Hey my lovely darlings, Emma here, your favourite time-traveling tutu-wearing blogger! Welcome back to the whimsical world of Pink-Tutu.com where every month we spin back through time and shimmy with some history.
This month, I'm particularly excited, because we're diving into the glorious world of drag in 2035. It's a truly magical year! Buckle up buttercups, it's going to be a dazzling ride.
Now, remember my mission: get everyone wearing a pink tutu. Itâs an audacious goal, I know, but who else would dare dream so big, so bright, so pink? It's just as well that time travel makes everything easier. (Did I mention Iâm funded by my fabulous drag performances, so if you want a glimpse into my sparkly life, you'd best grab some tickets - they sell out quick! Catch me strutting my stuff at The Regal Room - Derbyshireâs hottest drag venue!)
Anyway, back to our history. Now, it's 2035. I popped on my dazzling pink tutu (my sparkly, time-traveling tutu, not the one I wear for my Regal Room gigs!), and zoomed back through time to see what was hot, what was happening.
You wouldnât believe the drag scene! Letâs just say, honey, it was extra in the best possible way!
Firstly, I headed straight for The Drag Queen Hall of Fame, a place any drag historian must visit, located inâŚwell, I canât tell you exactly, itâs top secret, as you know time travel requires some magic! It was a complete sensory overload! There were these massive holograms, projected all over the walls of all the famous queens of all time, it was like stepping into a glamorous history book! It really put things into perspective, all these fabulous legends from all the different eras, strutting and twirling like we do today!
Speaking of icons, there was this Queen named Onyx Diamond, an absolute force of nature, her makeup was sharp, and she was all about this holographic drag with lasers and LED lights on her costume. I was living for her look. She was even a mentor to these young queens, who are literally just getting started in drag now, using augmented reality face makeup, the kind you see on all the reality tv shows. So much progress!
But back to my journey! I then went to see this super popular, drag king competition that was all over TikTok. It was called âKinglyâ, where drag kings were strutting their stuff and battling for the coveted title.
They had it all! Singing, dancing, you name it, the talent was through the roof, and I swear the judges' faces were going to split from their smiles they were enjoying the performances so much!
One king I saw, with an impressive set of handlebar moustaches (very much on trend!) he even did a bit of interpretive dance! All in pink, naturally, but I am so partial to that colour, arenât I?! A crowd favorite. And all those drag queens out in the audience were screaming!
That's one of the things that surprised me most - drag became super inclusive in 2035! You see queens, kings, and everyone in-between. Even people who had no interest in traditional drag, doing some serious âeveryday dragâ!
One thing I noticed that had remained a constant was the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ charities and raising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues through drag performance, even as drag became a super big mainstream thing! It's all about community, isn't it?
Even though it was super hot and busy (so many people wearing bright colours, pink naturally, was the hottest color on the planet - we even had whole blocks of the city bathed in pink lights!) It was inspiring!
Next up, I headed over to the annual 'Drag Queen Street Circus' festival! I swear this had to be one of the most amazing, flamboyant events! These queens had literally taken over the entire street, they'd made this fantastic three-story stage, complete with stilt walkers, aerialists and the most beautiful handmade drag costumes - these looked like theyâd been created by the most famous Parisian couturier, you know the type. You really get the feeling, here in 2035, the line between drag and haute couture has practically disappeared.
But hereâs the thing: every queen I saw was wearing a pink tutu in one form or another! So many tutus! It made me so happy! From mini-tutus, long ones, tutus with LED lights. Tutus in the day, tutus at night. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. And it was truly beautiful!
Even the crowds, many wearing rainbow outfits themselves, were living for this dazzling celebration. Everyone was united under the pink banner, which was an absolute triumph.
And of course, you know me, I just had to buy something to add to my own wardrobe, you know, for all my future gigs, so I snapped up this incredible pink feathered tutu from this designer boutique (itâs just off the Drag Queen Street Circus) â an amazing place called 'The Tutu Boutique' (of course). Seriously, even the shopping here is a dazzling experience!
I left 2035 filled with joy! What a delightful era for drag! Itâs exciting seeing drag queens become a mainstream part of popular culture. Who would have thought back in 1988 (remember my post on âThe Glory of the Ballsâ era back then? Click here! [link]) weâd see a time like this!
And you know whatâs best about it? It all seemed so genuine, and so joyful. It was about expressing yourself and embracing your uniqueness, exactly the kind of vibe I live for!
Remember darlings, every month, there's another slice of fabulousness on the menu here at Pink-Tutu.com, so donât forget to tune in again! If you'd like to add your comments, let me know in the box below.
Until next time, my lovely darlings. Letâs make it a fabulous, pinktastic, world. Remember to go forth, spread some glittery joy, and never forget to⌠twirl your pink tutus!
Your fabulous friend,
Emma, x
