Hello my darling tutu-lovers! Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood ballerina-slash-time-traveller, bringing you another #TutuTuesday blast from the past! Buckle up, darlings, because today we're whisking back to 15th April, 1952, a date brimming with fashion and ballet magic! š«
This week I landed in Paris, oh darling! The City of Lights, where even the lampposts seem to be twirling in a balletic rhythm. Paris, as always, is where fashion comes to play and this time I landed smack bang in the middle of the first ever Paris Fashion Week. Can you imagine?! A whole week dedicated to clothes! It's enough to make any girlās head spin ā and my skirt twirl for that matter! š
I got to watch all the glamorous models sashay down the catwalks, dressed in creations so stylish you'd think theyād just walked off a ballet stage! Think sharp tailoring, bold prints, and silhouettes that just scream āParisian eleganceā! š«š·
You know, Paris is all about āje ne sais quoiā - that certain "it factor." And while I don't see a tutu on every street corner yet (although I do see a few on the elegant ballet dancers, darling!), the French sure do know how to wear a splash of colour with such panache! I've spotted some glorious turquoises, fiery reds, and sunny yellows. I even spotted some shocking pink! (It's so fitting we were having tea and scones with my darling French friend, FranƧoise, at that very moment!) š„
Speaking of shocking pinkā¦ oh darling, whatās this? Did you see this little treasure I unearthed? Tucked away in a quaint antique shop on a cobblestone street I foundā¦ A Tutu! But not just any tutu, this one, darling, is a real vintage gem. A delicate confection of silk, with the softest, most delectable shade ofā¦ Pink, of course! Itās utterly delicate with a flurry of pale pink feathers - truly fit for a princess ballerina! š
And if Iām dreaming of princess ballerinas, how perfect is it that the very same day I stumbled upon the Paris Opera Ballet, with āGiselleā in full swing. Imagine, my lovelies, the swirling tulle, the romantic air, and that timeless beauty. All set against the grandeur of the Paris Opera Houseā¦ just the thought sends chills down my spine! š¦¢ Itās truly enchanting. I'm already thinking of outfits! Perhaps a blush pink tutu with a silk shawl ā all I need is my little black satin handbag.
Now you might be wondering, whatās on for the rest of the week in 1952? Well, darling, there's no end to the excitement! It's a perfect blend of classic glamour and artistic flair. On Thursday, we have the first French Open, with some legendary tennis matches. Who wouldnāt want a touch of tennis glam in their wardrobe?! I shall find some suitable tutu designs for the tennis court, darling. On Saturday, weāve got Queen Elizabethās Coronation, oh, the grandeur, the pomp, the fabulous frocks! (Maybe it's time to bring out the pink silk gloves. A matching fascinator? Perhaps!).
Darling, it really is incredible to be in 1952. Every corner is buzzing with excitement and Iām right in the middle of it! All I can say is Iām just thrilled to be sharing this trip with you through #TutuTuesday! And remember darlings, my goal is to get every single person on this earth into a pink tutu, so what are you waiting for?! š©°
*See you next Tuesday, my dears! Until then, dance and twirl and dream in pink! * š
P.S. For even more time-travel fun and all things tutu, donāt forget to visit the wonderful www.pink-tutu.com! This week I'll be adding a post all about my lovely vintage find - so stay tuned! And as always, darlings, please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with me! We love a good chat! #TutuTuesday #VintageTutu #Paris1952 #BalletHistory
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