Jude Mikulencak

Jude Mikulencak is a Brooklyn-based tailor and fashion designer from New Orleans. Jude won Project Runway Season 22.

Biography

Jude Mikulencak is a Brooklyn-based tailor and fashion designer from New Orleans. Jude won Project Runway Season 22.

Jude's work focuses on classic tailoring. The Willow School identifies Jude as a member of its 2021 graduating class.

Known for

Winner

Project Runway Season 22

Jude won the 22nd season of Project Runway.[4]

Career highlights

  1. Beat 1

    Born In New Orleans

    Jude is originally from New Orleans.[3][2]

  2. Beat 2

    Moved To Brooklyn

    Jude is based in Brooklyn, New York, where Jude works as a tailor and fashion designer.[1][2]

  3. Beat 3

    Joined Robinson Brooklyn

    Jude works at Robinson Brooklyn, Craig Robinson's bespoke tailoring shop.[1][2]

  4. Beat 4

    Youngest Robinson Intern

    Jude was the youngest intern ever hired at Robinson Brooklyn.[1][2]

  5. Beat 5

    Built Grim Brand

    Jude has a personal Grim brand connected to Jude's visual artist background.[1][2]

  6. 2026

    Won Project Runway

    Jude won Project Runway Season 22.[4]

  7. 2026

    Youngest Cast Designer

    Jude entered the season as its youngest designer.[1][2]

Good to know

Age in 2026

ELLE described Jude as 23 in its September 2026 interview.[4]

Birth Date

Jude was born on February 14, 2003.[1][2]

Birthplace

Jude was born at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans.[1][2]

Brooklyn Base

Jude is based in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2]

Workplace

Jude works at Robinson Brooklyn, Craig Robinson's bespoke tailoring shop.[1][2]

Visual Arts Background

Jude has a background as a visual artist.[1][2]

Czech Surname

Jude's surname is Czech, and Jude's grandfather immigrated to Houston.[1][2]

Instagram Handle

Jude's Instagram handle is @stuffbyjude.[1][2]