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# Drag Queen Christmas Campaigns
Lush Cosmetics' 'DRAGmas' Stars Kim Chi, Detox & Shea Couleé

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-12 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragmas
References: [allure](https://www.allure.com/story/lush-holiday-rupaul-drag-queens-campaign) & [lushusa](https://www.lushusa.com/Search-Show?cgid=christmas)

For its [holiday campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-happily-ever-after) this year, [Lush Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changing-shower-gel) is wishing fans a "Merry DRAGmas" with the help of three drag queens who rose to fame as contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race: Kim Chi, Detox and Shea Couleé. Lush's 2018 Christmas collection spotlights a range of fun bath products that foam, fizz and glitter, including bath bombs, [luxury bath melts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diwali-bath-product), candy cane-shaped bubble bars and the brand's all-new soothing, lavender-scented Sleepy Shower Gel.

In the campaign, the drag queens sport outfits that boldly incorporate festive products from the Lush Christmas collection. For a portion of the month, Lush Cosmetics will be featuring each drag queen in its retail shop windows and will also be holding in-store events where fans can meet the queens in New York City, Los Angeles and Chigaco.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Holiday Drag Queen Campaigns:** Lush Cosmetics' 'DRAGmas' demonstrates the trend of incorporating drag queens in holiday marketing campaigns, creating a unique and inclusive brand experience.
- **Interactive Bath Products:** Lush's 2018 Christmas collection showcases a trend of interactive bath products, like bath bombs and bubble bars, that engage customers and make bath time more enjoyable.
- **In-store Events with Influencers:** Lush Cosmetics' in-store events featuring drag queens highlight the trend of hosting live experiences with influencers to attract and engage customers.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can leverage the trend of incorporating drag queens in campaigns to enhance brand image and appeal to a diverse consumer base.
- **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of interactive bath products to create unique product offerings and enhance the customer experience.
- **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can utilize the trend of hosting in-store events with influencers to create memorable experiences for brands and their customers.

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