[s1e1] Drag: On A Dime

Nina Flowers , who created a critically acclaimed "punk rock" look.

The series premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race , " Drag on a Dime " (Feb 2, 2009), launched a global phenomenon with nine contestants: Akashia, BeBe Zahara Benet , Jade , Nina Flowers , Ongina , Rebecca Glasscock , Shannel , Tammie Brown , and Victoria "Porkchop" Parker . Judged by RuPaul, Merle Ginsberg, Santino Rice, and guest Bob Mackie, the episode established the iconic format. [S1E1] Drag on a Dime

Despite the "lost season" reputation and lower $20,000 prize, "Drag on a Dime" set the standard, with its premise frequently revisited in later seasons. Drag Race, S10 Ep1: Come for the Face, Stay for the Crazy Nina Flowers , who created a critically acclaimed

A "car wash" photo shoot with photographer Mike Ruiz. Main Challenge: Designing fashion from 99-cent store items. Despite the "lost season" reputation and lower $20,000