Prince Charles and Jony Ive launch a new design lab backed by Amazon

Since winning RuPaul's Drag Race: All-Stars season 5 last year, Shea Couleé has found a new sense of confidence that's pushing her in unexpected directions. From collaborating with a beer brand to creating her own bar of artisanal soap, Couleé is leveraging the momentum Drag Race has sparked for drag in mainstream culture to elevate her brand. Next stop: the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Here's why that's not out of the realm of possibility and how Couleé is coming into her own as the CEO of her brand.
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How drag queen Shea Couleé is pushing her brand from soap and beer to (hopefully) Marvel

Since winning ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars,’ Shea Couleé has had a newfound confidence that’s pushing her artistry and brand in unexpected directions.

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co.design

Prince Charles and Jony Ive launch a new design lab backed by Amazon

The new lab was built to catalyze environmentally minded designs.

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co.design

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co.design

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Purple’s luxury pillow line has changed the way I sleep

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