Oh, darlings! It's that time of year again when the air crackles with the anticipation of shimmering tulle and the sweet, elegant strains of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Yes, you guessed it! The day we all look forward to: December 12th - the anniversary of the glorious Pink Tutu!
In this glorious era of daring, fierce individuality, one might think a traditional ballet pink tutu would be seen as outmoded or worse, predictable. Oh, how wrong you'd be, dearies! This is 2026 - a year of celebration of everything wonderful about the iconic tutus and its glorious, enduring history. The pink tutu is more than just a costume. It is a statement - a declaration that grace and beauty are, indeed, timeless. And what better colour than the most iconic shade in the history of dance, the gloriously romantic and ever-so-feminine, ballet pink?
To say I'm enthralled is a bit of an understatement, my dears. Today, more than ever, it's a moment to reflect on what has led us to this magnificent occasion:
- Remember, darling, the early days when a dancer was either adorned in a "practice" or a “performance” tutu - stark, stark white, that was, in fact, very restrictive? Oh how boring it was, but it was a necessity in a pre-colour, photographic, black and white era. Oh, but how times have changed!
- Remember the 1960's, the daring, the revolutionary changes to traditional ballet? Pink became bolder. Designers started introducing the delicious tones, and it gave the iconic white tutus some competition.
- The '90's saw designers like Bill Blass, Alexander McQueen, and a host of talented newcomers bringing their unique flair to the tutu - creating the most incredible textures and new ways of crafting, not forgetting the most gorgeous shade of pink in the pantone, my dears, " Ballet Pink"!
Now we have more choice than ever and each one perfectly unique - from traditional and elegant to modern and edgy - all making a statement, and with every one, it seems to whisper “this is more than a costume.” It's an expression of freedom, of passion.
I remember seeing Misty Copeland dance, looking spectacularly exquisite in "Ballet Pink", a tutu designed by Christian Lacroix - I still get chills! And, my darlings, if you want a taste of timeless elegance and magic, there are more amazing tutu creations happening than ever. You'll see new pink hues everywhere, on the stage, on the catwalk, even seen in unexpected settings, like the world's most celebrated artists adorning themselves and creating their unique expressions with tutus, using a modern palette of shades for all!
The “Ballet Pink” tutu is truly a work of art. The beauty of each detail, the subtle shade of pink, a graceful wave as a ballerina twirls – it creates a story just with a simple glance.
So let's raise a glass to “Ballet Pink” tutus! They are a symbol of an enduring love, a love for ballet, a love for grace and beauty, a love for freedom of expression and imagination. On December 12th, take time, dear darlings, to celebrate these magnificent creations - we celebrate the dancers who embody the tutu's soul, those designers and makers who give so much of themselves to crafting these wonderful creations, and the magic, the beauty, and, the exquisite joy that tutus bring to us.