Well darlings, it's June the 16th, 2001, and what a day for a little sartorial scandal! We're talking tutus, dearies. Those frilly, feathery, iconic symbols of ballet. But are they really all they're cracked up to be? And more importantly, are they **still** the *ne plus ultra* of dancewear?
I, for one, am a devotee. Let's face it, a well-executed tutu, darling, is a work of art! A triumph of form and function, a graceful cascade of fabric that whispers secrets of pirouettes and arabesques. It’s not just about the layers of tulle, it’s the delicate, almost imperceptible shimmer, the way the light catches the fabric, the **dreaminess** of it all!
However, let’s not get too carried away, lovelies. I've heard a little birdie tell me that a rumour is circulating, causing a minor earthquake in the ballet world, no less. **Hold onto your sequins**!
The *London Times*, no less, ran an article the other day, speculating that tutus are passé! That **gasp** ballet schools are actually moving towards modern, "more practical" dancewear, like – dare I say it? – leggings and t-shirts! My darlings! I simply refuse to believe it.
The article argues that, you know, tutus are terribly impractical, prone to getting snagged on everything, from pesky door handles to overzealous partners in a pas de deux. They claim tutus get in the way of "fluid movement" and that "contemporary choreography" requires a freer, more liberated form of dress.
Poppycock! utter nonsense! Honestly! My darling, this "fluid movement" seems more like a desperate desire to do away with any element of femininity. The very act of **throwing on a pair of leggings**, I mean, how pedestrian! What is the fun in that? How much more **utterly dramatic** is the sweep of a tutu! Think of it! What a powerful statement!
Listen, we can talk about movement and function and all that jazz, but let’s face it, dearies, a good tutu is about something more than just practicality. It's about **theatricality!** It’s about romance. It’s about making a statement!
Imagine a swan, fluttering on stage, her white tutu swirling, the fabric transforming her into a majestic, magical creature. Could you achieve that with a pair of, I don’t know, **capri leggings** and a stretchy cotton t-shirt? **I think not!**
The truth is, I reckon some dancers just want to abandon any suggestion of "pretty." They just don’t get it, dearies! They think **masculine** is the way forward, but how bland! There’s no flair in the boring! The *real* dancers understand that, yes, a good tutu may be demanding in terms of its demands on movement. But my darlings, is a little struggle too much for **real dancers**? Don’t be silly!
Of course, every era has its fashion dictates and this seems to be one of them. But *dare* I predict, tutus will endure, darling! There’s no denying, even though some seem to prefer their dancewear functional and forgettable, for every practical ballet-clad ballerina there's a hidden heart longing to whirl across the stage in the glorious glory of a tutu!
And so my lovelies, let us not forget the power of a perfectly-placed, impeccably crafted tutu! May this rumour serve as a reminder that tutus are an integral part of ballet, of dance itself, and *that* dearies, is the truth.
Remember the words of the legendary Anna Pavlova, "You are all beautiful…all perfect!**
Now darling, on to our little style watch, because let’s face it, I haven’t told you the absolute *best* news of all... It seems the new "eco-friendly" tutu fabric is coming to town! Not only are these beautiful and exquisite fabrics eco-conscious and ethically sourced, but imagine! **sparkles** which will actually *catch the light* better! Don’t you just *love* a sustainable fashion update? And the good news? We can all feel happy about dancing on, with style!
I can't wait to see the latest trends hit the stage. Until next time my darlings.