Nymphia Wind, the latest winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” made waves at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards with a strangely-themed outfit that left fans shocked and confused.
Nymphia Wind, known offstage as Leo Tsao, turned heads at the Emmys on September 15, 2024, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Famous for her banana-themed looks, the performer did not disappoint. However, not everyone was pleased.
User comment about Nimphia Wind’s outfit at the 2024 Emmys red carpet | Source: TikTok/enews
As the first East Asian winner of RuPaul‘s long-running show, her appearance carries significant cultural weight, and she strutted onto the red carpet in a daring, fruit-inspired ensemble that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Nymphia Wind attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
In this image, her outfit—a dramatic, green-yellow banana ensemble—was a showstopper. The costume featured exaggerated fruit peel elements that wrapped around her body and flared out, creating a striking silhouette that commanded attention. The look was accessorized with a tree-looking hairdo and ankle-bending stilettos, adding even more theatrics.
Megami and Nymphia Wind | Source: Getty Images
She was also seen taking photos alongside fellow drag performer Megami. In comparison, her fellow competitor’s red dress looked much more understated. But she was carrying a replica of “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” and a rose, which are nods to the Tim Burton film, “Beetlejuice.”
The cast of Season 16 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” | Source: Getty Images
The red carpet also saw the entire cast of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16 posing together. Stars like Mirage, Amanda Tori Meating, Xunami Muse, and more got close for the shot and captivated the cameras with their particular styles. Nymphia can be seen behind Plane Jane, who is in a show-stopping outfit herself.
