#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1901-09-17

Greetings, darlings!

Emma here, your pink tutu-clad time-travelling correspondent, bringing you another delightful delve into the glorious history of the ballet tutu! As you all know, this blog is dedicated to the joy, elegance, and, of course, the sheer fabulousness of this iconic garment.

Today, my journey has taken me to Paris, the heart of fashion and dance, in the year 1901. Can you imagine, darlings? A year before the dawn of a brand-new century! The excitement of such a milestone buzzing in the air…and me, right in the middle of it!

Stepping onto the cobblestone streets of Paris, it’s impossible not to feel the whirl and sway of this magnificent city. I practically waltzed into a beautiful boutique filled with the most divine gowns and dresses – the colours, the textures, the details. Paris in 1901 was truly an exquisite symphony of style!

Today's Parisian women were adorned in the latest fashion – voluminous skirts, ruffles galore, and an explosion of colours, particularly the most glamorous of shades, pink! Yes, my darlings, pink was everywhere! It truly felt like a pink explosion, a tutu dream come true.

This afternoon, I headed to the illustrious Paris Opera, its majestic façade dominating the cityscape. Today, I had a very special treat: watching a performance of "La Bohème", by Giacomo Puccini, a breathtaking opera set in the bohemian Latin Quarter. It was such a joy to see how ballet intertwined with the music, expressing emotion and stories with such exquisite grace and artistry.

As for the costumes, darling! I gasped at the exquisite details on each dancer. They twirled and leaped with such captivating energy in beautifully constructed costumes.

And the tutus? Oh, the tutus! Although different from our modern ones, these tutu masterpieces were no less dramatic. Imagine: delicate layers of tulle, embellished with lace, flowers, and sequins! A romantic spectacle, a sheer fairytale of dancing grace.

But my Parisian adventures don’t stop at the ballet. I simply must indulge in the local boutiques, don’t you agree? My eye is caught by the most lovely shades of pink, especially those pastel shades so popular in the era. Pink was everywhere, darling! In dresses, ribbons, hats, and even those elegant parasols so charming in Parisian summers. This was truly a haven for any lover of beautiful fashion, especially if, like me, pink is your favourite colour!

Of course, every adventure needs a few snapshots. Imagine my joy in capturing some stunning photos for my #TutuTuesday post! I felt like a true Parisian fashion icon, waltzing through the cobblestone streets in a delicate pink tutu.

I found the most exquisite silk scarf to match my tutu – a beautiful pale pink hue, perfect for highlighting its graceful swish. And my friends? You wouldn’t believe the exquisite floral garland I discovered – it felt like something straight out of a fairy tale.

My journey through time is a precious and fleeting one, my friends, so I must return to my own era for now. However, before I step back through the shimmering portals, I leave you with a simple but profound thought: pink tutus and the ballet… the combination is simply magical! It brings me a joyful feeling to remember today’s journey.

Until next week, darlings!

Emma

*P.S. Be sure to check out my Instagram for more exclusive pictures from my time travels. I can't wait to hear about your tutu experiences! And don't forget to embrace your inner ballerina and try on a pink tutu! After all, life is too short not to live it in style! #pinktutu #ballethistory #tututuesday #paris #fashion #love *

About Emma: Emma, a bubbly Derbyshire girl with a passion for ballet and a wardrobe bursting with pink, has always dreamt of dancing her way through history. She decided to use her passion to become a time-traveling ballet enthusiast! She finances her travel through time with ballet performances, sharing the beauty of this art form wherever she goes, always sporting a magnificent pink tutu. With her blog, #TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History, she documents her adventures and brings the magical world of ballet and the elegance of tutus to readers around the globe. Find Emma on her blog, www.pink-tutu.com and follow her exciting journey through time!