Oh darling, you simply won’t believe what happened today! The entire world of ballet went *utterly* bonkers! And I'm not just talking about the usual, well, *slightly* off-key pirouettes and those tutus that always seem to go a bit too, shall we say, 'fluffy' on a good day.
No, this was something truly, shall we say, *monumental* in the world of *en pointe*. You see, it all started with the annual Tutus on the Thames gala, the biggest fashion and ballet spectacle in the UK (and, well, *pretty* much the world, really). The Thames, my dears, was overflowing with tutus! I’m talking tutus of every shape, size and, quite frankly, *texture* you could imagine. From the traditional billowing classics in the most delicious shades of blush and lilac, to modern interpretations featuring neon tulle, feathers and, *gasp*, even a *few* tutus crafted entirely out of, wait for it, *biscuits*. Yes, *biscuits*, my darling. Truly *unprecedented*.
As you can imagine, this was all a bit, shall we say, *much* for our resident royal family, the one and only, *cough* "The Queen."
I mean, you have to admit, a tutu-shaped meringue would test *anyone's* patience. Even Prince Philip looked, shall we say, slightly perplexed as he observed this particular display.
The highlight of the day, of course, was the unveiling of the 'Diamond Tutu' - a shimmering spectacle made entirely from, get this, *diamonds*. It’s certainly not a look *every* ballerina could pull off, darling! And the best bit? A mystery benefactor has gifted the *whole* shebang to the Royal Ballet. Talk about an extravagant gesture! Of course, with a twinkle in her eye, Dame Margot Fonteyn *herself* was brought in to model the piece, and, darling, she looked *utterly divine*!
Here's the inside scoop on what made today so absolutely spectacular. Just when everyone was *obsessed* with the Diamond Tutu (can you blame us?) the ballet company's resident rogue, Boris (don’t get me started on *his* interpretation of "Le Corsaire") came onto the stage and proceeded to...*perform*. Shall we say he was channeling "Lord of the Dance"? Now, you know how much we adore ballet, but this...this wasn’t quite it. The tutu he was wearing? It appeared to have a life of its own! I *think* it was made from *marigolds* but it could have been, I swear, *kale*.
What did *we* all do? We, of course, applauded...*rapturously*. The sheer audacity of the entire act, let alone *that* costume. Just *utterly* fabulous!
And so, dear reader, as the sun set over the Thames and the remaining meringue-esque tutus began to crumble into the river, it was clear that today’s Tutus on the Thames event was one for the books, darling. You *really* can’t imagine a ballet gala without a dash of the *completely bizarre* and unexpected.
And while the *true* purpose of it all, (beyond giving us the *perfect* excuse for some exquisite gossip, of course!) was to raise funds for the Royal Ballet and their upcoming tour, one thing was quite *clear* - it’s all *perfectly* fabulous to *dare* to be different in this glorious world of ballet. We adore a *little* bit of drama, don't we darling?
And don’t *you* forget it!
But of course, here's what we all want to know...will that Diamond Tutu *actually* be part of a new ballet? It's not like you could actually perform *in* it (though, I imagine, *just* trying would be a sight!). This is the *million* dollar question we need an answer to. Until then, darlings, let us enjoy the *absolutely* divine stories and the wonderfully crazy tutu-themed madness! *More* tea anyone?
A Few of Our Favorite Tutus!- The Diamond Tutu, glittering and *glorious*, fit only for royalty.
- The Biscuit Tutu, edible *and* aesthetically *pleasing*. Perfect for those ballet-themed tea parties!
- Boris’s "Marigold Tutu"... shall we say it certainly *left* an *impression* on the *entire* crowd!