Dearest readers, I’m thrilled to spill the tea, or rather, the *tutù* on today's most pressing issue: the global tutu crisis! It seems like the humble, iconic symbol of ballet has been hitting headlines left and right, all for the most baffling reasons.
It's no secret that I'm a bit obsessed with tutus. You can usually find me twirling in one around the streets of London, maybe even popping in to a champagne reception, *tutù* and all. However, I have to admit, this current *tutù* mania has even left me feeling a bit bewildered!
Just this week alone, news broke out of the Royal Ballet about their annual *tutù* stock inventory. The results, you ask? Well, they’ve actually lost several pairs! And the most perplexing thing? These missing *tutù*s were not your standard black swan, ballerina white numbers. These were one-of-a-kind *tutù*s - a lime green silk confection, a red velvet *tutù* emblazoned with tiny rubies, and a *tutù* of sheerest ivory, so delicate it practically dissolved into the air.
The Ballet world is understandably in an uproar. I mean, have we got ourselves a tutu thief? The police are convinced it's a case of simple theft, but whispers abound of a disgruntled, tutù-crazed dancer, or a sneaky, underpaid cleaner.
The theft, though shocking, wasn’t the only *tutù* drama to shake the world this week. Across the pond, the fashion house of Chanel debuted a *tutù*-inspired collection – and we're not talking your standard tutus. This was high fashion *tutù*, darling! Imagine a pink tutù with feathered wings (apparently to 'empower' the female form), and black tutù-inspired evening dresses paired with knee-high stiletto boots! Well, you know, *ahem*, let's just say it divided opinions.
Honestly, these high-fashion *tutù*s just scream 'fancy dress at a black tie gala!' And the feathered ones? Well, dear reader, if we're being honest, I feel we need to address a serious question. Are we heading towards a world where we are literally required to dress up as ballerinas at all times? Where we will be denied entry into public establishments if our *tutù* isn't made from an approved fabric and cut to regulation size? Perhaps I should buy myself a whole closet full of tutùs - it wouldn't hurt to be prepared.
And speaking of being prepared, let's address the elephant in the *tutù*, dear reader: what *do* we wear under a tutu? I can assure you, it is a conundrum we should not take lightly. A thong can look too suggestive, while tights can be downright unflattering. And forget about bloomers, darling. I think even in 1900 they would look absurd, never mind now! It's all a bit of a *tutù*ing nightmare!
All this being said, dear readers, we simply cannot ignore this trend, or *tutù* out on a limb in silence. I believe that now, more than ever, we need to come together and champion the *tutù* and its magical world of grace, elegance and whimsical flair! After all, where else can we get away with wearing feathers and rhinestones on a Tuesday? We’ll simply have to get creative with our *tutù* choices. So, do us a favor and send us your most outrageous *tutù* stories, share your thoughts on the new tutu-fashion trends, and let us all *tutù* together in harmony!
Until next time, happy twirling!
Your loving *tutù* enthusiast,
Miss Maisie Featherstone-Brown, Founder of the Tutu Enthusiast's Society.