The recent episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars had the queens face a design challenge that really tested their skills. The OG Project Runway recappers, Tom and Lorenzo, enjoyed seeing the queens struggle a bit, as it added some excitement to the competition. The mini-challenge, sponsored by Away luggage, was fun and silly, with Nina West coming out on top. However, Shannel’s performance caught the attention of the recappers.
The main challenge required the queens to interpret Ru’s songs through fashion design, and the quality of the textiles used was impressive. Shannel, one of the older queens in the competition, felt the pressure of trying to prove herself after years of being in the industry. Tom and Lorenzo highlighted the importance of recognizing the trailblazing efforts of early-season queens who faced challenges in a different era of reality TV.
The designs presented by the queens in this episode were of a high standard, leading to some suspicion from the recappers. They noted that usually, DIY drag challenges result in a mix of successes and failures, but this time, everyone seemed to excel. While some designs were ambitious but fell short of expectations, others, like Plastique’s, stood out for their beauty and execution.
Jorgeous and Shannel’s designs were deemed less impressive, with Shannel sticking to a basic campy cocktail dress theme. Vanjie’s look received praise for its styling, leading the recappers to suggest a potential career in styling for her. Nina’s design was considered impressive, although her choice of wig was critiqued. Roxxxy’s performance in interpreting the song was commended for delivering the right attitude.
The recappers expressed some criticism towards the Ruby Snippers twist in the competition, feeling that it has become repetitive and lacks excitement. They also took the opportunity to promote their book, “Legendary Children,” which celebrates the impact of RuPaul’s Drag Race on queer culture.
Overall, the episode showcased a high level of talent and creativity from the queens, with some standout moments and designs. As the competition heats up, it will be interesting to see how the remaining queens continue to push the boundaries of drag fashion and performance.