Hello my darlings, and welcome to Pink-Tutu.com, where it's always a pink and sparkly fiesta! 💅👑 As you all know, this is where your favourite pink-loving, tutu-obsessed queen (that's me!) takes you on monthly trips through time, exploring the fascinating history of drag.
This month, we're shooting right into the future, darlings! 💥🚀 Buckle up for a blast to the year 2057, where the world of drag is… well, I'm not quite sure I'm ready for this one.
First, I gotta say, thank you so much to all you beautiful souls for supporting my work, my travels, and my never-ending quest to bring tutus to the world! You know how much I love my tutu, and nothing makes me happier than seeing the glitter on your faces!
My latest fundraiser performance in Derbyshire was a roaring success. "Drag in Derbyshire: An Ode to Pink," as they called it, saw our local LGBTQ+ community strut their stuff, and even my mum joined in with a hilarious routine (I swear, my mum’s a natural on stage!)
After the last round of applause faded, I hopped into my magical pink tutu (I’ve always said there's something special about a tutu; they practically shimmer with time travel magic, you know). I held onto the sparkles, and whizz - there I was! The year is 2057, and the scene? My dear darlings, it's almost indescribable…
Drag in the Future:
I arrived to find the most amazing skyline, all glistening with technology that even my wildest dreams couldn't have dreamt up. Even the traffic was a futuristic spectacle - sleek flying cars weaving between holographic advertisements for the latest in AI makeup apps! Talk about a dazzling entrance.
I had heard whispers about how drag had become something even more phenomenal in the future, something that fused with the digital world like never before.
My first port of call was the "HoloStage," where performers interact with holographic backdrops and projected light shows - an utterly immersive experience that took "interactive drag" to a whole new level. And they even had virtual outfits! Now, don’t think I’m a diva about this, but this tutu just ain’t as grand as I thought it was when it’s competing with a virtual holographic fashion show. It’s like I’m a sweet little bird, in a storm of neon plumage.
And what about the shows? Drag queens are pushing the boundaries with even more incredible choreography, jaw-dropping costumes, and performances blending with music, acrobatics, and digital technology. I even saw a show where drag queens collaborated with a virtual orchestra, transforming into animated characters on a digital stage, before they then reappeared on stage in real life in all their glory! Talk about avant-garde!
Fashion Forward:
I’d have been devastated, heartbroken, devastated to be missing out on all the exciting things that had been happening to drag, but then…
As I explored this dazzling futuristic drag scene, I noticed a trend: they’d taken the classic ballet-inspired outfits, you know, the kind I wear on my travels (although admittedly, my tutu is quite magical in itself), and they were making them bolder, bolder! There were these amazing neon tutus, and holographic sequined bodices, and I nearly swooned when I saw a queen called ‘Neon Nebula’ rocking a pink holographic tutu with a glittery feather boa - an absolute triumph of fashion, my dears.
You see, I’ve been dreaming about getting the world to wear a tutu. I thought I’d have to fight, tooth and nail for the dream, and now, the world seems to be joining me in it!
In the future, they are definitely wearing my signature shade of pink. In 2057, pink tutus are not just a statement, they're a powerful symbol of gender fluidity, creativity, and most importantly, an unyielding commitment to making drag accessible to everyone.
Even the non-drag-related stores are selling their own versions! The street fashion was dazzling! All I had to do to convince them to wear a tutu was to show them mine - oh the power of a sparkly tutu! Even in a time full of holographic displays and 3D garments, my original pink tutu was a symbol of resistance, a defiant stand for a simple, yet elegant, piece of clothing that embodies drag.
Now, if only I could convince the people of Derbyshire to embrace tutus…
So, What’s the Word?
Overall, my trip to 2057 was truly inspiring. The creativity and the future of drag in 2057, the boundless energy and inclusivity – they really are the ultimate testament to the transformative power of drag.
I’m off on another journey to who-knows-where! I can’t stay too long, as I need to prepare for my next show - after all, a girl needs to keep on dazzling! Don't forget to check out my website for details! I’m planning to try a holographic pink tutu - the ultimate symbol of a queen of the future!
Until next month, darlings, keep those smiles shining brighter than the biggest disco ball,
Yours truly, Emma 💖
