Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The cost of drag is, well, a drag. Elaborate looks, tariffs and fewer tips are making it harder to pull off being a queen. Social media and shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race have raised the bar for what audiences expect, forcing many queens to spend even more to keep up. Sheldon McIntosh, better known as Toronto drag star Tynomi Banks, breaks down the cost of the towering wigs, glittering heels and custom-made outfits.
Video by Keito Newman and Kelsey Wilson. #Drag #DragQueen #Toronto #DragRace
The cost of drag is, well, a drag. Elaborate looks, tariffs and fewer tips are making it harder to pull off being a queen. Social media and shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race have raised the bar for what audiences expect, forcing many queens to spend even more to keep up. Sheldon McIntosh, better known as Toronto drag star Tynomi Banks, breaks down the cost of the towering wigs, glittering heels and custom-made outfits.
Video by Keito Newman and Kelsey Wilson. #Drag #DragQueen #Toronto #DragRace
