Dearest readers, what a simply glorious month for the tutus! It seems as if the entire ballet world has decided to make the tulle bloom this autumn. From the opulent crimson of the Bolshoi's Swan Lake to the luminous silver of the Royal Ballet's Cinderella, the tutu has been quite the sartorial star.
Now, you'll know my dears that I'm a man of a certain age. As such, I have a certain eye for tutus - if you know what I mean. My own little collection of vintage designs is quite the talking point - darling Vivienne Westwood used to drop by for inspiration you know. But I digress.
Let's start with the Bolshoi - always dramatic darlings those Russians! The sheer grandeur of their tutus this season is nothing short of thrilling! And the vibrant colour? It quite takes your breath away. Imagine the scene. You've got all this magnificent scarlet tulle, swirling and sweeping. I simply have to add a few of those beauties to my collection!
Now, I couldn't write about ballet fashion without a word on my beloved Royal Ballet. Darling, they never disappoint! This Cinderella, they've been going all out on the shimmering, silver tutus! It's almost like the designers took inspiration from the stars themselves, perfectly reflecting the lights on stage. Simply magical!
Our picks of the best tutus this month: - **The Bolshoi's Swan Lake - My darlings, these tutus! What drama, what volume. - **The Royal Ballet's Cinderella - The sheer brilliance of these silver beauties was unforgettable. - **The Paris Opera's Giselle -** An exquisite shade of blush pink! They're keeping tutus perfectly traditional this season but that makes them no less gorgeous!All in all, a glorious month for tutus. Let's see what other delightful dance-wear wonders await in December!