Adamson started doing drag in London in 2019. That year, he won a competition called "The Crown" hosted by Kitty Scott-Claus.[6] His drag name comes from his mother calling him vain and his love of fashion.[7] His husband makes his costumes.[8]
In 2021, Vanity Milan competed on series three of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[9] While on the show, Vanity Milan recorded the song "BDE," for which she won a challenge. She also won three lip syncs, tying with Series 2 contestant Tayce for the most lip syncs won on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[3] Vanity Milan was eliminated in the ninth episode of the series,[10] finishing in fourth place.[11][12] Since the show, Vanity Milan has commented on the lack of diversity on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.[13][14]
In 2022, Vanity Milan released her debut single "Miss Milan (Don't Play With Me)"[15][16] and a second single titled "Pissed".[17][18] She was also featured in the music video for Cheryl Hole's debut single "Need the Power".[19][20]
In June 2022, Vanity Milan was featured alongside Kitty Scott-Claus on an episode of Pointless Celebrities.[21]
In October 2022, Vanity Milan was announced as a contestant on Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World.[4][22] While on the show, she recorded the song "Bonjour, Hi," for which she won the first challenge and lip sync.[23] Milan was eliminated in the fifth episode of the series,[24] placing fifth overall.[25]
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