Hiya, darlings! It's Emma here, your pink tutu-clad guide to all things frilly and fabulous, back with another delightful journey through the captivating history of our beloved ballet tutus! Today, we're taking a whimsical train ride back to 6th November, 1923 – a date filled with delightful discoveries for the tutu enthusiast.
You see, in the world of fashion, 1923 was all about embracing the "Roaring Twenties" vibe, with sleek silhouettes and shorter hemlines dominating the scene. However, in the world of ballet, our tutus were still very much steeped in romantic tradition! Imagine a swirling cloud of tulle, delicate and dreamy, perfect for showcasing the graceful movements of the ballerinas.
I, of course, had to witness this captivating era for myself, whizzing back in time by way of a well-timed performance of "Giselle" at the glorious Palais Garnier in Paris! It was sheer magic! I must admit, even though I'm a huge advocate for the fluffy pink tutu, the romantic, flowing tutus of the 1920s had a captivating charm that wouldn't be out of place in a fairy tale. It's easy to understand why ballerinas like Anna Pavlova were absolute superstars back then!
And you know me, a good ballet performance always calls for some fab shopping! I was smitten with the Parisian boutiques bursting with enchanting creations! Oh, the hats, the furs, the fabulous gowns... My pink tutu even found some glamorous friends that day - a fluffy ostrich feather boa for the train ride back and a glittering diamante tiara fit for a queen! (A pink one, of course!).
Now, imagine this! Whilst I was flitting through the Parisian streets, 1923 saw some momentous events. Imagine! The first "talking picture", The Lost World, graced the big screen! How thrilling would it have been to experience the magic of moving images with a voice for the first time?! And did you know that November 6th in 1923, also saw the release of the thrilling film, The Man Who Laughs?
You see, back then, even with those breathtaking ballets and films, life was moving at a much slower pace than today! Just imagine... enjoying a beautifully designed dress, savouring every moment of the performance, or truly experiencing the world through the magical wonder of silent movies... The more I travel through time, the more I realize that each era has its own special magic, doesn't it?
But enough about my grand adventures – the real focus of Tutu Tuesday, as always, is YOU! Now, have any of you ever tried a more vintage ballet style? Or did you happen to catch any incredible ballets in recent days? Tell me all about it in the comments below, and don't forget to share your favorite Tutu Tuesday adventures!
Now, as a fellow tutu enthusiast, you might ask why I keep a website dedicated to this charming fashion item. Well, the simple truth is, my dream is for every woman to feel like a beautiful ballerina in a fabulous pink tutu at least once in their lives! After all, wouldn't the world be a brighter, more playful, and utterly wonderful place if everyone embraced the beauty of swirling tulle and graceful movements?
See you all next Tuesday, and until then, keep those tutus twirling, darlings!
Emma www.pink-tutu.com
