Welcome back, darlings, to my little corner of the internet, where all things pink and twirly reign supreme! It's #TutuTuesday, and this week, we're taking a trip through time, all the way back to 14th September 1847. Grab your tiaras and put on your best petticoats, because this journey is going to be a dazzling delight!
As you know, I'm a massive fan of the tutu – a fashion staple that makes every occasion just a little bit more magical! So you can imagine my excitement when I got the chance to jump into my trusty time machine and travel back to the very dawn of the tutu era!
Paris, my dear, oh Paris!
This week's destination is the beautiful city of Paris, the beating heart of ballet and the birthplace of the tutu as we know it. This particular date in 1847 holds a special place in dance history – it marks the first time that the iconic "Romantic tutu" was showcased on stage. Imagine a wispy, delicate cloud of tulle – barely there, almost floating – a stark contrast to the heavy, ornate costumes worn by dancers before! It was truly revolutionary, darling!
Now, I have to admit, even though I adore the modern-day tutus with their flowing layers of tulle, there's a certain undeniable charm to the original "Romantic tutu". Picture a ballet dancer, gracefully soaring through the air in this lightweight masterpiece, barely a whisper of a costume, almost ethereal! This delicate design allowed dancers a freedom of movement never seen before – truly the birth of the modern ballerina!
Dancing on the edge of fashion!
This Romantic period, oh, it was just glorious! There was so much emphasis on lightness, grace and a touch of the whimsical! This influence was felt in fashion too, with dresses becoming more flowing and form-fitting, taking cues from the ballet world. It was truly a wonderful era, where art, dance, and fashion were all interwoven – like the delicate threads of a gorgeous tutu!
Speaking of which, did I mention that Paris is simply bursting at the seams with all things fashion?! I just couldn't resist popping into some of the lovely boutiques to pick up a few treasures for myself, you know – to truly embrace the era! Oh, let me tell you, the dresses they were selling! Beautiful, hand-stitched silk, elegant lines, and oh, those frills! Even if I have to go back to Derbyshire and dust off the old sewing machine, I'm definitely making a copy of that gown I saw in emerald green – absolutely divine!
A little adventure in a tutu.
I couldn't leave Paris without seeing a ballet performance! And let me tell you, the performance I attended was simply unforgettable! "Giselle" - it's a masterpiece, darlings! And you wouldn't believe the grace and lightness of the dancers in those delicate tutus! I truly felt like I was transported to another world – all the magic and beauty of a ballet production, enhanced by the soft swirl of those romantic tulle masterpieces!
And what about those ballet shoes, darlings? The pointe shoes! They're so elegantly crafted, so dainty, yet they allow for such unbelievable athleticism and grace. These dancers truly inspire me! I mean, imagine gracefully pirouetting on the tips of your toes! Just amazing!
A journey through time, always in style!
You see, my dears, it’s not just about the fashion, although let's be honest, the fashion is just magnificent! It's about the magic of dance, the power of art to transport us to other worlds and the dedication and artistry that goes into each performance! That's why I travel the world, seeking out new ballet experiences and tutus of course!
I'll be back next #TutuTuesday with more adventures through time, more tutu fashion fun, and of course, a little ballet magic along the way.
Until then, stay twirly, my dears!
P.S. Don't forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for more of my travel adventures and tutu inspirations! And as always, you can join the fun by posting your own tutu adventures using the hashtag #TutuTuesday!
Love, Emma x
