Bryan Barrientos

Bryan Barrientos is a 38-year-old couture fashion designer based in New York, New York, and the owner of Barrientos Atelier. He is in the news as a competitor on Project Runway Season 22, which premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026.

Biography

Bryan Barrientos is a 38-year-old couture fashion designer based in New York, New York, and the owner of Barrientos Atelier. He is in the news as a competitor on Project Runway Season 22, which premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026.

A Peruvian-American designer, Barrientos holds both a BFA and MFA in Fashion Design from FIT. His additional training at Paris' Ecole Lesage and London's Savile Row informs a couture practice whose collections have appeared at New York Fashion Week.

Known for

Fashion designer

Couture Designer

Barrientos is a Peruvian-American couture fashion designer and the owner of Barrientos Atelier.[1][2]

Couture designer

Met Gala Designs

His designs have been worn at the Met Gala, including by Project Runway judge Heidi Klum.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. 2026

    Project Runway Season 22

    Barrientos competes on Project Runway Season 22, which premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026.[1][2]

  2. 2026

    Episode Six Challenge Win

    He won the Episode 6 challenge on Project Runway Season 22.[1][2]

  3. 2026

    Founded Barrientos Atelier

    Barrientos owns the New York label Barrientos Atelier.[1][2]

  4. 2026

    FIT Fashion Design Degrees

    He earned both a BFA and MFA in Fashion Design from FIT.[1][2]

  5. 2026

    Paris And London Training

    His additional training includes Paris' Ecole Lesage and London's Savile Row.[1][2]

  6. 2026

    Met Gala Designs

    His designs have been worn at the Met Gala, including by judge Heidi Klum.[1][2]

Good to know

Age

Bryan Barrientos is 38 years old.[1][2]

Based In New York

He is based in New York, New York.[1][2]

Professional Focus

He works as a couture fashion designer.[1][2]

Education

He holds a BFA and MFA in Fashion Design from FIT.[1][2]

Additional Training

He trained at Paris' Ecole Lesage and London's Savile Row.[1][2]

Fashion Week Shows

His collections have been shown at New York Fashion Week.[1][2]

Instagram

His Instagram handle is @bbarrientos.[1][2]

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