10 of the best Rupaul’s Drag Race looks, inspired by fashion’s most iconic designers.

 

The main stage of RuPaul’s Drag Race has been an epicentre of creativity and expression, skyrocketing the show and its franchises as one of the most watched television series across the world, crafting a cultural impact of visibility and expression for the LGBTQIA+ community, and more specifically the Drag expression.

Fashion has always been the main epicentre of contestants’ creativity, serving looks, eleganzas and many balls that drip with originality, craftsmanship and self-expression, launching the careers of fashion’s biggest contemporary muses like Violet Chachki, Bimini Bon Boulash, Shea Couleé and many others, giving them a platform of expressing their multilayered vision and talent. In fact, just few weeks ago, Shea Couleé became the very first contestant to wear Haute Couture on the runway, strutting in an intricate Valentino Haute Couture AW19 gown, beaming with opulence.

In recent years following the show’s immense success, the style and fashion on the main stage has become increasingly more and more creative, bridging the industry closer with the community, further sharing inspiration in a two-way manner. Right here, Perfect has compiled the show’s biggest fashion moments to date, with references to the fascinating 90s, as well as futurism.

Shea Couleé in the original Valentino Haute Couture AW19 floral embellished gown.

Kerri Colby in the original Versace SS20 green gown, worn originally by Jennifer Lopez in 2000.

Monét X Change in a recreation of Schiaparelli Couture Spring 21 muscle leather gown.

Bimini in a recreation of the Iris Van Herpen FW12 3D-printed amoeba silk dress.

Nicky Doll in a recreation of Thierry Mugler’s AW95 silver metallic robot corset and armour.

Kahmora Hall in the original Bob Mackie SS01 chartreuse embellished organza gown.

Aquaria in a recreation of the Dior Couture AW08 wrap dress.

Valentina in a recreation of the Saint Laurent SS18 puffed black short gown.

Shea Couleé in a recreation of the Thierry Mugler SS98 crystal bodysuit.

Aja LaBeija in a recreation of Comme Des Garçons AW12 optical illusion colour-block oversized dress.


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