About

Justin Velarde, an accomplished costume designer from Las Vegas, is renowned for his exquisite and vibrant costume creations. As the creative force behind Velarde Custom Designs, he has made a significant mark in the industry, particularly within the drag community, designing for notable drag queens such as Coco Montrese, Jaymes Mansfield, Lawrence Chaney, Asia O’Hara and Deja Skye, among others.  Justin's talents have also been showcased in 'Rupaul's Drag Race Live” the show, where he has crafted custom costumes for various performers and costumes on “All Stars” season 8. Recently he competed on OutTV in a drag designer competition show called “Sew Fierce” where he took home the title of Season Two “Sew Fierce Champion”. Beyond his acclaimed design work, Justin brings unique insights from his experience as a professional dancer, performing in and designing costumes for the Spice Girls Tribute show “Spice Wannabe” on the Las Vegas strip. His understanding of performance dynamics informs his costume creations, emphasizing durability, comfort, and visual impact, showcasing his ability to blend functionality with aesthetic flair, resulting in truly show-stopping designs.