Hello my darlings! Emma here, your pink tutu-clad time traveler, ready to take you on another magical trip through history. This month, weāre heading right into the future! 2060 01 - can you believe it? š¤Æ We're going to delve into the fascinating world of drag in a time where the future's not quite here, but it's not quite there either - if you get my drift. š
Now, as always, before we set off on our time-traveling adventures, a quick word from your girl: pink is life! I can't fathom a world without pink. It's the color of dreams, the color of confidence, the color ofā¦ well, you know, just āØMAGICāØ! So, naturally, you know my time traveling tutu is pink, my darling. Pink as the first flower of Spring!
And that, my loves, brings me to this month's fashion inspiration: Ballet and the Tutu. š©°
You know, the more I travel, the more I see that a good tutu has the power to transform. Whether youāre on a glittering drag stage or simply enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, thereās nothing quite as powerful as a cloud of pink tulle twirling in the breeze. And hey, with 2060 being just around the corner, letās talk fashion! You bet your bottom dollar, thereās more than enough drag in the world to inspire a million more outfits!
But enough of my rambling ā let's travel!
As soon as I jumped into my sparkly time traveling tutu (because, darling, every detail counts!), I was transported. Boop! BAM! Instantaneously, I landed right in the heart of New York City in 2060 01. You know the place - the city that never sleeps, the concrete jungle where drag is still pushing boundaries and evolving in the most amazing ways.
Drag in 2060? Oh, honey, you havenāt even seen the half of it! It's everything you imagine, and even more you can't even fathom!
The moment I stepped out of my pink time portal, a flurry of colorful fashion zipped by me like a lightning bolt. From head to toe, the energy pulsated with electric beats and dazzling sequins - drag queens were literally roaming the streets, each one a masterpiece of unique expression!
First, I bumped into a dazzling crew who were living in their fierce and playful glitter armor. It's not all fishnets and sequins, though! Imagine robots with intricate metal plates fashioned to mimic the flowing curves of a tulle dress. Think towering silver wigs channeling space age sleekness and high-tech fashion meets drag and you get the picture.
And guess what? It was like a glamorous futuristic ballet troupe had set up shop! It was mesmerizing - think āCabaretā meets Star Trek. You know, I'm convinced that a lot of these 2060 queens have been hanging out in drag history just like me! I wonder if they know they're basically recreating that glam-tastic early 1900s drag scene with the vaudeville acts, right? š
Next, we took a stroll down the bustling Avenue, a veritable drag runway full of eye-catching designs and extravagant drag ensembles. It was amazing to see drag used as a means of protesting social injustice and speaking up against global inequalities in 2060. Thatās what itās all about, baby ā using your voice and creativity to spark change and raise awareness! Drag in 2060 wasnāt just about glamor and sparkle - it was a movement that fueled courage, visibility, and awareness of pressing issues, with everything from political statements to important social messages expressed through extravagant performances.
And honey, if you think this sounds futuristic, hold onto your drag wigs!
I went to a fabulous drag club, a completely immersive digital world. I'm talking about the metaverse! Digital avatars with every ounce of sass and swagger took to the stage, delivering high-energy lip-synchs with their voices flowing seamlessly from their holographic displays.
Imagine this - you're in a virtual space where the only limitation is your imagination! This was where you could explore your truest self, your ultimate fabulous expression - there were no physical constraints on how to look or feel - it was totally up to you, completely inclusive. It truly embodied the future of self-expression.
Of course, in this bustling drag world of 2060, you couldn't ignore the vintage influences. In the corner of a brightly lit cybercafĆ©, I discovered the newest club scene, a rave-meets-vintage revival - think glamorous drag inspired by 1960ās Mod and Psychedelic fashion, and youāve got it. A delightful blast of time-warp fashion on the streets - a great testament to the way we draw inspiration from the past for new forms of expression, even in the future!
And what's the hot topic of the moment, you ask? You've guessed it! The 2060s had a fascination with the world of classic drag films, honey! From "Paris is Burning" to " Drag Raceā - there was a constant revisiting of these iconic moments from the history of drag.
These were more than just films ā they were reminders of where the drag movement began and how much the future had been shaped by the vision of its pioneers. I was absolutely enchanted to hear the enthusiasm and appreciation for these historical gems. Seeing a young queen belting out a song from * "Drag Race"* while a robot walked by in a silver costume inspired by āParis is Burningā was utterly magical, just a little glimpse into the power of heritage, creativity and inspiration, blending to become something entirely new!
Now, darling, the drag fashion was one thing - but what about the performers? 2060 was brimming with talented drag queens and kings, who used drag as an art form, a tool to inspire, and an engine for change.
And you know what was truly phenomenal about this? It wasn't a closed-off club, this whole drag scene. It embraced all walks of life - trans and non-binary people, artists of every colour and background! 2060 was about creating a beautiful mosaic of unique voices, stories, and artistic expression - a celebration of everything that makes the human spirit amazing!
On a final note, before I jump back to my cozy little home in Derbyshire, hereās a tip for you all, darlings. When it comes to embracing your own individual style, think PINK TUTE!! It's the future, darlings, a fusion of color, glitter, and limitless creativity! Remember, āWhat can I wear that hasnāt been worn before?ā should be a mantra that we all live by. We need to be fearless about self-expression and embracing a future where everything goes!
Remember my sweet dears, this journey was a tiny taste of the future. You know how much I love drag shows. We could spend weeks on these exciting times!
You see, drag is like an ever-expanding kaleidoscope, always shimmering and changing, embracing different experiences and evolving over time. This future glimpse, my dears, only reminds us why drag is so important, a vessel to make the world a more sparkly, glamorous, and just place - one pink tutu at a time!
Love always,
Emma xx
P.S Iām off to get my weekly tutu-making tutorial done! Maybe Iāll have a silver-robot style one made next!
P.P.S. Check back next month, darlings! Weāre travelling to ... wait for it, my dear, youāll never guess - *the Victorian Era! * Itās a whole new drag world, and believe me, you'll be shocked and thrilled at what you discover. š
