Darling, what a month for ballet fashion! The latest collections have been positively dazzling, with a kaleidoscope of colour and a glorious resurgence of the tutu. Yes, ladies, the tutu is back and it's not afraid to show off!
Let's begin with the fabulous **Royal Opera House's production of Giselle**. The corps de ballet looked simply exquisite in their pale green tutus. These were beautifully layered with the most delicate tulle, shimmering like dewdrops under the stage lights. The silhouette was slightly shorter than the traditional Giselle tutu, offering a delightful peek at their perfect legs! They were utterly captivating.
Speaking of enchanting, **the Bolshoi Ballet's production of La Bayadère** featured a magnificent array of tutus in rich jewel tones. The **Golden Idol** sequence was positively breathtaking with those glittering tutus. The colour alone was a show-stopper.
- I was especially smitten with the **American Ballet Theatre's interpretation of Swan Lake**. The white tutus for the swans, with their layered tiers, simply floated across the stage. And let's not forget those spectacular, billowing tutus for the Queen of the Swans.
- At the **San Francisco Ballet, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland** offered a more whimsical approach. They experimented with a combination of tutu lengths and materials, blending traditional forms with modern textures and bold colour schemes. Such a fabulous statement.
Of course, tutus weren't the only ballet fashion statements making waves this month. The men were not left out! The sleek and elegant costumes of the dancers in **American Ballet Theatre's production of The Sleeping Beauty**, for example, were just as striking as the women’s. We're clearly seeing a shift toward more contemporary designs with both classical and modern ballets, while still respecting tradition, of course.