Project Runway Season 21 Episode 9 Recap: High Drama, Wicked Fashion, and One Epic Twist

Fashion lovers, buckle up because Project Runway Season 21 Episode 9 just gave us the kind of juicy drama and avant-garde fashion that reality TV dreams are made of. If you missed the episode, don't worry. This recap has everything from last-minute saves to full-blown designer meltdowns. Let’s dive into the world of glitter, shade, and high-stakes couture in this week’s recap of Project Runway’s “Wonderfully Wicked” episode.

A Twist Before the Runway: Christian Siriano’s Surprise Save

The episode kicks off with a shocker. Last week’s double elimination? Yeah, it’s been vetoed. Christian Siriano pulls a fast one and decides to save both eliminated designers, Belania and Jesus. Why? Because apparently, fashion isn't the only thing full of drama — the judges’ decisions are too. But with this unexpected mercy comes a catch: two eliminations are now looming by the end of this challenge. Ouch.

The Wicked Challenge: Pink, Green, and Drama Queens

This week’s challenge is inspired by the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. Designers are tasked with creating avant-garde looks channeling the essence of Glinda and Elphaba. The twist? Think bigger, bolder, and more theatrical than ever before. This isn’t a time for subtlety — it’s the time for couture chaos.

Enter Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo via video to pump up the designers. Costume designer Paul Tazewell steps in as a guest judge to make sure nobody mistakes “camp” for “craft.”

The Designers Bring It (Or Don’t)

Jesus and Antonio: Team Heartfelt

These two pull out matching green and pink color schemes, complete with heart motifs representing both the characters in Wicked and their real-life designer bromance. Jesus shines with a bejeweled green masterpiece, while Antonio... well, let’s just say his dress was called a “piñata tragedy” by Nina Garcia. Oof.

Veejay: Rebel Without a Color Scheme

Veejay decides pink and green are too obvious and goes with fiery red. Bold move, but it backfires. The judges drag her for missing the assignment completely. Law Roach is especially unimpressed, and Tyra Banks side-eyes the whole thing into oblivion.

Ethan: Been There, Sewn That

Ethan’s transparent gown with gloves was everything. The judges are divided. Tyra is obsessed, Law is not because of the underwear but loved the overall look down.

Belania: Nature is Safe... Too Safe

Belania plays it safe with a nature-inspired look that screams “backup plan.” The judges want risk, not restraint. She gets called out and claps back. Spoiler: that never ends well with Law Roach.

The Drama Spills Off the Runway

Just when things couldn’t get messier, the designers are asked who they’d take to the finale with them. Veejay throws shade at the Estrada twins, suggesting they’re not humble enough and may not even need the cash prize. Antonio, not having it, storms off and threatens to quit. Reality check: this is still a fashion competition, not an episode of Real Housewives: Mood Board Edition.

Judging and Elimination Tension

While no one gets the axe in this episode, the runway is clearly setting up for a brutal double elimination. With tension at an all-time high, alliances shattered, and fabric scraps flying, next week’s episode promises nothing short of fashion warfare.

Final Thoughts: Stitching Together the Madness

Project Runway Season 21 Episode 9 proves that when fashion meets emotion, the results can be explosive. Between Veejay’s color rebellion, Antonio’s emotional exit threats, and Christian Siriano pulling strings like a reality TV puppet master, this episode was everything we want in a fashion showdown.

With only three spots in the finale, the stakes have never been higher. Who will rise, who will unravel, and who will sashay away for good?

Keep watching, keep judging, and remember — in fashion, one day you’re in, and the next, you’re thread.