Hello darling tutu lovers! It's Emma here, back again for another trip into the wonderful world of tutu history. This week, we're taking a little journey back to the 2nd December 1856. I hope you're ready for some delightful historical insights!
My Time Travel Tales: A Whirlwind to Paris!
Let's be honest, my trip this week was particularly exciting. I hopped on the train in my pinkest tutu (the new one from Maison Aubergine, simply divine!), and off I went to Paris. This city is simply buzzing with life and fashion, especially when it comes to the world of ballet!
Paris, My Love - A Capital of Fashion and Dance!
Honestly, I felt like I'd stepped straight onto the stage of the Opera Garnier - the grandest theatre you could imagine, with ornate carvings, soaring columns, and such opulence. I was practically giddy with excitement. Of course, no trip to Paris would be complete without a trip to the Théâtre de l'Opéra. I managed to catch a dazzling performance of "Giselle," and let me tell you, the tutus were a spectacle!
A Glimpse of Ballet's Fashion Forward Past: The Tutus of 1856!
1856! The time of the Victorian era - a time of delicate beauty and refined taste! The ballet tutus I saw on stage in "Giselle" were simply breathtaking. You wouldn't have seen a huge skirt like we enjoy today - no, those tutus were more streamlined, made with layers of tulle, flowing with every movement like delicate whispers of chiffon. And they were all in white. Imagine a snowdrift of light and airy tulle swirling around the dancers! It truly was a vision.
Pink, Pretty and Perky - Making Tutu History!
I'll admit, I had to take a moment and wish those ladies had some lovely shades of pink in their wardrobe! But that's my little dream - to inspire every ballerina with the love of a perfect pink tutu! Can you imagine how the Paris Opera Garnier would look with all those graceful forms twirling and dancing in pink? It would be absolutely enchanting!
But back to 1856, I wasn't the only one rocking a tutu!
Yes, ladies! I'm talking about a certain fashion craze! A few lucky fashionistas in Paris had actually started wearing the short, full skirts in a "ballerina style" around this time! I love that touch of ballet glamour entering the streets! Perhaps they were inspired by their favourite Parisian dancers, just as we are inspired today! But, you know, we need a bit of pink to really embrace our inner ballerina, don't you agree?
Making Tutu History, one pink dress at a time!
Now, let's delve into some fascinating tutu facts from this special date, the 2nd December 1856!
- The Ballet boom: Ballet was experiencing its golden age! You couldn't get enough of it. Imagine it like our era - when all everyone wants to see are new musical acts or Broadway shows! I imagine every street corner was full of people in beautiful outfits heading to the theatres.
- The New "Short Skirt:" The Parisian fashion houses were taking inspiration from the ballerinas - using lighter fabrics like tulle in their evening wear and the fashionable "ballerina" skirts, sometimes even pairing them with those tiny bonnets to look like ballerinas on stage!
- Paris - A Hotbed for Tutu-ific fashion! Oh my, just like today, it was the place to be for fashion! All the trendiest colours and designs started appearing on the streets.
The Tutu Time Capsule:
That brings me to the end of my travels this week! It's amazing how those who came before us set the stage for our passion for ballet. They really knew how to create that magic with tulle and their creative flair. And they paved the way for me and all you fabulous tutu lovers to rock pink!
I'd love to hear your thoughts - let me know what your favourite era of tutu fashion is! Leave your comments below, and don't forget to join me next #TutuTuesday for a new journey back in time!
Till next time, and remember:
Never stop twirling!
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This post marks #1301 in the Ballet Tutu History blog!
