Welcome back, darlings, to another edition of #TutuTuesday on pink-tutu.com!
This week, I'm feeling particularly glamorous as I whisk us back in time to 4th September 1860. My, oh my, wouldn't you simply adore seeing what the world of ballet was like all those years ago? I've always dreamt of seeing ballerinas pirouette and leap in the gowns and skirts of this period - it would be truly divine!
Now, to be honest, this isn't quite the peak of the tutu revolution. That would come a little later, but even in 1860, things were starting to change.
Paris - The Hub of Fashion
Picture this: cobbled streets lined with elegant carriages, the bustling scent of pastries wafting from cafes, and the pièce de résistance - the world-famous Paris Opera. Ah, the very thought makes my heart flutter! This was, and still is, the centre of the world when it comes to dance and fashion. So it's no surprise that our tale begins there.
The tutu of this era, however, isn't quite the flowing, whimsical confection we see today. Instead, picture a shorter, layered skirt - like a mini version of a classic ballgown. Imagine yards and yards of fabric gathered at the waist and then flowing down in layers, reaching only to the knees.
Enter Marie Taglioni
And let's not forget Marie Taglioni, a true ballet icon. Remember, dear readers, she was all the rage back in 1832. You simply couldn't be without a whisper of her influence in your attire. Her famous "La Sylphide" had everyone talking, with her gossamer skirts swirling around her like an ethereal dream. And guess what? That dress, those skirts? Those were the very early beginnings of the tutu!
Imagine this, my lovelies, it wasn't all pink frills just yet. Oh no, the colours were rich, like the sunset itself. Think vibrant shades of crimson, deep greens, and blues so dark they could almost be black. And these colours were matched with sumptuous fabrics like silk and velvet. The ballerinas of that era looked truly majestic!
And On This Day, History Happens
The 4th of September, 1860, might not be an exact date for a major tutu milestone, but it marks a day on the calendar in this period where you would be in Paris, sitting with the most fashionable audience watching a ballerina twirl across the stage. It was truly a beautiful time to be alive, wouldn't you agree?
But alas, dear friends, it’s time for me to journey back to my own time. But don’t fret, I'll be back next week, with more adventures and fascinating stories from the wonderful world of tutus. In the meantime, remember to wear your favourite pink tutu and twirl like there’s no tomorrow!
Until then, keep your toes pointed and your hearts open, my dears!
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