Hello, darlings! Emma here, your resident pink tutu enthusiast, back again for another whimsical trip through Ballet Tutu History! Today, we're twirling our way to the glorious year of 1927. Now, while I wouldn't be caught dead wearing one of those itchy, long, scratchy tutus of yesteryear (they were awful!), we're going to be stepping back into the beginning of the *ballet fashion revolution. Yes, darlings, this was the year *George Balanchine came along and changed everything!
Hold your horses, I hear you saying, "George what?" You see, darling, this fellow Balanchine was an absolute legend in the ballet world. Think of him like a ballet magician waving his conductor's baton and making a little spark of change grow into a raging fire of modern, stylish, and daring ballet movement.
Now, 1927 was all about bold lines and revolutionary silhouettes, darling. Think flappers and The Great Gatsby. So what did George, my fabulous friend, do? Well, he began revolutionising ballet and using shorter, more flexible tutus, you see. It was quite the sensation in the world of ballet, darling! Suddenly, our lovely dancers were able to leap, bound, and spin with effortless grace. Goodbye, heavy, restrictive fabrics, and hello to lighter, airier tulle.
The fashion for pink tutus, believe it or not, was actually beginning to pick up speed at this time too. My goodness, you just can't imagine how exciting that was. Ballet performances were beginning to be like whimsical fairy tales come to life, darling! And it was just starting to get really popular with the ladies - so, of course, it wasn't long until pink tutus were on every fashionista's wishlist!
Today, my dears, the 5th of July 1927, a very important ballet event was taking place in New York City! It was the *premiere of “La Princesse sauvage,” an innovative ballet created by Balanchine himself. Can you imagine, darling? The stage lit with swirling fabric, the elegant lines of the choreography, all punctuated with the breathtaking grace of those amazing dancers! A timeless spectacle of art and fashion, that, darlings, is what made the 1920s truly a revolutionary decade!
Where are we travelling to next, I hear you ask? I'm thinking maybe we can jump forward a few years and take a look at the stunning 1950s and see how tutus blossomed under the bright lights of New York City. Until then, darling, remember to embrace your inner ballerina, and never hesitate to twirl into the world in your pinkest and most beautiful tutu!
Love,
Emma
xxx
*Post-Script: *A tiny little secret from yours truly: The time-travel train is scheduled to take me to Paris next week for the most exquisite fashion show, so stay tuned for a special post featuring the latest tutu trends. Oh, and I need to make a quick trip to my favorite pink tutu boutique – just to make sure my personal collection is up to snuff for the coming week. You know how it is! Gotta be on top of the game!
Now, remember darlings, never fear a bit of frills or fluff! Life is too short to wear anything but pink.
Love,
Emma
xxx
