Trixie Mattel is an all star, but fans knew that even before she took home the crown on season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. It’s unfit to call Trixie a double, triple, or even quadruple-threat, because we’ve lost count of the number of industries she’s dominated. After her original run on season seven of RuPaul’s Drag Race she began a web show with fellow fan favorite, Katya, called UNHhhh that was eventually spun-off into its own cable show on Viceland, appropriately titled The Trixie and Katya Show. She’s been on countless tours showing off both her comedy and singing chops, and even released two EPs — the cleverly paired titles Two Birds and One Stone — that expanded the Trixie Mattel brand into country-folk music with singles such as “Mama Don’t Make Me Put On That Dress Again.” Now Trixie has partnered with Sugarpill Cosmetics to create a makeup collection called “Oh Honey!” (after one of her UNHhhh catch phrases) that she claims is for both “a drag queen, or someone who works as a librarian”.

To celebrate the launch of her new makeup line, and in preparation for DragCon NYC 2018, Teen Vogue chatted with the drag phenom to discuss her year since winning, tips on attending DragCon, and the future of drag.

Trixie at DragCon LA 2018. Courtesy of Movi Inc for World of Wonder.

Teen Vogue: Hi Trixie! How’s it going?

Trixie Mattel: You know, I was up at 5:30 AM getting in drag, and since then I’ve done everything. I’ve been running around talking about the exciting upcoming DragCon NYC, and also the launch of my new makeup line Oh Honey! With Sugarpill.

TV: Do you have any tips for fans going to DragCon?

TM: If you’ve never been and you’re unsure, think about this: you are currently unsure about coming to the most stimulating, loving, and enjoyable experience you will ever have. I have been to every DragCon, and every day at DragCon, and it’s like you get all of these queer superheroes in one room, with the most incredible, built-in shopping of your whole life. I mean there’s makeup, wigs, hair, fragrances, bath bombs, nail polishes, costumes, shoes, whatever you want. I mean you could walk in bald naked and leave in stunning drag. You probably shouldn’t try to come naked, although I’m sure some of the other drag queens will try.

TV: Do you have any advice for anyone that will have their first experience meeting a drag queen?

TM: Honestly, drag queens are in a lot of pain, and they are very fragile. What they are wearing and doing is very fragile, so just consider that. Maybe instead of a hug, try a high five or a thumbs up. Maybe blow a kiss. It’s just easier to communicate with your eyes and your voice by saying ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you’. But some people love hugs! For me, I’d rather fist bump or dab, you know.

TV: Have you noticed any difference between the DragCon LA and NYC experiences?

TM: No, actually. I think the two just bring in more local artists. In New York you get more fashion designers, jewelry artists, and vendors. But I think that’s one of the great things about having two different experiences. Let’s say you’re based in New York and you go to DragCon NYC, you’re probably going to run into handmade beauty products, independent jewelry companies, and local queens you might not know about. I know it’s cheesy, but it’s really cool to be able to pick up a ring and shake the hand of the person that made it while you buy it.

Trixie performing at DragCon LA 2018. Courtesy of Movi Inc for World of Wonder.

TV: So we’re getting into this stage of pop culture where drag queens can become well known outside of RuPaul’s Drag Race. There’s The Trixie and Katya Show on Viceland, an entirely separate drag queen competition show Dragula, and now even Alyssa Edwards is getting her own Netflix series. What do you think of where the “future of drag” is heading?