#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1932-01-12

Hello, darling dears, and welcome back to Pink-Tutu.com for another whirlwind journey through the fabulous history of ballet's most beloved garment!

As always, I'm your glamorous guide, Emma, from Derbyshire, fresh off a train ride from Paris (first class, naturally, the view from the carriage window was divine!) and sporting my newest pink tutu creation. Today's piece is a bit more demure than usual, inspired by the grand ballerinas of 1932 – it’s a delicate pale pink silk, with just a touch of champagne glitter at the hem for that extra touch of ooh la la.

This week, we're stepping back in time to the 12th of January 1932, a pivotal day for the world of ballet, a day that marked the beginning of a truly iconic style! Before 1932, tutus were quite the affair. Think grand, romantic, and utterly voluminous – picture a billowing cloud of tulle, heavy enough to need a team of helpers to get into! These “Romantic” tutus were all the rage in the late 19th century, perfect for portraying nymphs and sylphs – ethereal, ethereal! But darling dears, we all know that fashion is constantly evolving, and the winds of change were swirling even in the ballet world.

On this fateful 12th of January, we were blessed with a fresh new face of dance – the Tutu a la Française – a revolutionary shift in design that forever altered the landscape of tutus. Gone was the bulky and dramatic Romantic, and in came the sleek, fitted, and beautifully streamlined Tutu a la Française! Picture the exquisite, graceful lines of this new tutu, accentuating the dancer's movements like the shimmering petals of a rose. Divine, wouldn’t you agree?

Imagine, dear readers, if your favorite ballerina walked out on stage, and instead of a cloud of tulle, she’s a swirling, ethereal butterfly, a vision of refined elegance – that’s what the Tutu a la Française offered! Gone were the fussy tiers and layers, and instead, we embraced a shorter, more fitting silhouette, accentuating the legs and offering a lightness of movement that quite literally, flowed on stage.

Who sparked this fashion revolution? Enter, Serge Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes, the leading ballet company of the early 20th century – their innovative approach to costume and movement were truly revolutionary and exquisite! They led the charge for shorter, more form-fitting designs, bringing a youthful vibrancy to ballet.

12th of January 1932 is just the beginning of a captivating story, and what a story it is! You'll see the Tutu a la Française appearing all over the stages of the world – imagine the beauty of this elegant, flowing garment, dancing, twisting, soaring – its movement an exquisite echo of * joie de vivre. It became the tutu of choice for countless performances. And wouldn't you know it, dear readers, this very *Tutu a la Française is the inspiration for most of the tutus we see today!

Just imagine stepping into one of these exquisitely sculpted tutus – it feels like a whisper against the skin, a dream in fabric – and how those legs will twirl! The freedom of movement is simply intoxicating - it’s a delight for any dancer, no matter her experience level.

And what a delight it is for a fashionable woman to observe. There is truly nothing more beautiful than a ballet tutu; each dance becoming an art piece in itself, each performance an unfolding symphony of color and graceful movement, an effortless marriage of design, form, and functionality. The Tutu a la Française - a revolution in ballet costume and an exquisite testament to the artistry of fashion in the dance world.

Speaking of beautiful things, there’s one special ballet that I highly recommend seeing – it’s taking London by storm! “Giselle” at Covent Garden, it’s a masterpiece – truly divine. This beautiful dance story features a captivating mix of “Romantic” and “Tutu a la Française” tutus, giving you a captivating peek into this evolution of style! It's a visual and emotional treat for any lover of ballet, and it's playing for the next month!

Just try to find a pink tutu to match that romantic mood! Of course, I’ve already snagged a stunning, blush pink Tutu a la Française - just in time to twirl at the theater! It features a beautiful ombre of shades that fades from the blush of a champagne rose at the waist to the pale silk at the hem, and a bit of gold glitter on the trim.

This Tuesday, dear readers, put on your favorite pink tutu, spin, jump, twirl! And if you see a performance of Giselle, try to count the “Romantic” and the Tutu a la Française tutus in the dance – it’s like a treasure hunt, but for fashion, oh my!

Keep those tutus twirling and don't forget to visit www.pink-tutu.com for more tutu-ly amazing history posts every Tuesday.
Until then, dearest dears, stay fabulous and keep the tutus in your heart!

Emma

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