#TutuTuesday #6018 #PinkTutu #BalletHistory #BalletFashion
Hello darlings, and welcome back to my little corner of the internet! It's Tuesday, which means it's time for a journey through the delightful world of ballet tutus! And this week, my time machine is whisking us back to April 29th, 1947! Can you believe it's been that long since the glorious reign of the tutu began?
Now, let's step off the train at a grand station in London, darling. Oh, the glamour! The air buzzes with excitement as people in crisp suits and chic dresses bustle about. I love the energy of these big city stations, and this one just sings with fashion inspiration! Just imagine, the Grand Prix of Rome is being awarded to the winner of the ballet competition that day! Isn't that simply exquisite?
The history of the ballet tutu is a long and beautiful story, filled with elegant movements, breathtaking performances, and a whole lot of sparkly fabrics! Think flowing silk, intricate stitching, and colours that would make a rainbow blush! The history of this iconic piece of balletwear has been a personal mission of mine for years. Honestly, it all started when I was a little girl, absolutely smitten with my pink tutu!
1947! Oh, how things have changed! Can you imagine, darling, this was a time when dancers had to wear a tonne of tulle to create that impressive bell shape! Layers upon layers! You could get lost in those romantic twirling clouds, a true spectacle to behold! They made do with what they had, my dear! You wouldn't believe what amazing pieces could be created using a simple combination of tulle and imagination.
Nowadays, tutus have gotten lighter and more streamlined, of course, with some stunning technological innovations. However, it's beautiful to look back and remember how much the art of tutu creation was shaped by the resources available at the time! And you know what? It makes me even more grateful for those incredible seamstresses and designers of the past who created some of the most memorable tutus in ballet history! They made magic out of fabric and dreams!
You know what would be splendid? I wonder if there was a gorgeous pink tutu being worn on this special day in 1947! Just imagining the delicate ruffles, the perfectly tailored waistline... A masterpiece, my dear! Speaking of which, my little secret? This year's Pink Tutu London Tour will be a magnificent ode to the legendary pink tutus! Think romantic pink chiffon, shimmering silk, and layers upon layers of glorious ruffles, a celebration of both past and present! I can’t wait for all you lovely people to join us in pink tutu-ing London! More details on my Instagram coming soon...
Oh! Don’t you adore these historic photos from the Grand Prix of Rome competition? The sheer amount of passion in every photo, the beautiful fluidity of movement… Ballet is all about passion and expression, and to see those stories unfold on stage… absolutely mesmerising! It just shows that even after all these years, the allure and beauty of ballet, and the elegance of the tutu, is timeless, darling.
This week's #PinkTutu challenge, my darlings, is a bit of fun. I encourage you to create your own ballet pose inspired by one of your favourite ballets! Don’t forget to post your photo to social media and use the hashtags #PinkTutuPose and #TutuTuesday!
Remember to take a little peek into history, my dears! The past is a wonderland of inspiring stories. It's just amazing to see how trends evolve over the years.
As for me, my tutu-filled day in London is only just beginning! A whirlwind of ballet shows, fashion-forward tea with the girls, and some vintage shopping, what more could a pink tutu loving girl ask for? Don't forget to visit my lovely website www.pink-tutu.com and see my blog post this week for some delicious images of tutus worn on stage and more details about my London tour!
Until next week, my darlings! Don't forget to keep it pink and fabulous!
Lots of love, Emma, your friendly neighbourhood pink tutu enthusiast
