It’s been a year of mayhem, but in the midst of the madness came a blazing ball of joy in the long-awaited arrival of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK to
BBC Three.
Ru was joined by bestie Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and a bevy of guest stars – from Andrew Garfield to Jade ‘Little Mix’ Thirlwall – to judge the most characterful lineup of queens the show has seen in its 10 year history.
After eight weeks of filthy-fabulous language and fiercely-fought challenges, Scouse star The Vivienne sashayed her way to the crown and sceptre, becoming the show’s first homegrown winner.Related... Dividing And Redefining: How RuPaul’s Drag Race Has Changed The Face Of
British Drag We’ll have to wait till mid-2020 for season two, but if you or a pal are already missing the queens from your screens, don’t feel Blu – there’s plenty of merch from glam to Gothy (because different Strokes for different folks, right?).
Let’s be Crystal clear: the Viv has teamed up with Binge on a range of tops and trinkets – while the rest of the queens are flogging a Baga treats on the official merch store. We have our eyes on this Frock Destroyers sweatshirt, for starters.
Not to be outdone, fans have also been generating their own tributes on Etsy – here are our favourite bits for anyone with a Cheryl Hole in their heart right now. Don’t be a Scaredy-Kat. There’d be Sum Ting Wong if you didn’t indulge. Baga Chipz
Christmas Card, Etsy, £4.07 It was the stand-out catch-phrase of the season. Now it’s on a Christmas card. Buy it now. RuPaul A3 ‘Love Yourself’ Poster, Etsy, £20Who wouldn’t want to wake up to Ru’s mantra every morning? Inspirational.Buy it now.RuPaul’s Drag Race Sashay Away Shantay You Stay Doormat, Etsy, £29.29When you’re crossing a threshold as fabulous as this one, there’s one way to do it: strut for your lives.
Buy it now. The Library Is Open Print, Etsy, £3.25The reading challenge is one of the stand-out highlights of any Drag Race season – and the British queens excelled at it. Made us feel quite patriotic.
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UK Cast Tee, Etsy, £20 If you want to wear the UK cast across your chest, you can start with this tee.
Buy it now. Bianca del Rio “Not Today Satan” Tea Cup And Saucer, Etsy, £27Lest we forget the queens of seasons past... the same Etsy maker has also memorialised Trixie Mattel, Sharon Needles and Adore Delano in crockery form.
Buy it now. Katya Zamolodchikova Fan Thwoorp Pin, Etsy, £6If you’ve watched Trixie and Katya’s
YouTube series you will know a thwoorp is the sound your fan makes when you open it to make a VERY important point.
Buy it now. Drag Race Bunting, Etsy, £15Display your love for the lot of them with this celebratory bunting, a must-buy for the Drag Race parties you’re got planned for the start of season two.
Buy it now. Related... BBC Confirms Some Drag Race UK News That Will Make You Feel 'Much Bettah' Drag
Queen Quotes Art Prints, Etsy, £6Swot up on your Pocket Ru Paul Wisdom – then pick your favourite inspirational quote for the wall.
Buy it now. RuPaul Shantay You stay, Sashay Away Earrings, Etsy, £15Because it’s nice to wear your judgments where people can properly see them.
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