#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1926-03-09

Hello my darling dears! It's Emma here, your resident pink tutu-clad time-traveler, back again with another #TutuTuesday for your delight! Today, we're taking a twirl through history and landing smack-dab in the Roaring Twenties! Imagine: flapper dresses, jazz music, and… well, slightly less revolutionary, but still fabulous: the tutu as we know it.

Buckle up, darlings, because this journey starts way back on March 9th, 1926. I'm so excited! We'll be dancing around Paris, that most wonderful of cities for a fashion-loving ballerina, soaking up the glamorous energy of this exciting era.

It’s funny, in 1926, tutus were just starting to find their place in the ballet world! I mean, they'd been around for ages, sure. But in this era, things started getting a bit more… streamlined! No more puffy romantic tutus, darling, it’s all about those sleek, svelte lines that show off every move.

The most influential person during this time in the tutu world was none other than Serge Diaghilev. Remember him? He was like the rockstar of the ballet world. He and his Ballets Russes were changing the game! With Leon Bakst's wild and dazzling costume designs, they were putting the tutu on full display in ways nobody had even imagined before.

These ballerinas, oh my dears! They were defying gravity in a whole new way. We're talking shorter tutus, less flouncy layers, and a focus on how the movement flows. It was the start of a tutu revolution, and I was ready to join the dance.

And let's not forget the broader fashion scene! The 1920s were all about flapper style, that daring new way of dress for women. Chanel, the undisputed queen of style, was turning things on their heads with loose dresses, bobbed hair, and - get this - even pants for women! Imagine!

The spirit of fashion and the spirit of ballet were so intertwined back then. And guess what? Even the colour pink was gaining some major clout! Forget baby pink, we're talking bolder, more dramatic shades! Can you imagine wearing a bright, pink tulle tutu against a black flapper dress? Pure chic, darling!

To experience the excitement of 1926, of course, you'd have to be there! I boarded the Orient Express, feeling like a vision in my pink tutu with the most chic travelling coat over the top - what could be more glamorous than taking the train to Paris?!

Once in Paris, the energy was intoxicating! There was the ballet at the Palais Garnier, the most glamorous opera house, and we saw so many fabulous costumes. Every show seemed to have a new exciting tutu to look at - and who could resist a good afternoon tea at The Ritz afterwards, followed by a jaunt through the elegant shops. The shopping is wonderful, there are so many beautiful fabrics and lace to find. Oh, and did I mention the hats?!

But remember, darling, I’m here to spread the love of tutus, no matter the era! We're in 1926 and there are already some fabulous ballet tutus out there. Why not bring a little bit of that Roaring Twenties style to your own wardrobe? Channel those chic, sleek lines, add a pop of bright pink (because let's face it, pink never goes out of style!) and twirl into your own adventure!

Let me know if you want to talk more about my travels! I have so many stories about ballet in Paris in 1926! Until next time, my dears, let’s all keep spreading the love of tutus, pink, and all things glamorous!