Makeup is an amazing thing—something that Pearl, a finalist on RuPaul's Drag Race, knows particularly well. Artists at Wilhelmina Image Board NYC's stellar lineup of fashion photographers, makeup artists, and stylists worked with Pearl to create a gorgeous series of highly editorial images, many of which portray icons throughout the decades. From kitsch to couture, see every mesmerizing shot. (Plus, click through to the end to check out a behind-the-scenes video.)
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Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Stefan Kehl
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2
Space Pearl
Hellin Kay
Photo: Geoff Barrenger
Makeup and hair: Ronnie Peterson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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3
Pearl: Girl of the Year 1984
Hellin Kay
Photo: Carmelo Donanto
Makeup: Cynthia Christina
Hair: Isaac Davidson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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4
Pearl-Ah Fawcett for Willy Shampoo
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Hair: Bruce Dean
Makeup: Harley Merva
Styling: Allison St. Germain
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5
Dark Lady
Hellin Kay
Photo: Carmelo Donanto
Makeup: Cynthia Christina
Hair: Isaac Davidson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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6
Boys Love Blondie
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Kim White
Hair: Anthony Joseph
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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7
Portrait of a Lady
Hellin Kay
Photo: Portrait of a Lady
Makeup: Bruce Dean
Hair: Anthony Joseph
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8
The Lady Wears Red
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Kim White
Hair: Anthony Joseph
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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9
Roller Pearl
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Stefan Kehl
Hair: Isaac Davidson
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10
Pearl & The Shark
Hellin Kay
Photo: Standa Merhout
Makeup: Renee Garnes
Hair: Isaac Davidson
Styling: Marcela Bravo
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11
Sprouse Pearl
Hellin Kay
Photo: Carmelo Donato
Makeup: Cynthia Christina
Hair: Isaac Davidson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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12
Pearlarella
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Bruce Dean
Hair: Anthony Joseph
Styling: Allison St. Germain
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13
Gypsys, Tramps & Pearl
Hellin Kay
Photo: Carmelo Donato
Makeup: Cynthia Christina
Hair: Isaac Davidson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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14
The Domestic Goddess
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Bruce Dean
Hair: Anthony Joseph
Styling: Allison St. Germain
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15
Come Fly With Pearl
Hellin Kay
Photo: Geoff Barrenger
Makeup and hair: Ronnie Peterson
Styling: Timothy Reukauf
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16
Pearl Munroe: Willy's Favourite Angel
Hellin Kay
Photo: Joey Falsetta
Makeup: Bruce Dean
Hair: Harley Merva
Styling: Allison St. Germain