Wigs Fit for a Queen

The Passion Economy by Sony Music

Aug 19, 202041:38Business

Ben Moir knows firsthand that it’s the wig that makes a drag queen shine. But he was frustrated that no one was making wigs perfectly tailored to the needs of drag queens. That frustration turned out to be a great busine...

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