skills, particularly excelling at challenges that required creating runway-worthy looks. Her memorable Drag Race journey included a jaw-dropping puffer jacket gown and a fabulous makeover for eventual winner Symone.
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As Mundt brings Utica's unique flair to Project Runway, the designers are in for a truly unforgettable season filled with unexpected twists and showstopping fashion.
