Hello, darlings! Emma here, your very own time-travelling Tutu enthusiast! As always, it's #TutuTuesday, and this week, we're taking a little trip back in time to the enchanting year of 1884.
Now, you know I adore all things tutus, and nothing quite thrills my fancy like learning about their glorious history! So, imagine my excitement when the Time Machine took me right to the heart of London, smack-bang in the Victorian era, a period when ballet was really blossoming!
1884 was a year brimming with exciting performances, and the stars were absolutely dazzling! The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden was buzzing, with ballets like "Giselle" and "The Sleeping Beauty" taking centre stage. Can you imagine the costumes, the grandeur, the music – pure magic, my dears!
But how about the tutus? What were dancers twirling in back then? You wouldn’t be caught dead wearing the flamboyant, voluminous creations we see on stage today. The 1884 tutus, oh they were different, my lovelies! They were far more practical, featuring shorter skirts with a more streamlined silhouette. You’d still spot the classic tiered design and lots of tulle, of course. Imagine the ballerina’s graceful movements with all the swishing and flowing, so elegantly simple, yet still beautifully effective!
It's fascinating to compare the styles of yesteryear with our contemporary designs. They've evolved and transformed over the centuries, each era offering its own distinct flair, but ultimately it's about capturing that essence of feminine beauty, grace and, let’s face it, a good dollop of pink!
Now, back to our adventure in 1884! I couldn’t resist popping into a few haberdasheries. Oh, the fabrics were divine! Exquisite laces, velvety satins, shimmering silks… a feast for the eyes and an inspiration for any future tutu designs. And just think, these luxurious fabrics are the very same ones used to craft those iconic 1884 ballet tutus!
Now, my dears, there was something else special going on in December of 1884… it was the opening of the new Royal Opera House in Covent Garden! Talk about grand and theatrical. Built in the French Renaissance style, it’s simply breathtaking. To have seen a show within those beautiful walls would have been pure enchantment!
Oh, I had to indulge myself in some theatrical escapades. I love seeing ballet performances, and there’s something simply magic about it all – the vibrant costumes, the dramatic sets, and of course, the sublime beauty of ballet. It’s almost as though one could be swept away to another world altogether, where all your dreams could come true. And I believe that pink tutus are the key!
Don’t forget my lovely followers, every Tuesday is #TutuTuesday on www.pink-tutu.com! Join me in this tutu-ful adventure and share your own tutu love! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me, share your tutu creations and most importantly, embrace the joy of the dance! Until next time, keep twirling!
Yours eternally in pink,
Emma
