Paris Is Burning is one of my favorite films. Mainly because it asks one simple question: What if there was place you could go for night and be a star? Something like the drag(ier) version of the Oscars. A Ball with trophies stacked glimmering in the stage lights with engravings like Upcoming Pretty Girl or High Fashion Sportswear. It’s your night and you can be whoever you want. You’re a dropout? Who says you can’t compete for Schoolboy or Schoolgirl Realness? Not the skinniest bitch out there? Luscious Body is your category gurl. An amateur? Try Butch Queen First Time in Drags At A Ball. There’s something for everyone and this inclusiveness makes Paris Is Burning special. I’m not an executive but I sure as hell feel like one when I drink out of this mug. We made these for us fakin’ it till we make it. So don’t ever let anyone tell you you’re not real. And please don’t leave this mug in your office dishwasher for some asshole to claim. ConDRAGulations on your new mug! Now sashay away.
See my Paris is Burning stills here. Thanks to my partner Nathan! Check out his site here.
