"Apparel designer Floresca is both the first ever transgender person to win a season of Project Runway, and the first Filipino winner. She first appeared on Project Runway Philippines season one back in 2008, where she placed third, and was also a contestant in the Miss Trans Star International 2022 pageant. She beat off stiff competition from season 21's two other finalists, Jesus Estrada and Ethan Mundt, the latter of whom is best known as Utica from RuPaul's Drag Race season 13."
"The finale began with the elimination of Belania Daley and Antonio Estrada, before the three remaining finalists were tasked with producing a fashion collection consisting of five looks. Floresca wowed the judges with her collection of metallic looks, including a striking chainmail gown, while Estrada and Mundt - who created a bold, pink collection and gothic, drag-inspired collection respectively - were dealt slightly harsher criticism."
Season 21 of Project Runway concluded with Veejay Floresca declared the winner in the finale that aired on Freeform on 25 September. Floresca became the first transgender person and the first Filipino to win a season of Project Runway. She previously placed third on Project Runway Philippines season one in 2008 and competed in Miss Trans Star International 2022. The finale eliminated Belania Daley and Antonio Estrada before three finalists presented five-look collections. Floresca's metallic collection featured a striking chainmail gown. She earned $200,000, an Elle magazine spread, six months' representation by Agentry PR, and CFDA mentorship, and she said winning had been her goal.
Read at PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]