Times When RuPaul's Drag Race Queens Used Runway To Make Big Statements
The runway is the place to make an impact on RuPaul's Drag Race. It's the place where RuPaul and the judges get one last look at the queens before making decisions about who will stay and who will go. A few queens have taken this opportunity to make bold statements surrounding politics, identity, and more.
A number of runway moments on RuPaul's Drag Race and its many global spin-offs have turned heads. Breathtaking garments, sky-high shoes, intricate makeup, and even an unexpected reveal can be enough for a runway look to go down in reality TV history. However, sometimes competitors take things up a notch, wearing a look that addresses an important, relevant issue.
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Drag Race Holland has noticed the power of a runway look with a message, too. In season 2, the queens were challenged to dress for the theme 'Statements on the Runway.' Through fashion, they communicated the harm in things like racism, body shaming, and the stigma of mental illness. There are many looks that have made a powerful RuPaul's Drag Race runway moment.
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In the wake of intense discussions surrounding Black Lives Matter, season 13 winner Symone made a bold statement with her 'Say Their Names' look. As part of the 'Fascinating Fascinators' theme, Symone arrived wearing an all-white ensemble topped with a fascinator with the words 'Say Their Names' on the back, designed to look as if it had been written in blood. Also on the back were two embellished bullet holes. On top of this, she later posted a dedicated video of the look, accompanied by a monologue: “I'm talented, smart, capable, and angry… Angry that I have to work twice as hard to get
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