Oh darling, it's February, which means one thing, the **Royal Opera House Winter season!** As we're all swept up in a flurry of the season's biggest premières, our eyes are not just focused on the elegant dancers but their attire.
Now, while some designers think they can give the tutu a "modern twist" - and they try darling, really they do - nothing beats the original. **The tulle. The layers. The precision!** The elegance. Oh darling, the artistry! It is, simply put, the ultimate ballerina statement.
Here, our guide to the season's most divine tutu moments:
- The *Giselle* revival: Absolutely, positively divine, Darling, it's the most traditional design - romantic, elegant, so exquisitely classic and what's that I see, is that an **impeccably placed diamante detail** by the designer? Absolutely splendid! **We applaud!**
- The *Swan Lake* production That **breathtaking corps de ballet** simply steals the show! Such *perfect execution of the perfect silhouette*, and the **pastel tulle in varying shades** adds such romantic, dreamy femininity! Truly enchanting! **More of these heavenly tulle creations please!**
- The *Cinderella* Premiere What an absolute treat to see, darling. And those **deconstructed tutus in shimmering gold** on the fairy godmothers -simply brilliant. And they move like dreams in those! I love how the **multi-coloured tulle layers in shimmering purple, pink and green** provide the perfect fairy tale magic. Oh the **feminine touches and tulle designs** are breathtakingly perfect. I could look at them all day!
- A *Romeo & Juliet* premiere Such a striking production. My word, **Juliet in a dramatic, deep red, asymmetric tutu - pure artistry! ** It truly embodies the passion of this classic story! What a clever take! So beautifully styled. A delightful modern re-imagining, while respecting the traditions. Wonderful!
Yes, these are just some of the sartorial delights we saw during this season's openings at Covent Garden. **Bravo to the designers** - all **feminine and artistic** - who continue to capture the ballet-obsessed's attention with **new interpretations** of this essential wardrobe staple. You’ve just got to **give them all an award darling!** And that's all we can say!