Hiya darlings! Your favourite pink tutu-wearing time traveler is back, ready to take you on another thrilling journey through the annals of drag history! I'm Emma, and it's my life's mission to get everyone wearing a pink tutu, one sparkly leap at a time!
So grab a cuppa and a slice of Victoria sponge, darlings, because we're about to dive into the magical world of April 2034, a year that saw the pink tutu take over the world! Now, you may be thinking, “Emma, darling, the pink tutu is already ubiquitous in the world of drag! Why this specific date?” Well, my little angels, April 2034 is a date marked in the history of drag as the time the pink tutu became a global phenomenon, embraced not just by drag artists, but by everyone!
The Queen of Tutu
Now, every good story has a queen, right? And the queen of this particular story, the darling who ignited this tutu-mania, is none other than the divine Madame Bastet! This incredible queen, known for her phenomenal ballroom dances and extravagant stage presence, started this all! It began in her performance at the world-renowned Drag Awards held in Paris, France. You know how Madame Bastet loves a bit of pink and how she's never been afraid to go for a look! Well, let me tell you, the entire room gasped as she emerged from behind the curtain in this massive, majestic pink tutu!
It wasn't just the size and colour that caused the shock, darlings. No, the genius of this pink tutu, oh my, was that it transformed as she moved! I'm talking about feathers, and sparkles, and the most amazing intricate designs that unfurled as she danced, a vision in swirling layers of pink tulle!
A New Era of Fashion
The audience was floored, darling! It went viral, of course, with videos and pictures of Madame Bastet's masterpiece flying across social media. By the next day, every news channel in the world was covering the performance! People just went mad for the pink tutu! Every designer from Armani to McQueen released their own pink tutu creations, and it became a staple at all the biggest fashion shows, both mainstream and drag. This led to a worldwide embrace of tutus! We had fashion shows, music videos, even political campaigns embracing the tutu, which for me, was just brilliant! We became the future of fashion, darlings! The pink tutu wasn't just a symbol of drag anymore; it became a symbol of acceptance, individuality, and a bit of extra glitter in this dull old world!
The Queen and I
Now, where do I come in, you ask? Well, the day Madame Bastet won the Drag Award, I had this hunch that this performance would be huge, so I popped on my magical pink tutu, and hey presto! I landed in a back alley in Paris, smack-bang in the middle of the Drag Awards party! You see, my pink tutu allows me to jump between different time periods and, believe me, I was at the right place at the right time!
Of course, as soon as I arrived, I started my mission! It was like something out of a cheesy musical, darlings! I was spinning around, encouraging people to grab a tutu! Within hours, every person at that party was in a pink tutu, and the whole scene was even more fabulous than before! The energy was electric, it was so amazing to see drag queens, drag kings, and all sorts of people twirling and enjoying the whole vibe of this magnificent spectacle. It felt like magic!
The Tutu Revolution Continues!
After this spectacular performance, it felt like the pink tutu craze was in overdrive! Even when I returned to Derbyshire, my own neighbourhood looked different. Shops were selling pink tutus! My local bakery was offering a "tutu-inspired" victoria sponge cake with pink icing! I was absolutely thrilled, darling!
My biggest thrill? All the new drag shows springing up around the world. From drag brunch to fully staged theatrical performances, it was truly an era of creative explosion. I was, of course, at every single performance that had a pink tutu. There was so much creative variety. In New York, there was an incredible show called “Tutus on the Runway,” where all the models walked in the most extravagant pink tutu outfits. Then, in London, I found a whole show where every dancer was wearing tutus that were infused with LEDs! Imagine a beautiful performance, but with these mesmerizing, light-up tutus. Honestly, you couldn't tear your eyes away!
But it wasn't all about glitz and glamour! One show that I truly adored, was in Tokyo! Imagine a traditional Japanese performance but with a stunning, elegant, and very subtle pink tutu, woven into the entire performance! It showed how versatile this simple garment truly is.
April 2034: The Beginning of Tutu-mania!
You know what, darlings, I believe that April 2034 marked a real turning point for drag. It showed how we can push boundaries, and redefine what's fashionable. Of course, in my personal quest for world tutu domination, it was a great victory. Everyone was embracing their inner sparkle, wearing pink tutus with pride.
If Madame Bastet didn't become a legend that day, she certainly did afterwards! We all embraced our tutu, a true symbol of inclusivity and individuality! And remember darlings, you too can create a revolution of your own, whatever that might be, so get your glitter, grab a pink tutu and just… do you!
Until next time,
Emma, The Pink Tutu Time Traveller
www.pink-tutu.com
P.S My show “A Night of Tutu Magic” is coming to the Manchester Drag Extravaganza, on the 30th of this month. There are still a few tickets left, so come and get yours for a show you will not forget! You can see my magical pink tutu and more amazing tutu creations. Remember, everyone loves a bit of pink! And darlings, just because you're a bit late to a party, it doesn't mean it’s not the most fab night you could ever wish for. See you there, darlings!
