02/24/2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our brother Abraham David Levy Xtravaganza. A beloved member of the House since the mid-1980s, Abraham quickly became an asset to the family, earning a reputation in the ballroom scene for his sleek, model-like frame and avant-garde fashion creativity. He was immortalized in Paris Is Burning, competing in the Punk Rock category—a precursor to today’s Bizarre category—sporting a striking high red mohawk.
Beyond ballroom, Abraham was a fixture of New York City’s 1980s club-kid scene, playing a pivotal role in bringing voguing and ballroom culture to a wider nightlife audience. He was among the first to host voguing competitions outside of traditional ballrooms, helping to expand the movement’s reach. His visionary approach to fashion and unwavering commitment to excellence took him from ballroom runways to RuPaul’s Drag Race and New York Fashion Week, dressing countless nightlife icons and LGBTQ+ personalities along the way. While we mourn the loss of our House brother and a vital part of Xtravaganza history and culture, we also celebrate Abraham’s legacy—one that made the world more vibrant, daring, and undeniably fabulous.
-vip
