Ballet's sartorial sway
Darling, let's face it - October's been a whirlwind of a month in the ballet world. From the shimmering spectacle of the Royal Ballet's *Swan Lake* to the captivating contemporary moves of *The Sixth* at Sadler's Wells, it seems every performance brought a flurry of captivating fashion with it. But as the season progresses and winter approaches, what really grabbed my attention this month were those darling little tutus.
Let's talk *Swan Lake* first. Oh, the gloriousness of that tulle, so delicate, yet so dramatic. It felt like a fashion dream realised – all billowing layers of the softest ivory and the perfect shades of black. And those bodices? Fit for a queen! Such intricate detail, so exquisitely crafted with a little nod to classic corsetry, which is simply divine this year.
Meanwhile, the *Sixth* had something else going on, a more pared-back take on the tutu. These were all about movement, darling! Simple, clean lines of charcoal grey, allowing the dancers' limbs to become extensions of the fabric itself. The fluidity of movement and the dramatic impact of the bare shoulders were simply exquisite! But oh, my goodness, *those* colours!
However, the trend we saw repeated throughout the month, and which promises to really hit the catwalk come Spring, was the sheer volume of those darling tutus. We're talking **explosion of fabric**. Every twirl, every grand jeté was punctuated by an outburst of tulle and lace, creating a whirlwind of fashion magic. No longer content with just being part of the dance, the tutu has come centre stage – the ultimate ballet statement piece.
Just wait and see darling, I have a hunch the **tutu revolution** is upon us, and it will be simply magnifique! So be prepared for tutus to be taking centre stage in fashion editorials and catwalks across the globe. I’m looking forward to seeing these divine fashion statements at the front row of the Met Gala!