Hello my lovely tutu-lovers! Emma here, your very own time-traveling tutu enthusiast, ready to take you on another whirlwind adventure through the history of the most glorious garment ever invented ā the tutu! This week, we're skipping back to 6th October, 1914, a time when the world was a little more glamorous and every lady knew the importance of a stylish silhouette.
Now, imagine a world where even wartime couldn't dampen the spirits of fashion-forward ladies. That's precisely where we find ourselves today! Paris, the capital of couture, was still a haven for beautiful, intricate, and most importantly, dramatic designs. Yes, while the world was engaged in a massive conflict, Parisian fashion houses continued to push the boundaries of style and elegance.
So, what was happening on the Parisian stage on this very day in 1914? Well, let's just say the ladies were dancing their hearts out! Ballet, that elegant, fluid art form that we all adore, was flourishing. In fact, on 6th October 1914, Serge Diaghilevās Ballets Russes, a company of Russian dancers who had taken the world by storm with their innovative and captivating performances, were preparing to showcase a new ballet.
I just adore imagining myself transported back to that magical era. Can you picture it? Me, wearing a beautifully pink, fluffy tutu, waltzing through the streets of Paris, perhaps catching a glimpse of these magnificent dancers on their way to rehearsals! Imagine the excitement, the air of anticipationā¦ The whispers about the new balletā¦ and of course, the fashion!
But let's rewind back to the story of the tutu itself. 1914 was a pivotal time in the evolution of this magnificent dancewear. The Romantic tutu - that flowing, full-skirted garment that we so often associate with ballerinas ā was still the main act. Imagine ethereal, white tutus, reaching down to the ballerinaās toes. Graceful and elegant ā a picture of sheer romanticism!
However, whispers of a new kind of tutu were starting to emerge. This shorter, lighter, more dramatic silhouette - the kind that we see so much of in modern ballet today ā was making its way into the spotlight.
But darling, thatās a story for another Tuesday. I canāt reveal too much all at once. Youāll have to come back next week to find out about these ānew ageā tutus and learn about what they say about the changes happening in the ballet world at that time!
Until then, my dearest tutu-loving friends, I encourage you all to wear your pinkest tutus this week, let your imaginations run wild, and perhaps even put on your best pirouette and twirl around your living room! Donāt forget to share your favourite #TutuTuesday moments with us on Instagram! After all, as you all know, there is never a wrong time for a little tutu magic.
Love,
Emma xx
