Tutues: The Latest Fashion Craze?
Oh darling, it's been an absolute *hoot* of a year! From the coronation of our new Queen to the utter madness that is "Pop Idol," 2001 has been a real corker, and wouldn't you know it, even the world of dance has been in a whirl of tulle and glitter!
So, picture this, dearies, the 31st of December, just as we're all popping the champagne corks and counting down to a brand new year. The BBC broadcasts its annual New Year's Eve "Gala at the Royal Albert Hall." This time, they've invited none other than the world-famous *Royal Ballet* to join in the celebrations! All right, you might say, but hold your horses. The ballerinas? Not quite! This time, they've taken on an unexpected, utterly fab, *fashion* challenge! They're showcasing the most breathtaking, daring and frankly *delicious* collection of tutus, each one inspired by a different year in the past century. Imagine, the elegant swirls of a *Belle Époque* tutu, a flapper-chic masterpiece of sequins and fringe, or a dazzling, modern masterpiece à la Vivienne Westwood, the possibilities are simply divine!
Yes, my darlings, we're talking fashion, darling fashion! Forget about the traditional pale pink fluff, the Royal Ballet has thrown caution to the wind, embraced the power of **tutus**! These weren't your dainty *pas de bourrée* outfits, but haute couture creations. I, *dearest* readers, watched, completely glued to the telly, in total awe! The **tutues** swirled and shimmered like shimmering jewels. It was almost *unbearable*! The dancers hadn't just worn the outfits, they had become the outfits, as though they were perfectly cut, exquisitely formed creations themselves.
One minute it was 1910s elegance in black and silver sequins with dramatic, floating trains that swirled around their lithe bodies as they waltzed to the waltz, the next, a playful twirling burst of pink tulle in homage to a 1950s 'Tea Party' . The '90s saw them in all-black body suits and bold crimson **tutues** reminiscent of a Gothic punk look. Then it was a whirl of sequins, with an eccentric nod to 1970s disco ball glamour! Oh, the *thrill*, it's enough to give you palpitations! But *this* , my lovely friends, is *revolutionary*! *Ballet* at the cutting-edge, embracing a bold, new future! I don’t know about you but I'm dying to get my hands on the next season’s *tutues* !
Tutues, the Future of Fashion?
- I say, 'What goes around comes around!' So who knows? The future might see **tutues** marching into high fashion, a real fusion of style and grace. I think the entire world of ballet and its unique sense of artistry could be heading to the catwalks of Milan and Paris - it's a brilliant possibility.
- Maybe there will even be a whole new *tutue* fashion industry emerging. I can see a *tutue* made by Dior! The thought has given me a shiver - in a good way.
- Can you just imagine Victoria Beckham designing her *signature* ballet **tutu** - divine! The Posh one would have no problem with dancing around in one - a great image that wouldn’t hurt the Beckhams’ global brand.
There are some really chic opportunities for innovation in ballet fashion at the moment. The sky is the limit with **tutues**! What was once only the realm of traditional dance could well be transforming into a real *global style phenomenon*. This is the moment my loves. So be ready to rock, *chicly* , in 2002!