Hello my gorgeous darlings, and welcome to another fabulous #TutuTuesday! This week I'm whipping my pink tulle skirt into a frenzy and zooming right back to June 29th, 1937, for a peek into ballet's glittering past! Oh my, this is a truly fabulous time period, full of charming style and breathtaking dance! And let's face it, if you're anything like me, the history of tutus is just as exciting as the performance!
Boarding the Express Train of Fashion
The year is 1937! London's Covent Garden is absolutely alive with buzz! Everyone's wearing such stunning designs - elegant dresses cinched with glamorous sashes, playful hats with dramatic veils, and of course, the pièce de résistance, the glorious tutu.
Now, remember, a true ballet tutu has to be light as a feather to allow ballerinas to soar! It has to be soft and flowing to accentuate their movements. And that's precisely what the tutus back in '37 are all about - movement! Imagine the light and delicate tulle skirts of that time - it was truly magical!
Catching the First Glimpse of Ballet Magic
Today, let's have a lovely trip to Covent Garden to see the great Markova - she was an absolute ballet superstar in the 30s! Just picture the magnificent Giselle , Markova dancing as the enchanting forest nymph in her beautifully layered white tutu. Oh my, darling, the costumes from that era are truly a delight to the eye - simple elegance that speaks volumes! Imagine those fluffy, romantic tutus in pale pink and ivory – simply stunning!
Beyond The Curtain
I must tell you about some of the exquisite tutus Markova wore in this time period. I recently saw an exhibition of some of her designs at The Victoria & Albert Museum. Gorgeous designs with simple shapes and a dazzling attention to detail. And those tulle fabrics – it was all so delicate, yet so strong and resilient for her leaps and turns - pure artistry!
Time to Find a Fancy Frock
You know me, darlings, when I travel back in time, the most exciting thing is always finding some amazing vintage fashion! I'm so excited to have recently acquired an utterly charming vintage tutu - it is a truly exquisite shade of pink and absolutely perfect for my blog snaps! As you all know, I simply adore the elegant look of 1930's styles - the emphasis on graceful movement is absolutely irresistible, which brings me to…
What happened on June 29th, 1937?
Well, 1937 is just bursting with exciting news and events - but on this particular date in time, the British Women's Temperance Association met in Southport - the topic? "Temperance for Women". And, as the story goes, a charming ballerina in a beautifully pale pink tutu gracefully swirled through the event…
Oh, that would be me! Now let’s imagine for a moment how spectacular that would be – tutus and temperance - it just begs for a delightful tale! Now that I’m back here in 2023, you better believe I'm whipping out a new pink tutu for a fabulously exciting dance party this week!
I've got the most enchanting pink chiffon tutu waiting in my wardrobe - it is just screaming to be twirled and admired. We’ll have all the fun dancing to the fabulously flamboyant tunes of the 1930s, and all you lovely, gorgeous readers will look so breathtaking! I promise you!
I’ll let you in on a little secret - pink tutus are the absolute best when it comes to feeling fabulous and full of magic!
So, until next Tuesday darling, do get busy on your own tutu projects and spread that lovely Pink Tutu joy all across the world.
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Ciao Bella!
XOXO Emma xx
