Darling, itâs your favourite fashionista, Miss Mavis Meringue, with the hottest goss from the world of ballet. Now, I know what youâre thinking, "ballet? Isn't that just girls in pink tutus, prancing around?" But trust me, my dears, this ainât your grannyâs ballet class! This is high fashion, high drama, high kicks - and darling, let me tell you, things are getting a bit... wild!
So, yesterday, 17th December, I was backstage at the Royal Opera House, trying to score an interview with the divine Derek Deane (whoâs rumoured to be doing a tutu collaboration with Vivienne Westwood - shocking! I know! - But totally in tune with the modern trend for couture tutus). But darling, before I could get my paws on Mr Deane, a flock of swans took over the stage! Well, not literally swans, but you know, dancers with swan wings, feathered, fluffed and ready to flap!
Apparently, they were having a protest! They were wearing, and I swear to god, this is true, tiny little tutus. Not the classic, knee-length tutus, no darling, they were barely big enough to cover their, well, you know⌠It was utterly scandalous! Theyâre calling for âequal exposureâ for ballet and, of course, they wanted to expose their glorious leggy bits!
As you know, the classic ballet tutu is a staple, a symbol of ballet itself! And let's be honest, it's iconic for a reason. You can't even begin to imagine a world without that cloud of tulle swirling around a ballerina, like a soft and fluffy explosion of⌠femininity. It's a fashion classic, and everyone knows it.
But darling, you gotta give credit where credit's due! These 'Swans in Tights' - as they are calling themselves - have got everyone talking. Of course, theyâre on Instagram. @SwansInTights darling, be sure to follow! The tutus are everything! So now, ballet, usually so graceful and demure, is causing a bit of a stir! But darling, don't you worry, Iâm sure our leading ladies will sort things out⌠after all, theyâve got enough tutus in their wardrobes to clothe the whole Bolshoi!
Here are my predictions for this tutu-ific trend:
- The "micro tutu" will be the next big thing: This trend is a little on the NSFW side but, my darling, if you dare to bare it⌠well, itâll be all over Instagram. I just can't wait to see the runway debut!
- Couture tutus will go mainstream: Now, I've already spotted Chanel doing some tutu-inspired designs, and even Primark's been knocking out some sparkly, tulle, bargains for us mortals! You'll be able to strut around looking like a ballerina (sort of) for just a fiver!
- We're going to see a surge in "ballerina workouts": My darling, I can just see those glossy magazines with headlines like: âSculpt your body like a Ballerina: With 10-Minute Workouts!â.
Honestly, I donât even care about what the Bolshoi thinks, I just hope this brings more exposure, not to mention tulle, to ballet, because honestly, darling, we all need a little more beauty in our lives, especially these days! Donât forget to subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on Insta, @MavisMeringue, and get the latest scoop on ballet, tutus and everything fashion. See you soon, darling. xoxo