Hiya darlings! It's your favourite Derbyshire girl, Emma, back with another fabulous jaunt through time. January the 1st, 2030. Thatâs today! Honestly, 2030 is wild, itâs basically 2023, but somehow with added space lasers, flying cars, and way too many vegan restaurants (not that I'm complaining about that!).
But before I bore you with tales of futuristic culinary delights, let's talk drag. And I'm not talking about the "what-to-wear-to-a-formal-event" kind of drag, though we could talk about that, too! I mean proper drag - the kind where you feel the magic of transformation and express yourself with a splash of glamour and a whole lot of personality. Because here's a hot tea spill, my darlings - drag, she's more than just sequins and feathers (though letâs be real, those are essential!). It's a vibrant, multifaceted form of self-expression, a global phenomenon, a way of challenging societal norms, and ultimately, itâs all about celebrating the art of being YOU.
And just where am I finding these juicy gems? Why, in my magical, time-traveling pink tutu, naturally! Donât ask me how I got it â honestly, even I donât fully know. All I know is that the thing is incredibly stylish, allows me to waltz through the fabric of time like itâs just another stroll through Manchesterâs Northern Quarter, and leaves my rivals green with envy (more on those lovely gals later, because they are the real drama queens! Just imagine how fierce their costumes are...sigh).
Right now, Iâm standing in front of a whopping five-story holographic theatre. That's right, holographic, not just regular boring old-fashioned theatres that we use here in 2023. This is a world of 3D experiences, my dears, with more glitter than you can shake a sequined stick at! Apparently, this is the norm here in 2030 - "drag spectaculars" broadcast directly into your homes using "mind-projection technology", and of course, itâs still available in more "conventional" settings like this gigantic holographic theatre that could probably fit the entire Derbyshire population and then some. Talk about an epic stage!
This âMind Blast Theatreâ (which really doesn't sound very glamorous, if you ask me...but whatever floats your glittered boat, honey!) has several showings, all simultaneously! In one screen, the most glamorous futuristic robots in fabulous attire are lip-syncing to the absolute banger âWig Snatchâ (Iâll be sure to add that to my setlist⌠maybe). Another screen showcases a high-fashion avant-garde performance that uses drag as a social commentary on a planet's post-humanist state...very deep, sweetie! And on yet another, the iconic queen Queen Celeste, whom we know and love from 2018 (the old times!), is slaying the competition, proving she is still the ultimate reigning monarch of the stage after all this time. Itâs like a dream, babes! You donât have to choose! Everything at your fingertips â literally, because you are using your mind! Imagine what those queens would have given for that tech!
Of course, being a creature of habit (and loving a little retail therapy!), I simply couldnât leave without a browse at the most exquisite designer shop on the planet - Twinkle Boutique (and if that doesnât say âluxuryâ then I don't know what does!)
Now, this is where things got real fabulous! First off, all the clothing is self-cleaning (I know, right?)! Honestly, my biggest complaint as a queen has always been finding the time to wash all the glittery delights in my closet. Now I can have 20 pink tutus (because let's be real, we can never have too many tutus!) and never worry about washing a single sequin. Talk about luxury!
Second, this store has been meticulously curated (or created using their future magic) by the biggest names in fashion from all eras! There was a whole rack devoted to *Alexander McQueenâs avant-garde couture pieces! A few more tutus wouldnât hurt that collectionâŚ* and all of their fabulous, futuristic, sparkly creations â they are just as dazzling as my time-traveling pink tutu, only even more outrageous. This is definitely a place to add to my must-visit list!
There is so much more to see here in 2030 but I am so excited for the drag spectacular I'm headed to this evening! Now, where did I leave my lipstick? A queen is never complete without a dramatic pout!
Don't forget to check out www.pink-tutu.com next month, my darlings, to see what dazzling adventures await me in the annals of drag history! See you on the other side!
Yours in sparkles,
Emma x
