Montreal drag queen models dress made from anti-drag posters [Video]

Designers from Village Montreal turned anti-drag posters that were used in rallies in Quebec and the U.S. into a dress that they say sends a message of “benevolence, inclusion, and acceptance” while supporting drag artists and trans people.

Montreal drag artist Sasha Baga modelled the dress, which is on display in the Village Montreal office window and was featured in a short video shot at Le Cocktail bar in the iconic Montreal neighbourhood.

“I remain convinced that beauty begets beauty,” said Baga. “Drag culture is more than entertainment. It is about people who value the differences in each other’s uniqueness. The presence of drag queens and drag kings in the public space raises questions, and our role is to answer them with what we do best: celebrate diversity.”

Village Montreal said it wanted the campaign to be positive constructive and “with a vision about what a better Village, and ultimately …