Bonjour mes chères amies!
Well, I've been back from my latest time travelling trip and guess what? I've found something absolutely divine! It's time for another #TutuTuesday – my weekly dose of historical ballet fashion that will make you want to twirl! This time, I'm travelling back to the 13th of November, 1928, and I must tell you, it was quite a revelation!
Oh darling, I’m just getting so excited because the history of tutus is just simply a marvel, an absolute beauty, a vision in silk! Just imagine, twirling around on stage in such exquisite elegance, so dreamy. Let's jump into my pink time-machine and discover what tutu delights awaited dancers almost a century ago.
You might be thinking that tutus back then were all stiff, starchy, and unyielding, right? Well, hold your horses, my dearest readers, because you'd be absolutely wrong! You know how much I love a bit of research and let me tell you, the 1920s was all about a certain kind of freedom, a newfound expression of movement, just like my darling tutus! It was a glorious time for dancers and fashion alike, and those early ballerinas knew how to make a statement with their tutus.
Think pleated chiffon, swishing and flowing around their ankles as they glided across the stage. And who could resist sparkly tulle, perfectly shimmering under the spotlight? Those 1920s dancers had the flapper girls beat, just a tiny bit. Well, maybe a whole lot! You simply can't help but feel like you want to pirouette around yourself!
My dear darling trip took me to Paris, the centre of the fashion universe, the dreamiest place for tutu fashion lovers, and the absolute queen of ballets. And what do I find? Well, it was all about experimentation back then. Oh my darling tutus, these are some truly fascinating things. You see, dancers were discovering that they could be more expressive, that tutus could flow with the music, just like me dancing with my dear Mr. Tutu after the ballet. It wasn't just about frills and flounces, but a deeper, more subtle interplay between body and movement. The tutus in 1928, oh my! I can barely handle the beauty. They weren’t always meant to be completely opaque either – just imagine dancing in a gauzy cloud of silk and tulle! Well, if we are being quite honest with ourselves here. My lovely reader, the lightest of tulle, perhaps, and an absolutely stunning outfit for that!
Remember my sweet friend, this is the era of Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, which completely transformed the dance world, you know. A time when extravagant costumes were a highlight of the ballet. Imagine the designs, darling, oh my!
You know what I'd do for a vintage, pre-war era tutu? Just to feel the silk on my skin, imagine the exquisite artistry! Perhaps my little friend from the future would have one in her perfectly curated wardrobe, what do you say? Let me know in the comments, because a *tutu loving ballerina can never have enough of the pretty things, I mean, come on!
What was going on in the ballet world on this special date in November 1928?
Well, if I haven't already mentioned, it was a fantastic time for ballet! On this particular 13th of November, I spotted a particularly lovely program at the Theatre des Champs-Élysées. Just think of those beautiful Parisian nights and elegant gatherings, it just takes your breath away, doesn't it? And you just know, you know the best people were there! Just imagine what would happen if I could only time travel back, well, I don’t need to dream because my time travel is quite magical. And what happened that day in 1928 you ask? Well, a wonderful ballet called* “Le Baiser de la Fée” by Igor Stravinsky, with some gorgeous choreography from Serge Lifar, wowzers, that sounds fantastic. This special program, my sweet readers, is the type of thing that really sets your soul on fire. And the most exquisite detail of all? I’ve found some beautiful details in some old newspaper archives. There was actually a beautiful white tulle tutu, it sounds positively glorious! Just like something out of my dream diary.
Oh my lovely, what else is there to talk about for this Tuesday? Oh I do love tutus! Imagine a world with tutus on every lady, *what a sight, so fabulous! How much you lovely readers must agree, you really should look up this era for more fabulous history and be inspired to make a tutu or two.
Remember: Wear a Pink Tutu to get into the *#TutuTuesday *spirit! **
Until next week, my beautiful readers, remember:
A little pink tulle goes a long way. So put on your favourite tutu and dance your way through the week!
Au revoir, darlings, and remember – stay sparkly!
P.S. Have you ever been to the theatre and enjoyed the ballet? Let me know what your favourite performances have been.
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