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It is a well-known fact that Utica Queen created one of the most iconic looks with her sleeping bag gown in season 13 — and she was just getting started.
This week, fans learned that the drag star is returning to our screens at last, but not as an All Star but on another popular reality series that will show off her undeniable and incredible talents as a designer and garment creator, on season 21 of Project Runway.
Utica, who will compete under her government name, Ethan Mundt, is one of the 12 contestants announced to compete for the cash prize and title of top designer. Is it too soon to call Utica the front-runner? Not if you are familiar with her work.
For instance, at last year’s Drag-Con LA, she left PRIDE utterly gagged not only with her stunning Pink Carpet lewk, but by one she literally threw together in her booth to wear later that day. Giving a full Scarlet O’Hara moment, Utica revealed that she had made her second look literally from the materials of her booth.
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Not to mention the incredible looks she showcases on her Instagram. Yes, we are delighted to see her returning to our screens, but Mama Ru, we need this queen back in the Werk Room, too! We are manifesting an all-fashion queens season, and our money would be on Utica to snatch that crown — or literally become one…
So it should come as no surprise that her Drag Race sisters have taken note of her talents and she is rapidly becoming one of the designers that the (international) cast is turning to to elevate their fashion game, too. We've been blessed with her looks on several seasons of the main show, as well as All Stars, and the main stage of Canada’s Drag Race vs the World.
But that's not all, here are 13 times Drag Race queens donned a Utica original that blew our minds!
Brooke Lynn Hytes
Brooke Lynn Hytes donned this Mondrian-inspired, Utica original in episode 4 of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World.
Brooklyn once again donned a Utica original for the finale of Canada's Drag Race season 5
Lexi Love
We insist you tip your hat to Lexi Love's Utica original for the 'Quilted for Your Pleasure' runway in episode 4 of season 17.
Bosco
Bosco and her drag daughter donned these Utica designs in the makeover challenge of All Stars 10.
Daya Betty
Utica helped Daya Betty look All Star ready in this lewk for the All Stars 10 promo photoshoot.
Miss Fiercalicious
Audiences only got to see part of what Utica created for Miss Fiercalicious in season 2 of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World, and the outspoken queen let the world know! After the episode aired, Miss Fierce posted about the lewk and the controversy on her IG.
"Our full runways weren’t showcased during the episode, my concept for the runway was a magician that had been sawed in half. The inside of the black cape creates optical illusion with the saw blades going through the body, with red crystals dripping from the blades symbolizing 🩸", she wrote at the time.
Willow Pill
She's a winner baby! And so was the lewk Utica Queen created for season 14 winner Willow Pill, who performed her fina lipsync in this ruffled, multi-headed, masterpiece.
Aura Mayari
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Aura Mayari was quilted for the gods in this Utica original for the "Puffer Please" category in season 15.
Plane Jane
Utica queen created the incredible flowing skirt for this look worn by season 16 finalist Plane Jane's "Fandango!" themed look.
Joey Jay
While many of Utica's collabs have featured on TV, there are some other stunning collabs we need to highlight! Like this one with season 13 star Joey Jay.
Kamora Hall
Well now we know what we are asking for this year for X-Mas, this holiday miracle with season 14 star Kahmora Hall.
Speaking of the Mackie Doll, maybe we should change that to the Utica Doll! Utica created this stunning look for Kahmora for the LGBT Herstory Month/Asian Excellence editorial.
Black Peppa
Another international collab! Utica teamed up with Drag Race UK season 4 star Black Peppa for this stunning Westwood-inspired duo of ensembles.
There is no question that Utica Queen is one of the most talented designers in the franchise's history, and we have a feeling this is just the beginning!
