Hello darlings! It's Emma here, back again from another dazzling adventure through time with my trusty pink tutu! It’s Tuesday, and you know what that means – it’s time to talk tutus! Today I’m back with a very special #TutuTuesday - as you can see from the date, we’re venturing far into the future, to 2032-11-16!
Before we delve into this thrilling time period, can I just say, Happy National Pink Tutu Day to you all! Yep, you heard me right. I know, I know, some people think it’s just another “made up holiday” but, darling, what could be more glorious than celebrating our favourite fluffy friend - the tutu, the darling of dancewear?
Now, on to our fascinating trip to 2032. Let me tell you, even the most seasoned time traveller like myself was quite frankly astonished! The future's turned out to be incredibly extravagant with an incredible focus on dance!
A Dance Revolution?I had to make a little stop in New York for my usual bit of window shopping. Believe me, the street-style scene is wild, but what truly captured my attention was the ‘ballet takeover’ in the fashion world. They have something called "ballet-core" and my oh my, it's incredible!
It was all flowy dresses, sleek silhouettes and you guessed it, tulle and sparkle. Every other person sported some sort of tulle element in their outfit! Whether it was a voluminous skirt, a whimsical wrap-around top, or even a delicate, floating shawl, tulle had found its place everywhere, giving off a distinct ballet aura that oozed pure glamour. The future’s very glamorous I have to say. I managed to sneak in some of their designs as inspiration for my new line, Emma’s Time-Travelling Tutu Treasures, just wait and see, darlings.
On Stage!Of course, no trip into the future would be complete without taking in a ballet performance. This time, I ventured into the grand Palais Garnier in Paris for a show called “Le Chat” – The Cat! (Ooh, can you imagine how chic those posters would look with a sassy cat silhouette in a tutu?) This performance blended ballet with modern choreography and incorporated holographic projections for some real eye-candy. They also incorporated some clever new dance floor technology, where the dancers moved like ballerinas on an LED-lit surface!
As expected, the tutus were magnificent – imagine shimmering silk with sparkling embellishments, some even with laser light incorporated into the design, simply dazzling. There was a particularly special scene with a whole troupe of ballerinas all wearing these fantastic pastel pink tutus that seemed to almost… glow from within!
And yes, my dear readers, after that dazzling performance, the whole audience (including yours truly, of course!) stood and cheered for the cat himself – a brilliant, handsome gentleman wearing a custom-made pink tutu! Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the power of a good pink tutu? Even a cat in a pink tutu, you know?
And What Of Today’s Celebrations?On 2032-11-16, while everyone is celebrating National Pink Tutu Day, I'm busy catching a ballet show in Derbyshire. (Yes, it seems even in the future, Derbyshire still hasn’t quite caught on to the allure of the tutu!)
Don’t you worry though, darlings, I’ve got a plan. I’ll be back with a fabulous fashion spread for The Derby Times showing all of Derbyshire just how much magic is in a simple little tutu!
Stay tuned for a fabulous follow-up post tomorrow as I detail my fashion tips and my favourite shops for future fashion inspiration. Don’t forget to get your pink tutu out and take some pictures, and tag them with #PinkTutuDay – I can't wait to see what you've got!
Until next time, darlings!
Emma www.pink-tutu.com
