Darlings! It’s your girl, Coco, back with the hottest tea in town – and let’s just say, it’s steaming hot! This week, the world of ballet has been absolutely flipping out, all because of, drumroll please… tutus!
That’s right, darlings, tutus, those little frothy bits of heaven, the absolute epitome of ballerinas, are making headlines. I'm not talking about the standard pink pouffed-out number either! This is high-fashion tutus, with an edge.
It all kicked off at the Royal Ballet Gala in Covent Garden. Our fave, Darcey Bussell, known for her svelte moves and sassy personality, chose to dance in a shimmering, black tutu. Not just any black tutu, but one that looked like it was crafted out of shimmering spiderweb, designed by the fabulous Vivienne Westwood herself. The entire crowd went bananas, it was like a Vogue runway had exploded on stage! Even the Queen Mum looked mesmerized. And I wouldn't be surprised if Vivienne picked up a few more royal orders from the spectacle.
That, darlings, is just the tip of the tutu iceberg! Now, imagine a pink tutu, but made from delicate lace and shimmering with thousands of tiny pearls. The London Symphony Orchestra actually invited an esteemed fashion designer, Stella McCartney, to create the costume for the 'Nutcracker' ballet performance! Her vision was inspired by vintage ballerina imagery but updated with her signature eco-conscious touch. Talk about turning the traditional ballet on its head!
As expected, social media went wild, with a swarm of posts from all the trendiest fashionistas, all praising Stella McCartney for daring to venture outside the typical tutu boundaries. I mean, let's face it, seeing ballerinas glide across the stage in these stunning new tutus? Pure joy, darling! Pure joy! Even the hardcore tutu traditionalists have been throwing out the "modern twist" comments, like they've all suddenly discovered their inner Vogue editor.
So, here's the big question. Will we see this 'reimagined' tutu trend catch on? Personally, I think it's about time! For too long, tutus have been confined to the stereotypical ballet studio. There's so much more we can do with it, darling, the possibilities are limitless. We’ve had tutu skirts, we’ve had tutu hats, we’ve even had tutu coats (okay, not always the best look, but you get the idea!). And let’s face it, anything that pushes the boundaries of fashion and makes people stop and say, "Wow, look at that," is something worth embracing.
Remember, ladies, as long as you have confidence, anything goes. Even a tutu. And a fabulous pair of heels, of course.
Keep it chic, babes. Coco out.