Naheim Muhammad

Naheim Muhammad is a 23-year-old Los Angeles-based fashion designer and patternmaker competing on Project Runway Season 22, which premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026. The self-taught designer won the Episode 5 faux denim challenge and held immunity in Episode 6.

Biography

Naheim Muhammad is a 23-year-old Los Angeles-based fashion designer and patternmaker competing on Project Runway Season 22, which premiered on Freeform on July 9, 2026. The self-taught designer won the Episode 5 faux denim challenge and held immunity in Episode 6.

Muhammad is the founder and creative director of YahSoul Enterprises LLC, a streetwear brand reviving his father's YahSoul clothing line, which went under during the 2008 financial crisis. He was the season's youngest designer and had made only two dresses before joining the show.

Known for

Fashion designer

Project Runway Competitor

Muhammad competes on Project Runway Season 22 as a Los Angeles-based designer and patternmaker.[1][2]

Brand founder

YahSoul Creative Director

He is the founder and creative director of YahSoul Enterprises LLC, a streetwear brand reviving YahSoul.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. 2026

    Self-Taught Design Path

    Muhammad works as a self-taught fashion designer and patternmaker based in Los Angeles.[1][2]

  2. 2026

    YahSoul Enterprises Founder

    He founded YahSoul Enterprises LLC and serves as the company's creative director.[1][2]

  3. 2026

    Father's Line Revived

    His streetwear brand revives his father's clothing line, YahSoul, which went under during the 2008 financial crisis.[1][2]

  4. 2026

    Project Runway Debut

    Muhammad competed on Project Runway Season 22 as the season's youngest designer.[1][2]

  5. 2026

    Limited Dress Experience

    He had made only two dresses before competing on the show.[1][2]

  6. 2026

    Faux Denim Challenge Win

    Muhammad won the Episode 5 challenge featuring faux denim.[1][2]

  7. 2026

    Episode Six Immunity

    He held immunity in Episode 6 of the competition.[1][2]

Good to know

Age and Location

Muhammad is 23 years old and based in Los Angeles, California.[1][2]

Professional Roles

He works as a fashion designer and patternmaker.[1][2]

Instagram Handle

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

Brand Name

His streetwear brand is YahSoul Enterprises LLC.[1][2]

Family Clothing Line

YahSoul Enterprises LLC revives his father's clothing line, YahSoul.[1][2]

Season's Youngest Designer

Muhammad is the youngest designer on Project Runway Season 22.[1][2]

Episode Five Winner

He won the faux denim challenge in Episode 5.[1][2]

Episode Six Immunity

He held immunity in Episode 6.[1][2]