Who is Darren on Project Runway?

Darren Apolonio was born in the Philippines, where he was raised by a single mother with his three sisters. In high school, he was obsessed with artists like David Bowie and Lady Gaga and was inspired by their fearless approach to fashion, which ultimately led him into the world of design.

Why is Tim no longer on Project Runway?

Project Runway has begun its 17th season on Bravo. Iconic mentor Tim Gunn, however, is no longer part of the show. Tim left the show to partner with his Project Runway cohost, Heidi Klum, on a new Amazon Prime Video series.

Why did Michael Kors leave Project Runway?

The New York native stepped away from the series due to the demands of his fashion empire. In a statement from Lifetime, which aired the show from 2009 to 2017, the network confirmed that Michael was simply too busy in his role as chief creative officer for his brand to serve as a full-time judge.