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u Paul’s Drag Race has become a phenomenon in recent years. What started out as a LGBTQIA+ staple, has now breached its way into mainstream culture and has given a platform to queer artists around the world. Simultaneously, it has raised the bar for the art of drag, and fashion wise, it has given birth to some notorious fashion queens. The art of drag and fashion are the ultimate collaborators, resulting in an amalgamation of curated, couture looks, with a drag twist. Fashion queens, such as Gigi Goode, Symone and Crystal Methyd, are just some examples of fashion excellence highlighted on Drag Race, each bringing an intelligent twist to the runway. Each contestant has shown versatility and individuality in challenges, but particularly on the runway. In turn, these queens and the countless others that have sashayed across our screens have inspired many to get involved in the art form. They have elevated fashion within drag and inspired creativity in our community. The competitive level within drag has risen, and a standard has almost been set. Queens are investing more, learning more and incorporating trends into their new looks. Chaps, which made a major comeback in the 2019 festival season, were reverent all throughout the drag scene, as well as tulle. Drag was always a major part of fashion, but its importance is now being given the respect it deserves. The 2019 Met Gala was focused on Susan Sontag’s “Notes on Camp”, which honestly could have just been on the runway of Drag Race.
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