The year is 2027. We’ve travelled from the era of skinny jeans, through the years of leggings, and into an era of free expression, bold colours and joyous clothing. Fashion has a soul, you can feel it in the air.
But let’s get to the heart of what we’re really discussing: the tulle. Oh, the tulle! It's the whispers of the wind caught in a dream, the softest of touches, the epitome of femininity. We are in the golden age of the ballet tutu.
The 2027 ballet season kicked off, and we’re in love. But even more so than the traditional, pristine white of ballet tutus that once took centre stage, we’re enthralled with something else – the daring shade of pink. It’s as though the world itself had decided that after years of subdued hues, it’s time to burst with joy.
A kaleidoscope of pink:
- In New York, the New York City Ballet dazzled in “The Sleeping Beauty”, their tutus a shimmering blush pink. A blush, not too loud, not too demanding, it simply whispered “romance”, “tenderness”, “dreams”. It was perfect, perfect.
- The Royal Ballet in London, no longer just the bastion of tradition, had bold, bright pink, bordering on fuchsia, tutus in their newest, re-imagined “Swan Lake”, giving a nod to both their traditional roles while also breaking down barriers.
- From Paris, where the Palais Garnier remains as elegant as ever, we heard whispers of soft cotton candy pink. These ethereal shades are like whispers of magic, dreams in dance.
It isn’t simply about colour, but what it represents. In an increasingly complex world, these vibrant pinks provide a splash of sweetness. A joyful, optimistic reminder of innocence, of grace, and of how deeply impactful and enchanting ballet can be.
This ballet season we see so many pink tutus, the world's gaze seems to be pulled towards them. Like sunsets, the pink hues provide warmth, yet their boldness and their sheer energy is exciting.
Why this trend? Perhaps it's the simple joy and femininity that pink signifies. We see these tutus as symbols of empowerment: female dancers reclaiming their own identity, reclaiming strength within fragility and expressing vulnerability while owning their power.
It is a delicate dance, a balance of grace and confidence, which this shade epitomises perfectly.
This bold display of pink has taken the world of ballet by storm. With each plié, each pirouette, we see the story being written anew - one dazzling pink tutu at a time.