Hiya lovelies! Your girl Emma here, back with another instalment of "Time Travels with Emma", bringing you the glitz, glam, and drag history that makes my heart flutter like a sequined butterfly!
This month, darlings, we're waltzing back to 1946, and landing in the heart of New York City - the centre of everything fabulous, of course! But before we dive into the sparkly metropolis, let's give a shout-out to the big news back home in Derbyshire. This week, the Derbyshire Miners' Federation decided to organise a Gala Dance and Dinner for a whole whopping week, in honour of the recent peacetime agreement!
Talk about a proper celebration! It was at the Savoy Hotel in London, and it's just got me thinking, can you imagine a whole week of glamourous gatherings? My, oh, my, that would require one heck of a wardrobe! But I digress.
Today's adventure, lovelies, has a particular oomph to it, because we're hopping back to the dawn of a golden era for American drag - the time when the glamorous Parisian Room first flung open its doors. The Parisian Room, located inside New York's historic St. Moritz Hotel, was, and still is, a legendary hot spot. From the early days of its grand opening, it became the city's go-to venue for lavish shows that blended music, burlesque, and yes, drag. The star of the show back in '46? Why, it was none other than the enchanting Le Roi, known for his outlandish costumes, dramatic performances, and of course, his spectacularly styled wig that truly added the je ne sais quoi. Talk about an inspiration!
The Parisian Room, at the St. Moritz Hotel, became the place to be for New York's social elite, and its star attraction, Le Roi, became known for showcasing theatrical dance performances, alongside the classic burlesque. The very thought of witnessing it firsthand!
Imagine the crowds, the atmosphere, the shimmer, the glitter, the sheer thrill of seeing Le Roi bring the house down! I just bet they served some wicked pink cocktails back in the day, too. I mean, if you're serving drinks in a venue named the "Parisian Room," then some delightfully vibrant drinks should definitely be on the menu. We could all take a lesson from them, don't you think? It's so refreshing to think about a world that embraces all things fabulously flamboyant.
So, lovelies, we've travelled through time, landed right in the heart of American drag history, witnessed a legendary performance, and found ourselves surrounded by all things fabulous. All thanks to my magical, time-travelling, pink tutu!
It truly reminds us that history is more than just dates and names, it's the legacy of our fearless pioneers who paved the way for us, the ones who embraced self-expression and embraced every aspect of who they truly are, without a care for convention. It's a reminder that pink is a powerful color, not just for our tutus, but for our spirit.
Now, it's time to sashay our way into the present, darlings! Until next month's adventure, remember, always have fun with fashion, always keep exploring history, and most importantly, always be your fabulous, glittery, and uniquely beautiful self!
Yours truly, Emma
P.S. Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com for the latest drag fashion tips, reviews, and of course, all things pink tutu-related! I just love seeing your beautiful interpretations of my pink tutu style, so do make sure to post photos of yourselves looking fabulous, because it's all about sharing the love and glitter!
