Drag involves so many uniques styles of fashion and performance. The United States has held a great foundation for the world of drag, but this concept can be found thriving throughout the entire world involving different characteristics and designs. This research looks at those characteristics and designs that are shown in different areas of the world and dives deeper into how drag artists from those areas feel about their drag.
Is Ru Paul’s interpretation of drag problematic? Drag queens and drag culture are more in the spotlight than ever with the help from a show called RuPaul’s Drag Race. Drag race consists of multiple contestants competing to be the next drag superstar. Throughout the show we see queens go all out but still be sent […]
RuPaul’s drag race has brought the art of drag to the mainstream media and general public. While it has brought visibility and advocacy to the drag scene, it also brings a certain image to it as well. Not all drag artist are alike or as glamorous as the show makes them seem.
Have you and a friend sat down to “spill the tea” lately? Terms such as “tea” have been adapted into pop-culture in the last couple of years and even I did not know where they originated from. Much like any other culture, drag artists have developed their own vocabulary throughout the years. Terminology has a way of bringing a group together, much like a nickname would or “inside jokes”, and this is no different, Honey. Let’s spill the tea on the vocabulary of a drag queen and give these queens the credit they deserve!
Regina Steelheart is a young, fabulous, up and coming drag performer in the St. Louis area. She is known best for her dancing queen style and glam-packed outfits. You can follow Regina on Instagram Transcription of Micro-Podcast Interviewer: I had the opportunity to interview Regina Steelheart, who goes by Connor McDonald outside of drag. And […]