Greetings, darlings! It’s Emma here, your resident pink tutu enthusiast, bringing you another exciting edition of #TutuTuesday! Today, we're venturing back to the grand era of 1914, a year brimming with excitement and elegant fashion! Remember to mark this post as number 4283 on your pink-tutu.com bookmark - who knows what delightful dance-related discoveries await us next Tuesday!
Fast Forwarding Back 🚂
Now, you wouldn't believe how I travelled to 1914 this time - I took a charming little steam train! I'd found a beautiful vintage postcard depicting a graceful ballerina, so I knew there was a fantastic ballet story to be uncovered in this era. (Just imagine, even trains were getting in on the tutus back then, weren't they?!)
Upon arriving in London, the first thing I noticed was how delightfully fashionable everyone was!
Tutus Take the Stage!
And let's be honest, tutus in 1914 weren't just for ballerinas! Imagine stylish frocks, billowing skirts, and frilly accents all flowing in perfect harmony – It was almost as if everyone was stepping onto a grand ballet stage! And if we're talking ballerinas, then The Diaghilev Ballet Russes was all the rage! You've never seen such colourful, innovative dance like this – a complete feast for the eyes. Oh, and can we talk about the tutus?! Exquisitely handcrafted, they swirled and flowed like waves, their colours brighter and bolder than anything you’ve ever seen! The legendary designs of Léon Bakst (talk about an imaginative man! He designed for The Diaghilev Ballet Russes, you know - a true inspiration) made ballet even more dramatic, a dazzling spectacle of artistry.
But it’s not just the grand ballets that deserve a spotlight - it's also about how these fashion trends and theatrical flair found their way into everyday lives. Can't you just picture these wonderful dresses – their silhouettes, the delicate fabrics, and the fluttery frills - and imagine a young woman waltzing across the ballroom or strolling down Piccadilly? That's what makes me love 1914, my dears! The magic of dance is interwoven into all aspects of life!
And What a Date!
Speaking of captivating stories, I just happened to be in London for a remarkable occasion - the opening night of a truly breathtaking performance - *'The Miracle of the Holy Shroud,' *a one-act ballet with a breathtaking score! Oh, what a treat! There I was, sitting among the elegant audience, mesmerised by the ballerinas in their glorious, voluminous tutus. And to think - this ballet is now considered one of the very first examples of 'neoclassical ballet'!
Imagine, darlings, history unfolds around you and your pink tutu is right at the heart of it - who could have thought?
*Don't Forget: Pink! *
I've brought back a little bit of 1914 fashion magic for you! Now, don’t go thinking the pink is out! My journey to the past brought back a wonderful, shimmering silk fabric in a delicate rose hue – the perfect pink for my next creation! I just have to figure out a fabulous tutu design, a style that captures this grand era while still being true to my vibrant, playful pink signature.
Until next Tuesday, keep those twirls twirling and keep the pink flowing! 💖
Yours in pink,
Emma
