Hello lovelies! It’s Emma, your favourite tutu-clad time-travelling ballerina, back for another fabulous #TutuTuesday blog post! As you know, this Tuesday is all about digging into the history of ballet tutus. This week, we're taking a trip to June 2nd, 1891 - can you believe it’s been almost 130 years? 🕰️
You know me, I love to hop through time, and today I’ve landed in the heart of Paris! This vibrant city is where the tutu really started to take flight, darling, and I can tell you – they weren't quite the adorable poufy wonders we see today. The tutus of 1891 were much longer and were made of a heavier, denser material - quite the opposite to the floaty creations we all dream of dancing in.
But the spirit of ballet was very much alive! I caught a performance at the Opéra Garnier, which was absolutely stunning, just picture all those velvet boxes, crystal chandeliers, and a hush falling over the crowd as the orchestra began its melody. It’s moments like that where the world just melts away, and it’s pure magic! ✨
Of course, the reason I love to time travel, aside from all the ballet, is the fashion! This era was quite an interesting one, full of extravagance and delicate details. I simply adore the corsets and petticoats. It was the golden age of bonnets, darling! Let's face it, they make the perfect pairing with a ballerina's bun, wouldn't you say? And what's a girl to do without a delicate lace parasol on a sunny Parisian day? 👒
Did you know that today, 2nd June 1891, was a very important day in the history of ballet, because we're talking about the premiere of a very famous piece! The “La Source” ballet, by the brilliant Léo Delibes, had a stunning new choreography created by Jules Perrot - such a big deal for ballet and tutus everywhere! 🤩
Speaking of tutus, I found myself utterly fascinated by a costume design exhibition in Paris. They had some truly spectacular dresses from ballets throughout the 19th century, and the colour palette was utterly captivating. Think lavish brocades, sumptuous satins, and pops of crimson red, vibrant turquoise, and golden yellow. It’s these kinds of vibrant colours that I’m dreaming of bringing back!
And now, the part you've all been waiting for… My pink tutu ensemble! Today, I'm pairing my lovely ruffled tutu with a Victorian-style ivory blouse, with delicate pearl detailing around the neck, and some perfectly matched pink satin gloves, because why not?! I wouldn't want to completely forget that I'm still a girl from Derbyshire, darling! It's amazing how travelling back in time gives you a brand new perspective on your style, wouldn't you say?
Don't forget to follow my adventures, ladies, and join me on my journey to share the joy of pink tutus and the beautiful world of ballet with everyone!
Until next Tuesday,
Emma 💖✨🩰
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