Rupaul S Drag Race Season 13 Star Utica Queen Is Set To Compete On Project Runway Season 21
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50 pics that prove Utica is ready to make it werk on 'Project Runway'
RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 star Utica Queen is all set to start her journey on Project Runway season 21 this Thursday, July 31. With the announcement that Utica (otherwise known as Ethan Mundt) had joined this cast of designers, she's become the first-ever Drag Race alum to compete in the fashion competition series. And, well, the queendom couldn't be more excited.To celebrate this huge moment of Utica competing on Project Runway season 21, Out has assembled a collection of looks, moments, and photos that encapsulate the range of this creative powerhouse. To do so, we've partnered with photographer Eric Richard Magnussen a close friend to Utica/Ethan to show case all the hard work, ideas, taste, and originality of this queer artist."Ethan/Utica and I first met in 2021 after I reached out on Instagram," Magnussen tells Out. "He took a leap and flew out to Boston to shoot a few of his Drag Race looks with me. My favorite part is the way we bounce our ideas off of each other and are both down to put in the work to get the best final shot."Magnussen adds, "I cant wait for the world to see how incredibly talented of a designer Ethan is!"Between outfits she's created for Utica as a drag persona and looks made for other artists to wear, this feels like a fitting moment to introduce Project Runway fans to the lovable, imaginative, and also hilarious artist known as both Ethan Mundt and Utica Queen.Utica Queen's creation for 'The Bag Ball' challenge on 'Drag Race' season 13.See on InstagramWe can't start talking about Utica without acknowledging the sleeping bag in the (werk) room that she somehow transformed into a stunning, fashionable, and even luxurious dress for "The Bag Ball" of Drag Race season 13.This creative powerhouse really solidified herself in the competition with this bonkers look that is still even many years later regarded as a top-tier creation for a design challenge with unconventional materials on Drag Race.Daya Betty's promo look for 'Drag Race All Stars' season 10.Utica made the promo look worn by Daya Betty in the Meet the Queens campaign for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 10.In an Instagram post, Utica explained that the look consisted of a "jacket made from purple metallic embossed cowhide leather and spikes."Daya Betty on 'Drag Race All Stars' season 10 episode 9.See on InstagramThis was another fantastic Utica creation for Daya Betty to compete on All Stars 10, a.k.a. the Tournament of All Stars."Mother of Cockroaches," Utica wrote. "Paper runway moment brought to life for the fierce @dayabetty, inspired by the dark beauty of @alexandermcqueen and the enduring artistry of the cockroach."Bosco and The Goddess on 'Drag Race All Stars' season 10 episode 3.Utica worked on the design and construction of these looks worn by Bosco and her makeover challenge drag daughter, a.k.a. The Goddess. The Project Runway star described these looks as such:"THE GODDESS A+. @hereisbosco and her divine sister @laurenmariebetts for the makeover challenge on All Stars 10!It was such a joy creating these looks. designed by me with support from the amazing @twinktrash. The red dress was originally fitted to my form and Twinks, and the blue was crafted to be customizable, but Bosco reworked both to highlight both hers and Laurens beauty on the runway.So proud of how this turned out what radiant goddesses!"Willow Pill at the 'Drag Race' season 14 finale.See on InstagramUtica created Willow Pill's most iconic look of the Drag Race season 14 finale, which was used for the queen's performance of "I Hate People. Utica wrote:"Amazing collection of images of @willowpillqueen by @dragfiles! 3 (4) Headed Doll Look for @willowpillqueen's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Finale solo performance of 'I Hate People'!"Lexi Love on 'Drag Race' season 17 episode 4.Lexi Love wore a Utica original for the "Quilted For Your Pleasure" runway category of Drag Race season 17. Utica wrote:"Quilted in Diamonds. Catch the stunning @mslexilove serving the quilted runway on @rupaulsdragrace in this dazzling creation!"Lexi Love on 'Drag Race' season 17 episode 12.Season 17 featured not one, but two runway looks made by Utica!This second Utica look was also worn by Lexi Love on the show. But, this time, in the "Opulent Outerwear" category.Kahmora Hall for the 'LGBT Herstory Month/Asian Excellence' editorial.See on InstagramThe "Mackie Doll" herself has also worn a look by Utica."Draped in artistry, inspired by McQueen, and worn by a Chicago legend. I had the absolute pleasure of creating this look for the stunning @kahmorahall, originally crafted for the LGBT Herstory Month/Asian Excellence editorial," Utica wrote. "This piece is a fusion of high fashion, heritage, and the unapologetic drama that both Kahmora and McQueen embody so effortlessly."Brooke Lynn Hytes at the 'Canada's Drag Race' season 5 finale.Brooke Lynn Hytes is another Drag Race superstar who's commissioned looks from Utica. One of them was worn at the grand finale of Canada's Drag Race season 5 and the fans were gagging.Aura Mayari on 'Drag Race' season 15 episode 7.Aura Mayari had a great performance in the girl group challenge of Drag Race season 15, and then had the nerve to wear this fabulous look on the runway. This was another legendary look from Utica to grace the Drag Race main stage.Plane Jane on 'Drag Race' season 16 episode 14.See on InstagramPlane Jane had us believing that she could fly while wearing this floaty look in episode 14 just two episodes away from the grand finale smackdown for the crown in season 16 in the runway category named "Fandango."Another stunning Utica creation, duh!Miss Fiercalicious on 'Canada vs the World' season 2 episode 4."Mother Broo" wasn't the only queen wearing a Utica creation for the "Razzle Dazzle" runway of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs the World season 2 episode 4 so was Miss Fiercalicious!See on InstagramAnd just one more thing before you goSee on InstagramThe "Sleeping Bag Dress" on ice! You have to stan.Sending all the love to our fashion diva, Utica Queen, who will undoubtedly gain a massive new audience while competing as Ethan Mundt on Project Runway.Project Runway season 21 premieres with a two-episode broadcast on Thursday, July 31, on Freeform. All episode will also be available for streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
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