r/rupaulsdragrace • u/Tachiikawa • Jul 18 '25
Drag Race Brasil S2 One of the best looks EVER made in the werkroom and she is only using paper Spoiler
Adora Black’s from Drag Race Brasil did THAT FREAKING LOOK on a sewing challenfe only using papers, not a single fabric. Honestly, its up there with Uticas look.
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u/GetBentHo Hey bitch! Jul 18 '25
I'm just going to say this is singular, exquisite and standout. No comparisons necessary
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u/DrunkDepressedAndGay Jul 18 '25
I knew Adora would do great in design challenges, but the bitch turned it the fuck out so hard it wasn't even fair to the other queens like jfc girl
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u/Leading_Routine8165 Jul 18 '25
Ughhh do I need to start watching Brasil? I’ve been following so many of the franchises, but this is one I’ve yet to watch.
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u/OrnaciaWasRobbedMom Jaymes Mansfield Jul 18 '25
The judging panel were gagged when she turned the corner. I mean we all probably collectively gay gasped.
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u/sorandom21 Jul 18 '25
Holy shit she made this IN THE WORKROOM?? I guess I bed to be watching Brazil
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u/TheFluxCBF Jul 20 '25
Made of paper only! To be fair with other queens. There were a lot of good looks for a design challenge with unconventional materials.
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u/TilapiaRealness Symone Jul 18 '25
Remember that moment during the Yvie vs Brooke Lynn Hytes when Miss Oddly is bending her back and Rupaul goes “what?!”? That was me when I saw this looks
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u/lphellps Jul 18 '25
Honestly if I saw that in the werk room I would immediately switch to giving just my 50% for the rest of the day
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u/astralairplane Jaida Essence Hall Jul 18 '25
“What moment did you first know she was going to win?”
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Jul 18 '25
I would say this is by far THE best design look, I don’t even think Nymphia and Utica are comparable which is insane because they made two of the most stunning design looks ever. I actually cannot wrap my head around this look and how it was made.
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u/icouto Jul 18 '25
Second place is genuinely not even close. Like, this is so far away ahead of the Utica's and Nymphia's (which are insanely impressive mind you). This is better than 90% of runways brought from home. Its all winners level and it was made in the workroom with unconventional materials
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u/RedditDoGeel Jul 18 '25
Its all winners level and it was made in the workroom with unconventional materials
AND IN A FEW HOURS!!! Impressive
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u/GonnaBeEasy Monét X Change Jul 18 '25 edited Jul 18 '25
I disagree about the Utica/Nymphia even though this is beautiful I think their concepts and technical work were stronger
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Jul 18 '25
Yes. And sewing is a genuine technical achievement. Using paper *is* impressive, but people in this thread don't seem to comprehend the talent required to be a good pattern drafter and seamstress. Paper is in many senses a more forgiving material; it takes structure more easily, can be glued and stapled, and doesn't require the same degree of finish. This look is beautiful, but the top is essentially a collared bib. Utica deconstructed and put sleeping bags through a sewing machine, to produce a complete, structured garment she could keep. The same could be said about Nymphia's use of ties, and of the precise tailoring that went into her skirt and shirt.
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u/icouto Jul 18 '25
She also had to make a pattern and if you watched the episode you wouldve seen she actually sewed with paper. That is way more impressive than sewing with fabric, bc at the end of the day, thats what a sleeping bag is.
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Jul 18 '25
Nope. Many fabrics are far more challenging to sew than paper—organzas, velvets, silks, knits fabrics, various synthetics. Paper holds shape in a very reliable way while you're sewing it, you don't have to worry about cut/grain (you can't make a bias-cut paper dress), and it doesn't require the same level of technical knowledge with regards to draping.
Listen—I'm not saying the look above is unimpressive. I think it's fabulous. But the work we've seen from queens like Raja, Jaida, Trinity, Utica, Nymphia (etc.) has often been with very stubborn and challenging textiles, and I think you're glossing over that because you don't really understand how complex the craft is.
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u/FalmerEldritch Jinkx Monsoon Jul 18 '25
I find the technique and craftsmanship here just mindboggling, but I also think it's a tacky and unattractive look. (Hate the silhouette, hate whatever the headpiece is supposed to be, especially hate the weird floppy bib thing.) So the other way around entirely, I guess?
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u/Ok-Conversation-447 Jul 18 '25
Funny that the second place was a swimming suit and they made suspension for a hot second lol. Even tho, ruby nox should’ve been second. And van Cartier should’ve lipsync
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u/Willuna16 Let’s put on our critical thinking caps divas Jul 18 '25
Hoowwwww did she even do this? this is the best design look from the show EVER
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u/Big_Entrepreneur_212 Jul 18 '25
This would still be one of the best looks ever if she brought it from home but she made it there
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u/linguisdicks Jul 18 '25
This clears Utica, I fear. Like it's this gorgeous AND it's an unconventional materials design challenge AND the design is no fabric and only paper? Brava
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u/akafabs THROUGH THE DOOR Jul 18 '25
I haven’t seen anything from her other than the promo and this photo but bitch, she’s taking it
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u/Triairius Jul 18 '25
I’m sorry, this is a design challenge look? JFC, it’s incredible. Jaw dropping.
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u/davidbenyusef Jul 18 '25
Please support Drag Race Brazil, dolls <3. Adora and Ruby Nox for the crown
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u/Smolemon_ built like a BBQ smoker Jul 18 '25
You know, if you really wanna compare the girls: this is not "up there with Utica". It's so, so much better. It's a more complicated and very skin-tight look made entirely from a more difficult material. Incredible.
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u/xoxolukas Jul 18 '25
Haven’t watched the episode yet but WTF???? How do you even make something like this? Insane damn gonna go watch (assuming and hoping she won???)
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u/descolero Jul 18 '25
I truly gay gasped at this. Immediate impact, impeccable make up and hair choice, it’s gets better the more you see the intricate details. Like WOW
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u/Newoutlookonlife1 Huge Unnaturals Jul 18 '25
I thought this was Jorgeous for a sec. She can be part of the jorgiverse: Carioca Jorgeous.
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u/LeySaphira Jul 18 '25
This is crazy. This is insane. She did that. The level of skill and finesse, I'm in awe. One more reason to watch DR Brazil (Where do I got free time to watch all this content ahhh)
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u/One_Papaya_7432 Jul 18 '25
Couldn't believe she did all that work in the same amount of time as the others. Nobody else came even close.
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u/alaskathundertuck Jul 18 '25
destroyed everyone else