As signers, stylists, and ins, gay men have always been fashn dtry power players—a fact the Camp extravaganza put on full, proud display.
Contents:
- THE MET GALA WAS GAYER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN BEFORE
- THE CAMP MET GALA WAS A CELEBRATN OF FASHN’S GAY HISTORY
- MEGAN RAPOE REPLAC GOD WH 'GAY' BLASPHEMO MET GALA OUTF
THE MET GALA WAS GAYER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN BEFORE
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THE CAMP MET GALA WAS A CELEBRATN OF FASHN’S GAY HISTORY
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MEGAN RAPOE REPLAC GOD WH 'GAY' BLASPHEMO MET GALA OUTF
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