RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Detox created quite the buzz in the LGBTQ community on Wednesday, September 27, when she attended an event for the new book “Linda Evangelista Photographed by Steven Meisel.” The event included a book signing session, during which Detox had the privilege of meeting the iconic Linda Evangelista herself.
In a social media post, Detox paid a heartfelt tribute to Evangelista, whom she has long admired. Dressed in an outfit by Thierry Mugler and sporting hair by Too Funky, Detox described the encounter as nothing short of magical, stating, “Last night I got to meet one of my lifelong idols Linda Evangelista at her conversation with the legendary Fern Mallis. She was enigmatic, lovely, engaging, decadent, radiant, inspiring, and as hypnotically captivating as ever. An icon. A vision.”
Detox’s caption continued with gratitude, expressing, “Thank you, Linda! For everything!!!”
The Instagram carousel that accompanied Detox’s post offered a glimpse into this memorable day, featuring snapshots of Evangelista’s interview with Mallis, a video capturing Detox’s book being signed by the fashion legend, a series of selfies, and even a video of Detox fully embracing the Evangelista fantasy while hitting up a bar.
For Detox, this day was nothing short of a dream come true, and the LGBTQ community celebrates alongside her. There’s truly nothing quite like the experience of meeting your idol while paying tribute to their enduring legacy.
Linda Evangelista and Detox – an unforgettable and iconic duo that will resonate in the hearts of fans everywhere.