Joseph McRae is the founder of JOSEPHMcRAE, a New York label rooted in
storytelling, identity and the fluidity of masculinity and femininity.
A self‑taught designer with an electrical engineering background, he
built his career outside traditional paths, earning recognition
through New York Fashion Week and the CFDA calendar. Returning to
“Project Runway” after Season 21, he brings a still unfolding
perspective. He invites others to take up space, embrace
vulnerability, and define expression on their own terms.