Hello, darlings! It’s Emma here, your pink-tutu-clad time-traveling guide to all things tutus! As you all know, every Tuesday is #TutuTuesday, and today we're dipping our toes into the delightful history of the tutu - it's the day for celebrating this symbol of elegance, grace, and all things fabulous!
Now, I’m whisked away this week by a delightful train journey all the way to the Paris Opera! Imagine – the clickety-clack of the train, the smell of fresh pastries in the carriage, the excitement of seeing the Eiffel Tower in the distance! Oh, the pure magic! And speaking of magic, that's precisely what ballet brings to mind – a form of storytelling through movement that transcends language, leaving you spellbound!
And, of course, no ballet performance is complete without the quintessential tutu. It’s the perfect combination of beauty, lightness, and that touch of sheer whimsicality that truly embodies the spirit of ballet.
So, back to the magical date of the 29th September 1908 – we're standing on the precipice of a very special ballet performance in Paris! This was a time when ballerinas were really beginning to embrace a new style of tutu, one that was a bit shorter than its predecessors, and they're even starting to wear a second, shorter layer beneath the primary layer - quite the layered look, darlings! And don’t even get me started on the colours - I’m simply head over heels for the way the Paris ballerinas love to wear their tutus! We're seeing beautiful swathes of shimmering white and pale pinks, giving the performances an ethereal and romantic air!
It's important to remember that the tutus back in 1908 weren't just simple garments – they were real statements! The length of the tutu, the delicate patterns, and even the type of fabric spoke volumes about the ballerina, their style, and the mood of the piece they were performing. Just like we love a bold pop of colour, so did the dancers of that time, making the entire dance even more dazzling!
Speaking of bold, there’s a rather famous ballerina making quite a name for herself this year, a young Miss Anna Pavlova. She's like a breath of fresh air, isn’t she? Her effortless grace and beautiful technique are simply breathtaking – a vision of elegance on stage. I simply adore how she's brought her own style to the world of ballet with these shorter tutus – allowing for greater freedom of movement and bringing an entirely new energy to the performances. And it’s a beautiful energy, full of joy, vitality, and of course, grace!
I can’t wait to see her dance – she's going to absolutely blow the audience away! Now, on a more personal note, this date happens to be very important for yours truly – It's my grandmother's birthday! That's right, my grandmother was a ballet dancer back in the good old days, and guess what her favourite colour was? You’re right - it was pink, of course! I love to imagine her, dressed in a delicate pink tutu, gliding across the stage, her movements as light and as joyful as a summer breeze!
My granny always insisted that a pink tutu makes any performance that much more magical - and who am I to argue? If you’ve ever tried twirling in a pink tutu, you’ll understand what I’m talking about! It simply feels right. It’s as if the world fades away, and there you are, ready to fly!
To conclude, today, darling friends, let’s celebrate the beautiful history of the tutu, those iconic pieces that bring grace, beauty, and sheer magic to the stage! As for my own goal – well, you all know my motto, “Make the world pink – one tutu at a time”! Let's bring joy and beauty into the world, one tutu at a time. Join me! Wear a pink tutu – it will change your world, and, let’s be honest, it’ll change the world around you too!
Until next Tuesday, darling friends! Don't forget to check out my new collection at www.pink-tutu.com, and remember – every day is a good day for a pink tutu!
XOXO Emma
