VIOLET

Violet is a great example of one of the queens from Drag Race to go on to HUGE things. At first, I wasn't a fan, having met once and heard "the talk" of how bitter and caustic she can get. But show me a queen who can't be, and I'll eat this keyboard. There is no denying she is one of the bigger successes to go on to big things since the show, and has only blown up bigger. Violet is pretty much a international drag performer and a global fashion icon. Although the 29 year old triumphed on the 7th season over Ginger Minj, Pearl and Kennedy, Violet is still trying to prove her worth, and I feel is doing it. Violet is part drag, part fashion part burlesque, and part circus, and doesn't find getting naked. No wonder I grew to like her!! She's a perfect spectacle. She is also innovative, gender-bending, and loves her 19-inch waist. While music hasn't been a big focus for the queen up to this point, she did dabble, but it wasn't till her latest release Fade to Grey that she has exploded. And with the song and video getting good acclaim and reviews she is looking to expand with more music going forward. The video is a remix, an 80's inspired masterpiece with a strong sound, sharp synths and seductively whispered vocals. It's such a well down and arty video and showcases Paul Jason Dardo, the person behind the character and the almighty, all glamorous Violet together, switching between these two contrasting, yet connected personas in an Olymp-like location. If you have seen a Violet show, you will get the full Violet experience, much like you would with Sasha Velour. One gets to dive deeper into Violet's magic universe of self -expression.

 And now the afternoon interlude. Fabulous!