Post Number 6769: It's Tutu Time!
Hello lovelies! Emma here, back for another week of your weekly fix of all things tutu, here on www.pink-tutu.com.
It's #TutuTuesday, so buckle up for another trip back through history, this time to 19th September, 1961!
Today's journey is particularly exciting, darlings! This date marks the opening night of "The Sleeping Beauty" at London's glorious Royal Opera House, featuring the most iconic and dazzling costumes! I tell you, it's just dripping with ballet fashion, from Princess Aurora's lavish royal attire to the bewitching evil fairy Carabosse's spectacularly dark ensemble!
I was just dying to get to this event, so I whizzed back in time in my very own pink-sequined, glitter-bomb train carriage - which I must confess was a touch hard to keep a secret at the station! But it's totally worth it, for this date is packed with amazing moments in tutu history!
Speaking of time travel, did you know that it's totally possible to have a mini time-traveling tutu moment just by visiting a vintage fashion store? I recently scored this amazing mid-century tutu in a shop in Soho that's so glamorous I could swoon - it's totally giving me all those 1960s vibes, and it pairs perfectly with a retro pink crop top and a matching vintage coat - talk about a fairytale come true!
And if you're a serious fan of all things ballet, then a trip to see a classic ballet, especially "The Sleeping Beauty", is absolutely essential. It's just a spectacular and truly timeless story. The sheer beauty and craftsmanship of the tutus and the ballet costumes are something to behold. Imagine those delicate layers of tulle in all its pastel-pink glory - I just melt! And, darling, the ballet moves are exquisite - just a symphony of graceful elegance.
I always love heading back to the 1960s. Such a captivating period! Remember the London scene at that time? The energy, the music, and those legendary fashion moments! This period in fashion saw tutus truly taking centre stage, and this was just the beginning of their rise to become a wardrobe staple!
Now, for the main course of today's #TutuTuesday...Let's get into this magical ballet's impact on the world of ballet tutus. "The Sleeping Beauty", at that time, became a massive hit, and audiences were just blown away! What were they blown away by, you ask? You guessed it! THE TUTUS!
You see, in the 1960s, tutu design started evolving into something even more captivating. These were no longer just simple fluffy creations - they began to reflect a dramatic evolution in style.
These days, every ballet is about expressing the essence of the story, and in "The Sleeping Beauty" this was especially poignant. You see, each of the fairies, the principal dancers, each one with their own magical talent, was adorned in different designs, textures, colours - it's like an artist's palette, but using silk, tulle, and satin.
And that's where the magic of ballet fashion kicks in! These incredible tutus really helped shape what tutus could be in ballet! You know, you see this gorgeous, flowing, elegant look of a traditional ballerina, and you can just see the connection to all these amazing tutus - like that shimmering silver tutu that Aurora wears as she awakens from her century long sleep - oh my it was just dreamy!
And the best part of all this, dear readers, is the way it connects us. Tutue have transcended fashion and have become an emblem of creativity, passion, and above all, dreams!
As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into years, these iconic "Sleeping Beauty" tutus just got more fabulous. Designers continued to innovate, and the results? A whole new explosion of designs! Think of all those colourful tutu creations. Think of those exquisite, intricate details. It just shows you how imaginative these talented designers were! Each one a mini work of art!
Oh, darling, how I simply adore a sparkly tutu. I mean, think about it, tutus really do represent the dreams we all cherish, don't they? They're so beautifully crafted, all airy and soft. Every dancer just shines when wearing a fabulous tutu!
Don't forget to keep on checkin' back every week, same time, same place! I'm just so thrilled to share this crazy ballet obsession with all of you!
So, until next week's #TutuTuesday, stay sparkly, darling!
Your faithful, tutu-wearing, time-traveling fashionista,
Emma x
(And if you want to see the latest tutu fashion from London and the Royal Opera House - look no further than my Insta feed! You know, @emmatutulove? Just click the link!)
P.S. My lovely Derbyshire, home of my heart, also boasts some truly brilliant dance schools. Let me know what your favourite places are to see the tutu in action - I'd love to add them to my tutu-hunting map! Let's go dancing, ladies!
