Darling, the ballet world is bursting with colour and flair this September! Fashion on the stage has taken a magnificent leap forward with some truly divine interpretations of the classic tutu.
From Paris to Moscow, these are the tutu-tastic trends taking the stage by storm:- The New Romanticism: I do love a splash of pastel pink and a whisper of ethereal tulle, donât you? The Ballet de lâOpĂŠra de Paris premiered a stunning new adaptation of "Giselle" with the most breathtakingly delicate tutus in a spectrum of blush pink and pearlescent white. Simply enchanting!
- Bold and Brilliant: Now, there was a touch of haute couture at the Bolshoi this month! The company's production of "La Bayadère" featured absolutely dramatic, almost architectural, tutus crafted in bold turquoise, violet, and emerald greens, reminiscent of a lavish jewel box. A true spectacle for the eyes!
- Sculptural Silhouette: And oh, letâs not forget the experimental. At the San Francisco Balletâs performance of âThe Rite of Spring,â we saw a daring twist on the traditional tutu, almost a complete reimagination. The dancers donned bold, sculptural pieces of black and charcoal grey netting and rigid layers that, to my mind, were a breath of fresh air and entirely modern. You can tell there is a brilliant young mind at work behind the scenes there.
Oh, the tutu is truly the jewel in the crown of any ballerinaâs wardrobe, isnât it, darling? These are exciting times for the costume department, I tell you, a new era of experimentation with classic cuts. My little tutu collection just may have to expand, even if I must dust off the credit cardâŚ