Rosalía’s latex tutu rebellion: balletcore’s darkest, most delicious twist

Rosalía has detonated the balletcore trend with a savage, unapologetic shift – a prima dominatrixina draped in latex and tulle, utterly dismantling the delicate revival.

A prima like no other

Forget the tentative return of ballet flats and gingham. Rosalía, currently dominating the rescheduled LUX tour in New York, delivered a look that’s less ‘Swan Lake’ and more ‘dangerous courtesan.’ The visual assault, captured by Getty Images and Ivan Salvador, isn’t an homage; it’s a complete subversion.

She arrived sporting a black latex bodysuit, plunging to the navel, aggressively accented with two studded belts that sat low on her hips. Beneath, a sheer embroidered black bra, subtly adorned with a tiny, defiant blue bow. And, of course, a stark white tulle tutu – a playful nod to the aesthetic, but executed with a brutal, almost industrial precision. Stacked black platform pumps completed the ensemble, a clear statement that pointe shoes remain strictly for the stage.

Dior's orchestrated chaos

This isn’t a spontaneous moment. Rosalía’s aesthetic is meticulously curated, thanks to a collaboration with Jonathan Anderson at Dior. The collection features a dramatic angel wing organza feathered cape, an icy blue pannier dress smothered in satin ribbons – a visual overload of texture and color – a militaristic dress featuring a tricorne style hat, and, predictably, a leaf medallion tutu, worn during the show’s opening act. It’s a controlled chaos, reflecting the energy of her performances.

But the true innovation lies in her movement. Rosalía isn’t simply wearing ballet; she’s doing it. Inspired by the French collective LA(HORDE) and rigorously trained by the Belarusian prima ballerina Tatiana, she’s incorporating classic ballet steps – en pointe, no less – into her choreography, pushing the boundaries of the genre. The resultant effect is mesmerizing, unsettling, and undeniably powerful.

And it’s not just her. Dior dropped a set of fabulous, frilly, frothy tutus on the fall 2026 runway, signaling a wider embrace of the trend. From Carrie Bradshaw’s playful iterations to Rihanna’s and Elle Fanning’s interpretations, the puffy skirt is having a moment. But Rosalía, predictably, doesn’t just participate; she dominates.

The lasting impression

Rosalía’s look isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about reclaiming the aesthetic, twisting it into something sharp, exhilarating, and utterly her own. The prima dominatrixina is here, and she’s rewriting the rules. As she herself might say: “First position.”