Project Runway (season 9)

Project Runway Season 9 is the ninth season of the television show Project Runway. The season began airing on July 28, 2011 and features 20 designers who hope to become "the next great American designer."

Returning as judges were supermodel Heidi Klum; fashion designer Michael Kors; and Marie Claire fashion director, Nina Garcia. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor.

The winning designer this season was Kathryn Zahler, and the winning model was Pandora Milliner.

This season was preceded by season eight and followed by season ten.