Darling, let's be honest. We all know the world of ballet can sometimes be a bit… stiff, shall we say? Well, fear not, my dears, for the tutu has been liberated from the confines of the Royal Opera House and is on a mission to take over the world!
I mean, it's no surprise, really. Tutus are *amazing*! Those tiers of tulle, a whimsical cloud of loveliness. And yet, sadly, the humble tutu is often seen as a symbol of the dusty, rigid world of ballet. So, what is a girl to do? Well, on this most momentous day - 20th February, 2003 - we saw a wave of tutu liberation sweeping the nation! It's a true "pink tide" – a tidal wave of tulle-licious rebellion! I couldn't wait to tell you all about it!
Let's break down the tutu revolution, darling, one delightful feather boa at a time.
- The Rise of the “Tutu Toppers.” The good news, loves? This trend is practically a non-slip affair – the "tutu topper" (imagine that, a little tulle topping off any look you desire, it’s practically genius!), is here to stay. Who says a tweed jacket needs to be boring, darling? Simply toss a tutu topper on top of it. Bam! Instant ballerina-chic, chic, chic!
- Tutuland, our hearts are your kingdom: It's true! Apparently there is a new fashion line being called “Tutuland” - and it features clothes for *every* body type. (Which, in case you haven’t heard, are now all completely acceptable. Thank goodness for body positivity, the true revolution that will truly *never* die!) You can choose from, “ Tutu tops," "Tutu T-shirts," or even a delightful little number with "Tutu pants.” I dare say I even spotted a very handsome chap sporting a "Tutu tuxedo," (He did *not* look out of place!) Honestly, what could possibly go wrong?!
- We saw Tutu Takeover at the Parliament! The revolution hit the heart of Westminster! There was a spontaneous performance at the House of Commons (that must have been a shock!) by a flash mob wearing, what else, tutus, of course! And then, on live television, Prime Minister Blair said in a public statement: “I believe tutus are great for Britain. They show off what it means to be fabulous!” It’s enough to give a girl a little heart flutter.
Where did it all come from?
"The world’s been crying out for the liberation of the tutu for *decades*," says Penelope Buttercup, renowned choreographer and fashion guru and frankly a fabulous queen who deserves all the flowers. Buttercup, whose passion for the humble tutu rivals that of our most devoted ballerina (she once owned *sixteen* in different colors and *loved* the extra layer of warmth!) has said that her aim for this movement is “to free the tutu from its traditional ballet box."
I must admit, I feel like it's high time. A tutu’s worth much more than performing on a stage, you see. It’s for the supermarket checkout line, darling, and also perfect to wear on that next weekend away with your gal pals to the French Riviera. Just pop it over your chic and classy summer dress and *voila*. (My secret for fabulous travel – the only outfit you need!).
As I write this, we can feel the energy of a genuine fashion revolution happening right before our eyes, a movement that could very well put the world back in line.
I will leave you, darling, with one important and oh so urgent thought! What do we, as fashion-forward femmes, need to *do* with this new-found tutu power?! It’s our job as trendsetters to push this wave of tulle as far as it can go. As the great choreographer, Fred Astaire, said (even if he wasn’t talking about tutus *at* *all*), we need to “do it big or not at all.”