From the Editor: Get Your Spring Queening On

When I was first introduced to the world of drag, I wasn’t really a fan. I saw a lot of catty infighting, both in the local scene and on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and a lot of the looks didn’t appeal to me. They were super glam, pink, and glittery—not my aesthetic. 

Then, our former editor introduced me to “alt drag”—in short, drag that doesn’t depend on gender or social norms. It can be nonbinary or king drag, and it can involve all kinds of looks, including monsterous features; crazy, horror-inspired looks: and all kinds of weird inspiration. 

And through that introduction to drag, I also learned about a side of the community that was different, more welcoming and inclusive to someone less tied to a specific gender or sexuality, and more queer, to someone who presents more “alternative” in aesthetic. 

My point here? Drag really is for everyone. You don’t have to love Britney Spears, drinking, and traditional drag aesthetic to get behind the longstanding tradition of dressing in drag, performing, and being fabulous. And there’s something for everyone in these pages, whether you’re looking for updates on your favorite queens, local stuff, or a history of “cross-dressing.”

So go out there and get your spring queening on, even if that just means getting rid of some stuff that doesn’t spark joy and dressing fabulously. We’ll see you on the dance floor!