

“We were like, ‘People are going to want these jeans.’ I am open to collaboration, so whoever is out there and wants the most stunning jeans in the world … let’s go. By RuPaul's Drag Race Facebook Hey y'all my name is Simone and I am the. It could be whatever, and I think that culmination of my year was really fun and I’m happy with it. It didn’t have to be this serious moment. “It ended up being a lot of fun because we got to create jeans from nothing and make them our own, so it was the most fun in putting it together. And if we’re going to do a shirt, it has to be perfectly fitted and molded to my body.’ The entire world has changed since the 13th season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on New Year's Day, but after Friday's finale Drag Race fans everywhere have a new reigning queen: Symone, the. We said, ‘If we’re going to do jeans, they need to be most custom-sparkly, crystallized jeans ever to be seen.

Watch the RuPaul's Drag Race season 13 queens hilariously read photos of their first time in drag. “That scared me because I didn’t want people to think I was being shady, but it felt the most correct. Drag Race queen Symone on her Lil' Kim-inspired. So, of course, it was jeans and t-shirts. Do we want to go avant-garde? Do we want to go with a gown? Then it came down to what is the most unexpected thing that they think I would do. Symone on Instagram: Say Their Names Not just to remember.

It was about which direction we wanted to go in. The entire world has changed since the 13th season of RuPaul's Drag Race premiered on New Year's Day, but after Friday's finale Drag Race fans everywhere have a new reigning queen: Symone. Drag Makeup Drag Queens, Races Fashion, Runway Fashion, Drag Queen Outfits, Drag King. It was really hard and it took a very long time. It’s a combination of your year and you want to show growth, but you also want to still remain true to who you are. Click here to subscribe.“It took so long because it is such a heavy thing. This story first appeared in the June 16 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Janet Jackson didn’t personally reach out, but I know that she watched my lip sync to “The Pleasure Principle.” It’s all amazing, but I was truly gagged by that Rihanna DM. Symonee, the 'RuPauls Drag Race' season 13 winner reveals the formula to drag success: a dollop of Rihanna, a dash of Lil Kim, and a big helping of Naomi Campbell. Any other outreach?Īriana Grande reached out to me, so did Hayley Williams. It’s shifted the conversation and the movement and a lot of people’s views on gay culture. We wouldn’t have a lot of the things we have, as gay people, without this show. This show has literally changed the world. People on Twitter were like, “You just explained drag to my dad!”ĭid being on the show change your opinion of it? Originally from Conway, Arkansas, the 26-year-old, ne Reggie Gavin, has delivered hilarious performances, compelling lip-synchs, and some of the season's best runway moments all with her skin. And it’s a pretty big deal! You don’t really think of the divas getting an opportunity like that, but what’s great is that I don’t know how much of that audience is watching Drag Race. I’ll be completely honest, I had to do my research on that one. The NPR gig, that was one I did not see coming.
