Hiya darlings! It's your fabulous friend Emma, bringing you another dose of drag-tastic history from the archives of Pink-Tutu.com. This month, we're stepping back in time, or rather twirling through time, all the way to June 1922! Buckle your metaphorical suspenders, grab a sparkly fan, and let's journey into the roaring 20s!
Now, this month's adventure took me all the way to… drum roll… New York City! As you know, darlings, my love for fashion knows no bounds, so naturally, I had to check out the latest trends, and who better to show me around than the glamorous flapper girls! Imagine, darling, all that glorious short hair, bobbing around in short dresses, showing off those fabulously decorated ankles and stockings. I tell you, these flappers knew how to have a good time, especially at all the chic parties they hosted!
Just imagine me, shimmering in my signature pink tutu, arriving at one of these dazzling parties. I felt like I was about to burst into a scene from a vintage musical. The air crackled with excitement as I shimmied onto the dance floor, swirling in my tutu amidst a sea of feathers, fringe, and beaded necklaces. Even the men had a bit of that flapper style with their flamboyant hats and suits. The music! It was fantastic, darlings, a symphony of jazz and Charleston rhythms! We were all swaying, dancing, and laughing the night away!
Now, talking about dancing, my trip wouldn't be complete without a trip to the famous Palladium theatre! That place, darling, was a true hub for entertainment. They were showing Ziegfeld Follies and other magnificent revues that were, as the saying went, “bigger than Broadway!”. These spectacles, you see, weren't just about the dancing - they were about the lavish sets, costumes that could only be dreamed of, and, of course, the spectacular ladies. Each lady brought their own charm and charisma, all those fabulously confident and daring dancers! It was inspiring, darling! You wouldn't believe how much of it has seeped into my drag performances.
Did you know, darling, the Ziegfeld Follies even had a dance scene based on “Oriental" dancers, full of beautiful Eastern-inspired costumes. Those lovely costumes had elaborate headdresses and intricate embroidery. Honestly, darlings, it was breathtaking! It's inspiring to see how even a hundred years ago, people were embracing different styles, experimenting with cultural influences and just enjoying themselves with glamour and exuberance!
While my journey was overflowing with fabulous sights, I did feel a tinge of… what's the word? A lack? Yes! I longed to see a true drag show. You see, darling, drag was still relatively underground back then. While women were pushing boundaries in entertainment, the world wasn’t yet ready for drag queens to sashay into the limelight, not in the way we see today. However, imagine this, darling, a future where we'll have even more captivating and dazzling performances with a perfect blend of traditional dance forms, those fabulous 1920s silhouettes, and our love of pink tutus. We'll make history, darlings!
As I finished my adventures in New York, I hopped into my magical tutu, twirled through time, and found myself back in my comfy room in Derbyshire, with a heart brimming with inspiration. Seeing that world, that energy, those women who danced to their own beat, reminded me why I love drag, why I love the tutu. It's all about freedom, expressing yourself, being fabulous, and pushing the boundaries! It’s about celebrating beauty in all its forms and knowing, darlings, that we are capable of creating spectacular beauty!
Speaking of beautiful, remember to check out my new line of tutus, specially designed to capture that flapper spirit, featuring gorgeous tassels and feather embellishments! Find them on the Pink-Tutu.com website, darlings! Oh, and keep an eye out for my next blog post – I have something really special planned for July! Remember, darling, life is a stage, and the best performances come from embracing yourself and allowing yourself to shine in your most vibrant and truest form. Until next month, keep your spirits high, your attitude fabulous, and never stop twirling!
Stay glamorous,
Emma
