Greetings, my darling tutu enthusiasts! It's Emma here, your pink-tutu-clad time traveller, bringing you another installment of your weekly dose of ballet tutu history! Today we're venturing back to February 4th, 1919. It's a crisp, slightly chilly day, perfect for a spot of afternoon tea and a chat about fashion. Speaking of, imagine this: Paris, 1919, just after the war. Imagine all the glamorous Parisian ladies, oh la la!
And the ballet world, my loves, is absolutely thriving. Serge Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes are causing a storm! Remember, the ballet world was all about innovation, all about shaking things up, much like yours truly with my #pinktutu movement. They’re introducing breathtakingly modern choreography and absolutely exquisite costumes, which, as you know, often included the quintessential tutu!
Now, we're talking about the late Romantic era of ballet, just a whisker away from the era of Modern Ballet. That means it’s time for tutus that are long and flowy! They’re romantic, they’re elegant, and they have lots and lots of layers of tulle. Oh, what a glorious time!
In fact, if we're imagining the stage of the Théatre Champs-Elysées this very day in 1919, you might just witness the renowned dancer, Tamara Karsavina, twirling and leaping in “Le Spectre de la Rose.” This beautiful ballet, choreographed by none other than the iconic Michel Fokine, requires an exceptionally ethereal tutu. Think lots and lots of layered tulle, maybe some sparkling embellishments, all just the right amount of shimmering brilliance. Now, that's what I call a showstopper!
But here's the thing. In 1919, tutus weren't just for stage performances. These beauties were starting to pop up in fashion, too! That's right, ladies, the tutu trend is in the air. We're seeing designs with fluffy skirts inspired by these elegant ballet garments. Remember how everyone just has to have a little black dress today? Imagine how avant-garde it must have been to walk down a Parisian boulevard in a tutu-inspired number in 1919. Talk about being on trend!
Speaking of trends! I simply had to add a few layers of pink tulle to my dress today to honour the occasion! You'll never believe what I discovered during my latest tutu time travel. It’s a complete game-changer! Did you know that the tutu in this era was first referred to in a ballet review in a Parisian newspaper way back in 1913? Just imagine the thrill of having the fashion world write about you! My tutu's going to be featured in the Derbyshire Gazette any minute now!
So, here's to all you fashionable lovelies out there! Embrace your inner ballerina with a little bit of tulle. If you’re thinking of doing a little DIY, try a pink tutu – remember, it's a #pinktutu world, and it's time to show it off! The pink-tutu-powered, time-traveling Emma signs off for now, but do join me back here next Tuesday for another trip into tutu history!
See you soon, and keep those tutus twirling!
