Hello, lovelies! It's your girl, Emma, and this month's journey has taken me on a trip through the decades, right back to the dazzling, fabulous, and oh-so-glamorous year 2036! Can you believe it? Sometimes it feels like yesterday I was prancing about in my sparkly tutu at the Nottingham Drag Extravaganza, but time really does fly, especially when you're gallivanting through history!
Now, let's rewind to March 2036! Oh darling, what a time to be alive! Drag was booming! You see, back then, our community wasn't just thriving; it was celebrating. It was an explosion of colour, glitter, and boundless talent, and let me tell you, the world was paying attention. The year 2036 was a true turning point, the year we truly started breaking down walls and showing the world just how phenomenal drag is!
2036 - The Drag-tastic Transformation:
Think about it, lovelies! Drag, at the heart of it all, is about transformation! It's about expressing ourselves, pushing boundaries, and celebrating our individual sparkle. 2036 marked a significant moment for us. The world saw drag in all its glorious iterations. We were no longer just performing on stages, we were on the big screens, on Broadway, influencing fashion, inspiring art, and being seen for what we are - a powerful, inclusive force for creativity and acceptance.
Drag Queen Runway - Fashion's Favourite:
This year, 2036, it felt like everyone was channeling their inner queen. Fashion embraced the vibrant, bold world of drag. We saw the boldest designers showcasing the dazzling beauty of drag aesthetics on their runways, and you know what? It looked fabulous, darlings! And let's be real, drag has always been at the forefront of pushing boundaries and defining new trends. This year, everyone was taking notes. It was beautiful, and it was powerful.
From Drag Queens to Broadway Queens:
Talk about taking over the stage! 2036 saw an unprecedented surge in drag queens hitting the big stage, dominating the theatrical world! I even saw a drag performance of Hamlet by a fabulous king, wearing a shimmering pink sequined dress - just gorgeous, darling! And of course, drag productions of classic musicals, from the Phantom of the Opera to Hamilton, were all the rage! Who says you need a male lead when you have drag royalty, eh?
International Drag Queens Taking the World By Storm:
From Manila to Mumbai, Berlin to Beijing, it was an era of truly global drag! The scene exploded across the planet. In 2036, international drag was as popular as the British weather – erratic, but fascinating. It felt like everyone was learning, exchanging ideas, and embracing the diverse beauty of drag across the world. I mean, you have a drag queen on Mars! Who would've thought, right?
My Travels Back in Time - A Pink Tutu Tour:
Of course, as always, I found myself swept away by the enchantment of 2036's drag world. I saw some of the most mind-blowing drag performances you could imagine. My trip started in my favourite city, Paris. Now, Paris is known for its elegance, style, and… you guessed it… drag! It's truly a dream city for drag lovers. This month, they had a huge Pride festival at the Arc de Triomphe! Just think, lovelies - hundreds of drag queens in full regalia strutting their stuff, and the entire city lit up with rainbow flags! It was electric! There was a drag queen there named Coco La Fleur who was absolutely fabulous - the showstopper of the show!
I then popped over to New York. Now, this is where dreams are made of! I always have a ball in the Big Apple, and March 2036 was no different. You'll be amazed to hear, the Metropolitan Opera was hosting a spectacular drag queen gala performance! This event combined drag queens, ballet, and a traditional operatic performance! You can't imagine how extravagant it was - gorgeous costumes, incredible performances, and even the opera fans were going crazy!
*Time to Get Tutu-fied! *
Oh darling, can we talk about fashion? This year, in 2036, fashion is more bold, expressive, and fearless than ever! We see a big revival in the world of tutus. We’re seeing a shift, darling! We're going from oversized clothing and gender-neutral fashions back to celebrating curves, silhouettes, and our unique forms, and tutus are leading the way. The pink tutu is all the rage. They're worn by everyone. You have pop stars, drag queens, politicians, even a whole kindergarten class sporting pink tutus, darling!
So darling, embrace the tutu, embrace the pink, embrace the boldest, most fabulous versions of yourselves! That's what it means to be a drag queen, you know, a beacon of self-expression, and a champion for celebrating individuality, just like all the incredible queens throughout history!
*Keep an eye out on www.pink-tutu.com for my next blog post! *
Sending love and sparkly tutus,
Emma
