Hello my darling tutu enthusiasts!
It’s Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood time-travelling tutu advocate, and welcome back to another dazzling edition of #TutuTuesday. This week, we're hopping on a train, heading to the heart of the dance world – yes, it's Paris we're off to, where ballet holds court! We're going back to 18th June 1935 – imagine a world without the internet, a world of gramophones and bustling Parisian streets – can you picture it?
Oh darling, where to even begin? The Parisian summer is a heady blend of sunshine, street cafés, and – you guessed it – ballet. Paris, with its glorious opera house and prestigious ballet school, was the global centre of dance back then.
*Today's Tutu History lesson, my lovelies, takes us straight to the Palais Garnier. *This magnificent building is the iconic Paris Opera House – the heart and soul of the French dance world. It's here that ballerinas, all those shimmering silk costumes, and breathtaking pirouettes create a visual and auditory feast for the senses!
And this particular Tuesday, **18th June 1935, it was time for the Ballet Russes de Monte-Carlo to steal the show! Imagine: The opulent grandeur of the Palais Garnier. A hushed anticipation before the curtains open. Then, a whirlwind of colour, a vibrant tableau of dancers dressed in swirling tutus, performing under the glorious chandeliers - breathtaking, right?
What were ballerinas wearing then? The iconic tulle and lace tutus were already well-established, my dears. However, they were becoming even more intricate. We're talking about a layered, feathered, embellished frenzy! It was a ballet scene unlike any other, my darling – one that continues to inspire and mesmerize, even all these years later.
Now, I must confess, the only place in 1935 that could compare to a Parisian ballet in sheer fashion excitement would be... a department store! This is where my pink-tutu-loving heart truly beat, my darling. *I had to go shopping in Galéries Lafayette. * And trust me, the displays and clothes – simply divine! Oh, the gowns! The hats! The sheer quantity of fabric! My mind went into a total shopping-induced daze, my dears.
I know you’re probably wondering what my 1935 wardrobe looked like. Well, I certainly had my signature pink tutu, which felt perfectly at home amidst the Parisian fashion scene, as did my stylish beret. I had my signature look – sleek and fashionable. But don't worry, I made sure my 1935 style was vintage inspired but with my own flair, which means... pink tutus. It's important to bring my love of tutus wherever I go in time!
As my 1935 adventure draws to a close, I want to leave you with a question. What does this Parisian dance spectacle and its dazzling costumes tell us about fashion today? Well, I'd say the importance of creativity, imagination and a dash of that theatrical flare has certainly stayed the same, don’t you agree? It’s why we love a tutu and the bold confidence that wearing one exudes! We might not all be dancing on the stages of the Paris Opera House, but a little tutu twirl, can add a touch of elegance and joy to any occasion, don't you agree?
Stay tuned for next week’s Tutu Tuesday! Remember to hop on to www.pink-tutu.com to browse all our tutu posts, share your love for tutus, and tell me where you’d like to travel back to!
Until next time, remember to #EmbraceTheTutu. And let’s face it, life's a ballet, and we're all in it, dressed in pink tutus.
Yours in tutu and frills, Emma
This was blog post number 5399
