Oh, my dears, what a month for the tutu! The tulle is swirling and the bows are bountiful. Weâve been graced with some truly inspiring, if not extravagant, examples of fashionâs finest. Let me guide you through the latest creations that caught my eye, and indeed my collection, this month, darlings.
Tulle Takes the Lead! * **A Dance with Colour at the Royal Opera House:** Letâs start where it all began, the hallowed halls of Covent Garden! I simply *adore* how the Royal Balletâs new production of âLa Sylphideâ used the tutu with such daring. It was, if youâll forgive my frankness, a revelation. Gone was the pale, predictable pink. Instead, they had us dancing to a palette of turquoise and amethyst â such *chic* colour choices. Each dancer a shimmering kaleidoscope! The lightness and wisp of the tulle allowed the choreography to soar with such grace. I felt positively *thrilled* to see those exquisite tutus dance! * **The Art Deco Tutu: A Gem at the Bolshoi:** Across the pond at the Bolshoi Theatre, theyâre doing âThe Firebirdâ with such incredible panache, and of course, the tutu was quite simply *stunning*. You wouldn't catch this fashion darling missing a show, darling! The whole affair had an Art Deco feel, just positively *radiant* - think 1920s glamour and a dash of Stravinsky's musical genius. They incorporated intricate geometric patterns into the tulle - a true triumph! Each movement was a delight! You simply *have* to see it! Modern Moves with a Classic Touch * **Ballerinas Embrace Bold Designs at The New York City Ballet:** Let me tell you, across the pond in New York, they're embracing some innovative creations! It's *very* contemporary darling. The City Ballet, a bastion of cutting edge ballet has brought new life to the tutu, adding more colour and movement to an old favourite. Think shorter tutus, sharper lines and perhaps even a sprinkle of neon â they truly aren't afraid of breaking from tradition. Some will say theyâve taken the old fashioned tutu and pushed it further than ever. I adore seeing dancers in more dramatic, statement tutus but this really pushes the boundaries - *so exciting!* For the Love of The Tutu: A Touch of Nostalgia * **The Elegance of Tradition in "Swan Lake":** No review of tutus is complete without a nod to the classic. You can always rely on âSwan Lakeâ, dear. Letâs just say, seeing those swans in their traditional white tutus in Act II was a real joy. Every flounce, every whirl was positively sublime. My own collection of tutus are of course, very much classical style. One of these I *might* have to replace though (whisper). But just for one, I do think the sheer delight of tradition will *never* die.
My darlings, weâve seen colour, weâve seen tradition and a taste of the future! Isnât the art of ballet so enthralling and fashionably vibrant? I will be at the theatre of course, enjoying another captivating ballet, with its *oh-so* important tutu. Do keep a look out for a particularly ravishing creation.