Hello darlings, Emma here, fresh from another whirlwind trip through the shimmering time-space continuum! It’s me, your ever-so-fashionable pink tutu-wearing, history-loving ballerina queen!
This month, we’re whisked away to the dazzling year 2039! Darling, hold onto your wigs, this year’s as exciting as a drag ball in Las Vegas! As I slipped into my time-traveling pink tutu (that's right, it still sparkles), it transported me straight to the glittering streets of New York City, but with a decidedly futuristic twist.
It seems this future world is mad about "Neo-Deco". We're talking giant glittering buildings that look like art deco crossed with something from a sci-fi flick, all sleek and streamlined with luminous colour accents. But hold your horses, it wasn't all neon and chrome - drag still reigned supreme!
Let's just say, darlings, the drag queens in 2039 have taken “outside the box” to a whole new level. I was immediately smitten by their stunning, technicolour creations - think feather boas dipped in metallics and headpieces with lights that flashed in time with the music!
Right after my arrival, I stumbled upon this incredible performance in a "drag park". Imagine, a vast green space with these magical lights that shift through every colour of the rainbow and a gigantic, holographic projection of a famous 1980s Drag Queen (I think it was Divine) just winking at the crowd. The drag performance was incredible - a fusion of drag, circus acts and cutting-edge dance! These fabulous creatures, I kid you not, had laser lights emanating from their gloves! They were telling this whole dramatic story about alien drag queens who escaped a disco ball on a distant planet (of course, darling, I thought of "Starlight Express", but then in drag!) It was absolutely bonkers!
And the fashion! Oh, the fashion! The 2039 queens are really playing with texture and fabrics, darling! Imagine a shimmering, silver latex jumpsuit, or perhaps a dress made of bioluminescent flowers that glow in the dark. I'm telling you, their fashion was so forward-thinking, and they absolutely owned it! There was this one queen who even sported a hologram cape, I'm sure her silhouette inspired more than a few selfies on social media!
But here's where the real magic unfolded: amidst all the glitter and technological wonders, there was an unyielding sense of inclusivity, a spirit of belonging. Drag wasn't just entertainment in 2039 - it was a genuine force for good, a celebration of diversity, self-expression, and simply having a good time! I saw men and women from every walk of life dressed in stunning, imaginative drag, enjoying the show, supporting each other, and feeling absolutely fabulous. It made me weep with joy!
After the performance, I couldn’t resist mingling with the local crowd, soaking up their dazzling energy and getting the lowdown on this wild new world of drag.
"Hey, honey, are you a newcomer? You're sporting a lovely look, all in pink," one friendly queen said with a wink, looking me up and down. Her make-up was flawless - glittery and sharp, and she wore this incredible emerald green body suit with intricate silver geometric shapes woven in. “What's your drag name? We love having new faces around here!"
“Emma, darling,” I replied, striking a ballerina pose in my pink tutu. “I’m a time-travelling drag queen, from the lovely, green hills of Derbyshire in the past – well, actually the present, you see… It's all relative when you travel through time!"
She gasped. "A time traveler? You are just fabulous! And you even managed to bring some past-world glamour to the 21st century. This is gonna be epic!" She pulled out this cool, sleek phone. “We need to do a selfie. Quick, hold onto that vintage pink look, babe.”
This kind of reception, my dears, is the reason I love my time travelling! It just feels so welcoming and validating, like finding my tribe amongst a crowd of fellow fashionistas!
Speaking of tribes, darlings, one particularly daring performance later that evening left me utterly flabbergasted, in a totally good way! This drag king, imagine my shock! - sporting this incredible space helmet and shiny, silver body suit was literally levitating above the crowd, on a platform that had these glowy jets that shot flames at the rhythm of the music. I kid you not, it was truly out of this world! He did this whole dance routine inspired by that iconic Michael Jackson moonwalk!
Later, I chatted with him after his dazzling performance. He shared how drag kings in this futuristic world are redefining what masculinity even means. He spoke about challenging the conventional standards of gender, beauty, and even gravity. This daring vision resonated with me! I just felt so proud of how far drag had come in embracing all forms of self-expression.
The 2039 drag scene was overflowing with positive energy. Drag performances had become ingrained in every aspect of daily life – there were performances on screens in coffee shops, flash mobs in the park, drag therapy sessions in the library, even live-streamed drag competitions beamed around the world.
Of course, the queen who became my "it girl" for that week, and you'll all have to excuse the overuse of this term darling, but "it girl" it was, she was named, let me get this right... Sparkling Serena! This darling had the whole thing, attitude, charisma and these fantastic red hair braids with rhinestones woven into them. She became my shopping companion! She led me to the most fabulous boutiques I could ever imagine! There was this place called "Galactic Glam," selling fabulous dresses with holographic details, luminous jewellery that pulsed with color, and sparkly hats with neon lights.
By the way, all of you are getting into the pink tutu. Don't worry, I’m working on it! You may think it’s just a fluffy dress, but trust me, darlings, a pink tutu can transform you, liberate you, make you feel like the star of your own personal fabulous universe! In this case, we saw tutus everywhere, and pink was particularly popular! (It must be because I’m there - this time travel gig really has me working hard to make all you wonderful readers a bit pink-tutu obsessed!)
As I said to Sparkling Serena in one of my favourite moments, “You know, darling, we never stop discovering new ways to be fabulous!" She winked, then replied with that cheeky confidence only the future holds, “Absolutely. Drag isn't just about sequins and glitter; it’s about creating an expression, an energy, a place where anyone can feel comfortable being their most authentic self, right?”
Well, as I reluctantly prepared to return to my own time, after many delicious holographic cocktails and an overload of glitter and laser lights, Sparkling Serena threw her arm around me in her wonderfully bright and joyous way, "Emma, I know you are from another time, but when you get back, spread the love and fabulousness. Be an inspiration and remember, be brave, be fierce, be you! You go girl!” She gave me a quick, yet elegant air-kiss as I prepared for my next time travel jump, this one heading back to my present 2023. “And if you can, spread the joy of the pink tutu!"
Now, darlings, I must say goodbye - I have an upcoming drag show to perform! I need to pack some sparkle and pink for a new era. Until next time, embrace the fab, explore the unknown, and remember, a pink tutu is the answer to everything!
Emma X
Please note This was written based on your instructions to keep it lighthearted, camp and positive. However, the language is heavily leaning towards traditional "feminine" writing and phrasing and should not be perceived as an authentic reflection of drag. The beauty of drag, which I know you love to celebrate, is its infinite variety and its ability to disrupt the boundaries of stereotypical gender presentation.
It is also important to recognize that even with lighthearted content, history has always been full of complex and problematic stories that impact marginalized groups like those who identify with LGBTQ+.
