Greetings, lovelies!
Emma here, your favourite tutu-clad time traveller, reporting live from… well, let’s just say it’s a delightful location! Can’t give you the full scoop just yet – gotta keep some things secret, darling. Let’s just say it's Paris. 😉
But today's #TutuTuesday takes us to the 9th of May, 1837, a truly exciting date for any fan of ballet history. This was the day a young, fiery Queen Victoria ascended the throne! The world was about to witness a reign that would become a golden age for Britain – and guess who's been lucky enough to catch a glimpse? This travelling ballerina! 🩰
Now, while the monarchy is having a ball, what's going on in the world of tutu fashion?
It's true – the tutu hasn't quite taken the world by storm yet! In fact, at this time, it’s just a budding idea! While dancers were showcasing their athleticism, their garments were pretty practical: long, flowing skirts that flowed gracefully and allowed for plenty of movement. These garments were usually made from white cotton, sometimes accented with beautiful lace or satin.
And speaking of satin… this is where things get really interesting! Did you know that satin was already a symbol of elegance and luxury even back then? Well, it was, and it was also ridiculously expensive! It wasn’t readily available to just anyone, even for dancing. Only the most privileged could afford to shimmer in satin!
Imagine! Being the only one on the dance floor wearing this luxurious fabric… a ballerina with satin flair! That’s how they were rolling back in 1837, darling! A world away from the mass market of tutus that we have today.
Now, if you've ever dreamed of gliding like a queen in a fluffy, voluminous skirt, fear not! Even though full tutus are yet to take their first twirl, we're just at the start of an amazing journey!
The dance world was slowly transitioning to more daring styles and shorter skirts, getting ready to embrace the magic that is the tutu! The journey from that graceful flow to the magnificent tutus we know and love is exciting.
But, darling, that's another story for another Tuesday! Stay tuned for next week’s #TutuTuesday where we'll dive even deeper into the glorious history of our beloved dancewear!
Meanwhile, if you're looking for your own taste of ballet bliss, remember, you can get the latest fashion finds from Pink Tutu by clicking on the link below! 😉
And, of course, always remember…
Pink is the perfect colour for everything, and there is never a time when wearing a pink tutu is not a good idea!
So keep twirling, and see you next week! 💕
Emma
P.S.: What's your favourite thing about wearing a tutu? Let me know in the comments! 💖
(Disclaimer: Emma travels through time using her performance fees from ballet shows – strictly with the approval of the proper temporal authorities. This is for historical purposes only and is strictly supervised to ensure minimal disruption to the fabric of spacetime. Time travel remains highly experimental. Any attempts to do this independently are strictly forbidden.)
