Darling dears,
The Autumn air is nippy, but the ballet scene is sizzling with haute couture inspired by the dance. This month, I've been swirling around in the sumptuous tutu trends gracing the stage, from traditional to avant-garde.
Let’s discuss the tutu- The Classic Romantic Tutu- It remains a favourite this month, from The Royal Ballet's *Giselle* to the *La Sylphide* at the Bolshoi, that iconic wispy, multi-layered confection has graced the stage with ethereal grace. Those gossamer layers floating as ballerinas soar through the air, pure magic!
- The Neoclassical Tutu - It's all about architectural lines and streamlined shapes. Designs at *Birmingham Royal Ballet's Swan Lake* and the *San Francisco Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet* featured sculpted layers with sharper, more modern cuts that are simply breathtaking.
- The Experimental Tutu - Now this is what keeps the old birds like myself, on our toes! We're seeing so many unconventional materials this month, with dancers appearing in everything from shimmering silk chiffon to metallic mesh at the Paris Opera Ballet. Think metallics, geometric patterns, even some delightfully bizarre creations at *Nederlands Dans Theater*. These 'tutus' have the power to be utterly gorgeous, just make sure the designers aren’t trying too hard.
Overall, the ballet tutu is holding strong! Its power to transform dancers into creatures of light, whimsy and dramatic art is unwavering.
Until next month,
Yours stylishly,
Natasha