Hello, darlings! It's Emma here, your resident pink-tutu-clad time traveler, back again with another fabulous installment of #TutuTuesday!
Today, we're venturing back to 11th October, 1932, a rather glamorous date indeed! My trusty time machine, conveniently disguised as a rather charming railway carriage (one must blend in, you know), dropped me off right in the heart of Paris. Ah, Paris! The city of lights, the birthplace of haute couture, the city that makes even the most basic black tutu feel utterly chic.
Now, 1932 - what a time to be alive! The Roaring Twenties had just fizzled out, leaving behind a whirlwind of rebellious flapper dresses and bold jazz rhythms. Art Deco was in full bloom, everything was sleek and streamlined, and, oh my, the fashions were simply divine!
And as the winds of change swirled, ballet was right at the forefront! The legendary Diaghilev Ballets Russes were still touring, wowing audiences with their breathtaking choreography and exquisite costumes. Oh, the costumes! Think Serge Diaghilevās vision - stunning swarovski-embellished bodices, swirling skirts with an ethereal drape, and the boldest colour palettes you ever did see! It was the very epitome of artistic glamour and tutus, darlings, tutus were simply essential.
Did you know? In 1932, a revolutionary new style of tutu emerged. It was lighter, airier, and offered much more freedom of movement for the dancers. We call it the āRomantic Tutuā, and it was truly a triumph of design, perfectly capturing the fluidity and grace of the era. Imagine it, ladies - billowing layers of soft tulle, delicate as a feather, and so graceful as the dancers twirled and leaped.
The very thought of it fills me with a sense of joyful excitement! I can already picture myself stepping into a 1932 Parisian salon, whipped up in a fabulous tulle creation. And speaking of fabulous ... you just HAVE to visit the Theatre National de l'OpĆ©ra de Paris! Oh my, itās an architectural wonder - grand staircases, magnificent chandeliers, and the scent of exquisite perfumes and jasmine!
Letās dive a little deeper into the 11th October 1932, shall we? This day was rather significant, it was the start of the first International Film Festival in Venice! Now, imagine the glamorous crowd gathered under the Italian sky - filmmakers, actors, and socialites wearing the most stunning attire imaginable! Think sweeping silk gowns, glamorous hats adorned with feathers and, of course, a dash of delicate pink for good measure.
The festival itself was a celebration of cinema, but the glamorous side of it - the fashion, the parties, the endless whispers about the latest trends, was what I would've lived for, I can tell you! But alas, my trusty time machine (or rather my lovely little train) must carry me back to present day soon!
Don't forget, the more you wear a tutu, the more likely it is everyone will love to wear them! I'm sure all those fashionable ladies back in 1932 would agree! Iām dreaming about seeing you all in those fantastic pink tutus soon!
Yours in pink tutus,
Emma
P.S. Remember, darlings, we have to travel in style! So, next week's blog will be all about travel and fashion - from train journeys to chic Parisian streets. Make sure you tune in next Tuesday for #TutuTuesday!
P.P.S. Iāve been busy putting together a brand-new line of pink tutus, all inspired by 1932 fashion. Visit www.pink-tutu.com for exclusive photos and to pre-order yours today! It's gonna be a fashion extravaganza!
