Fashion is an incredible art form. Dress can be used too express mood, personality,sexuality, and anything you can imagine. Last night during the annual WWU Drag show, fashion was used to convey a message of equality, confidence and fun.
Last night I found myself in a court of Kings and Queens, strutting their stuff with the utmost confidence.
Personally I think drag should be more prevalent and accepted. It has been used throughout history and in all parts of the world.
Going back to the first representations of theatre, female characters were almost always performed by male actors. While opera consistently uses cross-dressing. Did you really think a “man” was hitting those high notes?
Internationally drag is a celebration and an art form. Take Japanese Kabuki for example. During the 1500’s women was prevented from performing in the Kabuki dances. The solution? Dress young men in elaborate female makeup and clothing.
Some of our greatest heroes are dressed in drag. Ever seen the Disney movie Mulan? Ever heard of Joan of Arc?
Pop culture has its fair share of drag sensations. Ru Paul even signed a modeling contract with M.A.C making him the first drag queen supermodel. Many musicians, models, and actors today choose to perform in drag either for fun or to convey the message of equality.
Maybe we should step out of our comfort zone more often. You don’t have to go out dressed as the opposite gender. Just doing anything unexpected and out of the norm can stop people in thier tracks. Make people think. “Why isn’t that form of dress acceptable?” The way you dress can be a more powerful statement than you would think. So go out there and turn some heads!
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