Photo-Illustration: Vulture. Photos: Courtesy of VH1 Nobody knows RuPaul like Zaldy. The designer has been crafting beautiful gowns, fabulous frocks, and screaming statement pieces for the legendary drag queen since 1992, when the two first met in a New York City nightclub. These days, as Drag Race spreads across the globe, Zaldy is tasked with making about 80 custom Ru looks a year, a feat that’s earned him five Emmy nominations and three wins. Zaldy looks at each season of Drag Race as a collection of sorts, all inspired by the relationship he has with his client.