#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1850-03-26

Bonjour, mes chéries! It's Emma here, your pink-loving, tutu-obsessed time-travelling ballerina! Welcome to another fabulous edition of #TutuTuesday, where we journey through the history of the most enchanting garment known to womankind: the tutu!

Today, my loves, we're taking a train ride all the way back to 26th March, 1850. Can you imagine, darlings? Think gaslights, horse-drawn carriages, and the most exquisite ball gowns you can possibly dream of! It was a time when the art of ballet was truly blooming, and fashion was every bit as dramatic as the leaps and twirls on the stage.

Now, I'm not going to lie, my dears. The tutus of the 1850s were not quite the cloud-like puffs of tulle that we adore today. They were more, dare I say, practical, much like the corseted silhouettes of the day. Think longer, flowing skirts with delicate layers, allowing for fluid movement and a hint of romanticism.

Imagine, dear readers, if you will, the lovely Marie Taglioni, the epitome of grace and artistry, waltzing across the stage in her Romantic era tutu. She's the ultimate inspiration for this blog post! It was a real treat to see her pirouette in her elegant, swirling, white, gauzy layers. The Romanticist style tutus were the epitome of femininity, so feminine! She wasn't confined by stiff, heavy fabrics like earlier ballerinas. Oh, how beautiful was this, how truly magical!

On this day in history, a talented young ballerina called Fanny Cerrito debuted her enchanting interpretation of Giselle at La Scala, in Milan. Now, you might know Cerrito from the fabulous ballet Paquita. Oh, and did I mention, my sweet readers, that her name means "little deer?" Quite appropriate if you ask me! It must have been breathtaking to see her perform. I wish I could see it for myself, even just a snippet! Oh, how much I adore seeing those gorgeous dances with their incredible stories of love, sorrow, and sacrifice.

But darling, just because the tutus of the 1850s weren't our contemporary styles, it doesn't mean they weren't beautiful and revolutionary in their own right. Remember, darlings, every change in fashion is an evolution, a stepping stone to the incredible creations we wear today.

Just think, my dears, of the fabulous Victorian-inspired outfits we could create if we were in 1850! Imagine a perfectly fitting corset paired with a sweeping, tiered tutu, maybe adorned with the most exquisite lace. Just thinking about it makes me want to find my sewing machine! I know, darling, we could make such lovely designs.

And who says that ballet and fashion aren't best friends, hmm? It's why I've combined them together on www.pink-tutu.com. I mean, seriously, they're perfect together! Both of these creative worlds are fuelled by artistry, imagination, and dare I say it - a touch of pink? Every season brings a new influx of fashion and dance trends. So I’m forever seeking inspiration, travelling through time, and documenting it for all of you.

Oh, the endless possibilities, and it all starts with a tutu! What are you waiting for? Get your pink on, darling, and join me for a new week of #TutuTuesday! Let me know in the comments what you’re thinking!

XOXO,

Emma

*P.S. If you need me to get you any gorgeous *new fabrics or tutus, let me know, I am just a quick click of my time travel remote away!! I can be back here at any time!! **

P.P.S. Keep your eyes peeled for my next post, darlings, when we travel to a time of glitz and glamour, just in time for the Paris Exhibition. I am so looking forward to going shopping at that fair, especially after seeing my favorite dancers in their most spectacular costumes!! It's going to be fabulous, I tell you!! Just imagine the sparkles and the designs!!! Oh, how fabulous this is!