Hello darlings! Itâs Emma here, your favourite Derbyshire pink-tutu-clad drag queen, bringing you another installment of my magical time travels! This month Iâm taking you to a time that feels both incredibly familiar and yet⊠shockingly futuristic â August 2056! Oh honey, hold onto your tiaras, this is a trip you wonât forget!
First of all, the technology! I know you lot think weâre living in a time of digital wonders, but 2056 is like a whole other world. Itâs all holograms, teleporting, self-driving vehicles, and something called âaugmented realityâ. It was honestly a little overwhelming at first, but when I realised that theyâd also cracked the whole energy crisis and replaced fossil fuels with glitter, I just had to adjust my own tiara a little higher!
Anyway, I was immediately drawn to the thriving drag scene in this era! Remember when people thought drag was a niche thing, like, you know, niche niche? Well, in 2056 itâs a global phenomenon! Drag has literally exploded in popularity! And youâre probably all thinking: âWell, thatâs not surprising, Emma! Itâs drag! Itâs ALWAYS popular!â But no darlings! Iâm talking REAL global impact. Theyâve got drag on the moon! I repeat: drag on the moon. Not to mention intergalactic drag, which is seriously breathtaking! Youâve gotta check out these amazing designs with intergalactic fabrics and holographic wings â divine. And don't even get me started on the hairstyles.
I saw a show at this super cool underwater cabaret. It was incredible! The costumes were made entirely of bioluminescent jellyfish, which means they literally glowed in the dark! I must admit I was a little intimidated by the size of the sharks and giant clams. I can't say that "mermaid drag" was really my forte, but it certainly wasnât anything less than spectacular. And honestly? Those sea creatures were living for the drama! I even saw a couple of them wearing little sparkly mermaid tutus⊠you can imagine how excited I was!
But the highlight of my 2056 adventures had to be attending a world-famous drag fashion show held at the top of the newly constructed âCloud Palaceâ in Tokyo! It's basically this giant structure built amongst the clouds and it's all pink. I mean, if you're a drag queen and youâve got a thing for pink like I do, youâre just never going to believe the levels of fabulousness this place gave me! And the fashion⊠darling, the fashion was just unreal!
This drag superstar â a queen called âNeon Nightsâ, remember that name darlings, this one's gonna be huge, â showcased an amazing collection. Iâm talking 3D-printed feathers that flowed in the air like actual feathers and shimmering dresses that shifted colours as the lighting changed. Seriously. But what really took my breath away were the hologram dresses! They shimmered and swirled with galaxies of shimmering glitter â a kaleidoscope of light! And the music! It was electric. They actually had entire orchestras dedicated to just one drag queen. And she played with holographic instruments⊠It was all too much for a little pink-tutu girl like me, let me tell you! I'm surprised I didn't actually burst from the sheer fabulousness of it all.
It wouldnât be a pink-tutu blog post if I didnât mention my latest fashion finds. Of course, no visit to a futuristic fashion world is complete without picking up some new bling. I found a whole street dedicated to interactive clothes. Like, they literally change colour based on your mood! The shop assistant was like, âPick any color!â She had this little robot thing she called a "mood scanner," and when I held it close, it glowed the brightest shade of pink youâve ever seen. Honestly, I think she nearly fainted. I didnât know pink could get THAT pink! So yeah, I scooped up a pink iridescent dress with some extra-dimensional holographic sequins. Oh, and a holographic-pink-tutu, naturally! Who wouldnât?!
Before I left 2056, I had to share some drag queen history with these futuristic fabulous folks! As Iâm sure you know, I believe that understanding the roots of drag is crucial to its evolution and growth. So, I regaled them with tales of the iconic queens who shaped drag's journey. You know, from the pioneers like Divine, the legendary RuPaul, the ever-so-campy Bianca Del Rio â I told them everything. I mean, who can forget the history of drag ball culture and the incredible drag shows that helped shape drag? And let's not forget all the trailblazing drag kings like the ever-so-handsome Jackie Beat and the legendary singer/drag king, StormĂ© DeLarverie! The drag world of 2056, while brimming with exciting new frontiers, is definitely built on a foundation of fantastic history. It reminded me so much of my roots here in Derbyshire â remember those fabulous shows in our local clubs?
Anyway, before I teleport back to 2023 to prepare for my next drag performance (did I tell you Iâve got a super exciting show at the Rainbow in Manchester next weekend?! Come say hello!) I just wanted to say one thing. Drag is an art form that continues to evolve, push boundaries, and defy expectations. Itâs all about self-expression, finding your inner fierce, and using glitter as fuel! And remember, you donât have to be a drag queen to appreciate the art and joy of drag. Itâs all about celebrating yourself, celebrating individuality and having a damn good time!
Until next month, my loves. Donât forget to get those pink tutus on! Oh, and if you havenât already, be sure to subscribe to the www.pink-tutu.com website â you know you love it!
With endless glittery love,
Emma
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