Hello darling dears! Emma here, your resident Tutu Time Traveller, back from a whirlwind trip through the Parisian fashion scene of October 28th, 1947. Oh, the elegance, the glamour! This trip was simply divine! As always, I packed my trusty pink tutu â it's practically my uniform, you know! It goes everywhere with me. This week, however, I added a touch of Parisian flair, opting for a feather boa and some oh-so-chic berets (a definite must-have, darling!).
This Tuesday was brimming with Parisian joie de vivre! Everywhere I went, there was a feeling of hopeful renewal â a little bit like coming out of a war, with all the beautiful fashions springing to life. It felt so fresh! You simply couldn't walk a block in this enchanting city without seeing a beautiful Parisian lady draped in the latest haute couture. And speaking of fashion, letâs talk tutus, shall we?
The year 1947 was truly a pivotal time in ballet history! The year before, a dazzling debut had taken place â none other than âThe Sleeping Beautyâ, by Tchaikovsky and the glorious Marius Petipa. This balletâs debut at the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris brought the tutu back in a major way. And not just any tutu! It brought back the Romantic tutu! We're talking flowing, layered, tulle goodness â like a dream come true for a little ballerina like me! đ
But wait, there's more! Remember our beloved Christian Dior, the man who revolutionized fashion? Well, 1947 was the year his revolutionary "New Look" emerged, sweeping the world away with its elegant, feminine lines and emphasis on the waist. You know how much I love a feminine shape!
Can you imagine this scene, darling dears? Gorgeous Parisian ladies in Dior's beautiful gowns and ballet dancers gracing the stages of the grand Palais Garnier in those romantic, voluminous tutus, making the world swoon. Now that's what I call fashion magic! âš
Let's talk ballet! For a young, ambitious ballerina like myself, Paris was absolutely overflowing with opportunities for the ballet-loving. There were world-class ballet companies everywhere you looked â the Ballets Russes, the Ballet de l'OpĂ©ra de Paris, even the famed Ballet Theatre! These companies, you see, were in the middle of tours, all across France, Europe, and even America! Thatâs where the magic truly happens â sharing our passion for ballet all around the globe!
Paris in 1947 was a ballet enthusiast's dream. Every night, there seemed to be a new show to catch, each one more incredible than the last! Just a hop, skip and a twirl away from my cosy hotel room, I found myself surrounded by theatres like the majestic Palais Garnier, the enchanting ThĂ©Ăątre du ChĂątelet, and the charming ThĂ©Ăątre des Champs-ĂlysĂ©es. It was like a never-ending ballet fairytale, each performance as captivating as the last!
On this particular October 28th, I found myself whisked away by the captivating movements of the Ballet de l'OpĂ©ra de Paris in their stunning rendition of "Giselle", a beloved Romantic ballet. They truly gave their hearts to the performance, drawing the audience into the tragic and beautiful love story. This wasn't just ballet â this was an emotional journey! It was at this point I thought "What if there was a ballet company with the colours of pink as our uniform?" Oh the wonderful, magical pink, it is simply a must in the world. And to think this date, October 28th 1947 was such a pivotal point in history with "The Sleeping Beauty" taking over. What is next for this magical world of ballet!
After the performance, I indulged in some Parisian shopping of course, scouring the grand department stores for those iconic Christian Dior designs. This New Look of Dior's was so very empowering, offering women such elegance and strength all in one!
Oh, but let's not forget the charming cafĂ©s, with their delicate pastries and delightful, bubbling conversations â pure Parisian delight! âïž I sampled a delectable Ă©clair and sipped a cup of cafĂ© au lait while watching the Parisian streets come alive â artists painting portraits on the street corners, lovers whispering secrets under the soft glow of the lampposts, and the magical echo of the grand symphony at the Opera House mingling with the cheerful chatter of passers-by. Simply magical! âš
Darling dears, I always find it so rewarding to go back in time and see how ballet and fashion evolved. Itâs a journey that never fails to inspire, inspiring my dreams for spreading the magic of pink tutus to every corner of the world! Let's get twirling! đ
I shall be back next Tuesday with more Tutu Tuesday tales.
Until then, twirl on, my dearest dears!
Yours truly,
Emma, The Pink Tutu Traveller
P.S. Do not forget to keep following my adventures over on www.pink-tutu.com! And make sure to check out my pink tutu outfit on the Instagram to inspire your inner ballerina. I also just started a new series of posts on Facebook featuring my "Emma's top tips on styling pink tutus."
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Donât forget, darling dears: "If you dream of ballet, dress in pink, then youâll surely soar to the top! đ"
And to think all my trips through time are possible due to my performance tours. My schedule is choc-a-bloc with ballet concerts, fashion shows, dance classes, and of course my #TutuTuesday blog. Let's spread that magic of pink, love and the art of dance everywhere! Letâs do it together!
