January 26, 2023
14 'Drag Race' Stars Who Define Trade
Timothy Rawles READ TIME: 14 MIN.
Miss Abby OMG, "Drag Race Holland" Season 1
There's no questioning this diva puts some serious time in at the gym. In fact, he labels himself a "muscle queen." On the runway, this queen serves us a variety of looks from regal Filipino eleganza to cover model realness. It's this versatility that makes our heart pitter-patter whether he's beat for the gods or serving drinks out of drag to thirsty queens at the club without his shirt on.
Sederginne, "Drag Race Holland" Season 1
Named after a Belgium painkiller, this Flemish queen isn't giving us any headaches in, or out, of drag. Trichophiliasts will want to search through Sederginne's social media pages for photos of him not wearing a shirt. But "Drag Race" fans can also scroll through his many looks that show why he's considered such a fan favorite.
Tayce, "RuPaul's Drag Race U.K." Season
Season 2 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" introduced us to Tayce. Although his looks were awe-inspiring on the runway, it was in his confessionals that kept us transfixed. That exuberant confidence. That beaming perfect smile. Tayce may have been chastised for relying too much on her looks, but that is a win for the rest of us.
Jiggly Caliente," "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 4, "All Stars" Season 6
The clue is in her last name. Plus-size queens often get overlooked as "trade" because of a certain stigma. Despite that, many thicc goddesses have graced the Drag Race arena. Jiggly is one of them. As a trans woman of color, she is not only twisting the norms of reality TV but the definition of trade itself.
Miss Fame, "Drag Race" Season 7
Miss Fame is a gorgeous gender-fluid contestant who appeared on Season 7 of Drag Race. Since then, they have had a successful career in modeling and makeup. That makes sense because Miss Fame's expression and beauty go beyond any traditional definition of the word gender, in or out of drag.
Valentina, "Drag Race" Season 9, "All Stars" Season 4
Ironically, Valentina was sent home on Season 9 because she covered up her face during a lip sync for your life challenge. But this versatile performer definitely has the looks. She has appeared in both Vogue and Vogue Mexico. On her season she may not have come away with the crown, but her popularity won her the "Fan Favorite" award.
Pearl, "Drag Race" Season 7
Often appearing in only her birthday suit on social media, the inked-up Pearl was accused of not having a personality by Mama Ru on Season 7. Today, her piercing cyan eyes greet fans on social media where she shows off her love of the outdoors, her doll collection and her exquisite male form.
