A source close to the new mom and entrepreneur tells PEOPLE she has "a lot on her plate" but "can't wait" to be a part of the new season as a guest
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Published on April 7, 2021 05:53PM EDT
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Project Runway is set to return for season 19, with a slight change to the judging panel.
On Wednesday, Bravo announced in a press release that mentor Christian Siriano and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth will returning to the Emmy-winning competition series, while host Karlie Kloss is set to make guest appearances this year.
Production for the upcoming season will begin this spring in New York City, according to the release.
A source close to Kloss tells PEOPLE the entrepreneur — who welcomed her first child with husband Joshua Kushner last month — has "a lot on her plate" between scaling Kode with Klossy's virtual offering, launching another collection with Adidas and leading the purchase of W Magazine.
"She's also got some incredible things cooking on the business and philanthropic fronts that she's really passionate about and pouring a lot of her time into right now," the source adds. "I know she can't wait for the season and is excited to still be involved. She loves Christian, Elaine, Nina and Brandon so much."
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The hit reality competition show shook things up in 2018, when longtime stars Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn announced that they would not be returning for season 17. Kloss was named the show's new host and Christian Siriano took over Gunn's role as mentor.
The show, which aired on Bravo from 2004-08 before switching to Lifetime, returned to its original broadcaster in 2018.
Just before welcoming her first child, which Kushner announced on March 14, Kloss was hard at work organizing her annual Kode with Klossy summer camps. Earlier in March, it was announced that the coding camps would follow the same virtual format as the previous year — and expand the number of scholars from 2,000 to 3,000.
Kode with Klossy is a free two-week learning experience dedicated to teaching young women and nonbinary individuals ages 13-18 the process of building a website, mobile app or data visualization.
In addition to reaching more students than ever, Kode with Klossy is focused on reducing barriers to technology education and making this year's camp more diverse and accessible than ever.
The organization will be shipping computers to scholars and providing free WiFi if needed. Plus, with some help from its longtime partner Teach For America, it will work to recruit 225% more underserved young women and non-binary individuals than ever before.
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The article you provided discusses the upcoming season of "Project Runway" and Karlie Kloss's role within it. Here's a breakdown:
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"Project Runway" Season 19: The show is returning for its 19th season with notable changes in the judging panel. Christian Siriano continues as the mentor, while judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth are set to return.
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Karlie Kloss's Involvement: Kloss, the host of "Project Runway," recently welcomed her first child with husband Joshua Kushner. Despite her busy schedule with various projects like Kode with Klossy and collaborations with Adidas, she's anticipated to make guest appearances on the show due to her fondness for the team.
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Kode with Klossy: Kloss's initiative, Kode with Klossy, focuses on providing free coding camps for young women and nonbinary individuals aged 13-18. The camps, which will be virtual this year, aim to expand their reach and inclusivity by reducing barriers to technology education.
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Diversity and Accessibility: Kode with Klossy aims to make this year's camp more diverse and accessible by shipping computers to scholars and offering free WiFi if needed. The initiative collaborates with Teach For America to increase recruitment among underserved young women and non-binary individuals.
The article highlights Kloss's dedication to both her professional endeavors and philanthropic initiatives, emphasizing her commitment to empowering young individuals in technology and fashion.
This information provides a comprehensive overview of "Project Runway" Season 19's key elements, Karlie Kloss's involvement, and the initiatives undertaken by Kode with Klossy to promote inclusivity and accessibility in technology education.
