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Drag queens highlight padding art ahead of 2026 Met Gala

April 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

The 2026 Met Gala is scheduled for Monday evening, celebrating the Met’s new 'Costume Art' exhibition on clothing and the body. Drag queens have mastered padding techniques to create illusory feminine forms, echoing the exhibit's themes. Performers like Jimbo, Plane Jane, and Bob the Drag Queen shared their methods and the empowering role of padding.