Hello my darlings!
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, where tutus reign supreme! It's #TutuTuesday and I'm buzzing with excitement because I've just returned from a thrilling trip through time!
Today we're whisked back to February 21st, 1933 - and my goodness, fashion was simply divine! As a ballerina, my favourite thing is of course, the ballet scene. I'm in Paris, which, just like today, was the heart of ballet back then, a whirlwind of elegance and artistry. Can you imagine a world without the ballet, the music, the beauty of a beautiful pink tutu fluttering under the stage lights? I'll never understand.
(Just a quick note to my lovelies – for my latest time travel adventures I'm performing my own shows at The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. Talk about an opulent stage! Such incredible details – velvet curtains, golden balconies and that most delicious aroma of freshly polished wooden floors. Not to mention, the audience was enthralled by my performance – there were even calls for an encore. It is so good to feel that your hard work is appreciated – if you are a budding ballerina don’t let anyone tell you its not worthwhile. If you work hard, dedication will lead you to achieving your dreams!).
But back to 1933
That day, February 21st, 1933, a ballet masterpiece took centre stage – Serge Diaghilev's "Les Noces", a dazzling production about Russian peasant weddings, bursting with colourful costumes and a story rich with tradition and emotion. I must confess, although I did enjoy the show, it was the gorgeous designs that I really appreciated. Imagine large, floor-length dresses in luxurious velvet – and I simply couldn’t get over how they combined that richness with those incredibly detailed traditional Russian patterns. What an explosion of colour, textures, and culture, all coming together on stage – oh, how I wish you could see it all through my eyes!
But why were tutus not worn in this production?
I know what you are thinking. How could a ballet have such amazing costumes and not one pink tutu on the stage. It’s a big debate. It is argued that perhaps, the romantic and flowing tutus we are familiar with, were simply not designed or common in 1933. 😱. Remember, the evolution of dancewear took time. This show was really more of a story ballet - not what we consider as classical, where tutus would typically grace the stage. You will be interested to know that tutus themselves evolved to reflect different eras. Some were influenced by the fashion trends of the day.
Speaking of trends… my word, those hats! I adore the fashions of this era – wide-brimmed hats with feathers, flamboyant fur stoles, long flowing gowns with sequins that twinkled in the light. Oh how I love shopping and the elegant ladies with those perfect coiffures! If only I could find a pink tutu for my perfect vintage ensemble – a perfect blend of 1930's sophistication and my personal touch of tutu love!
I’m feeling inspired! Perhaps for my next #TutuTuesday, we’ll dive deeper into the history of the tutu. The history of fashion and ballet are closely linked. If we could create our perfect mix – you’d see so much loveliness!
For now, my lovely tutu-lovers, go and be fabulous! Remember to wear a pink tutu if the moment calls.
(Quick reminder, this is post number 5278 – my latest addition to the fabulous #TutuTuesday series – do keep up to date with all things tutu at www.pink-tutu.com! )
Until next time! 💋
