Oh darling, it's a simply divine day! A truly fabulous day! The calendar says March 28th, 1998, and let's just say, the fashion world, particularly the ballet world, has simply *exploded* with excitement!
For today marks the launch of, hold onto your sequins darlings, **the 'Tutu of the Year' competition!** Yes, you heard right, it's finally happening. And let me tell you, this year's selection of tutus is quite the *spectacle*. Imagine a rainbow of silk, the shimmering of sequins like a thousand twinkling stars, and the billowing tulle that seems to defy gravity itself - it's like a fashion dream come true!
So, how did we come to this magnificent competition? Well, it all started with a conversation between yours truly, yours truly darling, and a fabulous, sequin-loving friend of mine (she actually insisted on wearing sequins even when shopping for groceries – absolutely iconic!). We were gossiping about a particularly horrendous, albeit sparkly, ensemble that had graced the stage at the Royal Opera House, and in a flash of inspiration, the 'Tutu of the Year' was born! It was a wild idea, darling, but it resonated like a beautifully choreographed pas de deux! So, this year, the competition is upon us, and let me tell you, it's positively fierce!
First, let's dive into the contenders! I’ve gone all out, darlings, and the competition is **truly a battle of beauty, of skill and of *fabulosity*!** Let's just say, it’s going to take a truly exceptional tutu to win this, because the finalists are the most incredible examples of tutu fashion this century. Just listen to these delights:
- **The 'Serpent's Kiss' by Miss. Esmeralda Fontaine, ** a young and upcoming designer who's absolutely turning heads in the tutu world. She's created a creation so divine, it's almost indecent! Just the name, 'Serpent's Kiss', speaks volumes – this tutu is designed to hypnotise and enrapture you. Think midnight blue silks woven together like scales, glittering emerald sequins placed just so to represent snake eyes. Darling, I practically died of excitement the moment I laid eyes on this stunner. It’s absolutely breathtaking, it's *divine*, it's a masterpiece!**
- **Then, there's 'The Flamenco' from the legend himself, Monsieur Baptiste de Montaigne, **the *granddaddy* of tutu fashion, a true pioneer! Baptiste has never failed to impress with his designs, and his latest work, 'The Flamenco', is no exception! Imagine, darlings, fiery reds and golden-hued fabrics swirled and twisted, perfectly capturing the spirit of flamenco. The entire piece practically pulses with energy and grace, reminding me of a dazzling dance! A showstopper, darlings, truly a showstopper.**
- **Next, the 'Celestial Symphony' designed by the incredibly talented Mademoiselle Chloé Dupont, ** known for her beautifully modern approach to the art of tutu making! Now, darling, imagine a sky full of stars! That’s exactly what Chloe's design brings to mind! She’s using star-shaped crystals in shades of lavender, blue, and pink, all scattered in a beautiful random pattern upon her dazzling black tutu - it’s quite celestial, I'll admit, *absolutely otherworldly!**
- **We're moving away from the stars and onto the sea with ‘The Sea Nymph’ by Mr. Frederick Cartwright,** he is absolutely legendary! This tutu is truly magical! It captures the essence of the sea. And the best part? Its entire skirt is made of softest white tulle. He's designed the piece with little hints of blue that seem to move and shift with each spin of the ballerina’s movements and when I tell you it's *divine*, darlings, it is *divine*. It’s truly exquisite! **
- **Lastly, darlings, we have the ‘Snow Queen’, from the young up-and-comer, Mr. Jasper Davies,** he's *truly* making a name for himself with his work! Jasper is absolutely a favourite, darlings, and this new design is his magnum opus. He’s gone all out on this one, with the most breathtaking white satin bodice and layers upon layers of billowing white tulle - it feels so ethereal and romantic. This piece is pure elegance, and truly captures the essence of snow, making it truly a piece of artistry. Oh, the talent, darling! Jasper has such talent. **
Oh, darlings! You have no idea how tough it will be to choose a winner this year. They are all just simply sensational! But there can only be one ‘Tutu of the Year’ winner. And I simply cannot wait to see which one takes the crown. I'll be reporting back soon with all the news. Keep your eyes peeled for our live stream, darlings!