Hello fellow Tutu lovers, it’s Emma from your favourite Pink-Tutu.com blog! What a treat this week, I’m back with another fantastic #TutuTuesday and guess what? I’m right here in the magical heart of the ballet world – New York City!
Now, before I share my latest sartorial adventures (which trust me, you will NOT want to miss!), let me tell you about my journey. I caught a beautiful overnight sleeper train – they really are the most romantic way to travel, especially with a full-length tulle tutu draped over the seat beside you. Speaking of, this one’s a beauty - pale blush pink, just a hint of sparkle, the kind you can just twirl in for hours on end!
Of course, my reason for hopping the train wasn’t just the excitement of travelling - I was on a mission, a historical fashion journey to explore the tutu evolution! Now, this was the year, 1977, and things were starting to get REALLY interesting for the tutu.
Imagine, in the days of Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Margot Fonteyn, and Gelsey Kirkland, the tutus were becoming daring, glamorous, and oh-so-much more theatrical.
Forget the stiff, strict classics - now we're talking voluminous, flowing creations that really danced with the ballerinas! It’s as if the tutu was breaking free from its history and embracing a new, modern form of movement - more free, more dynamic, more exciting!
So, what was happening in New York on the 1st of November 1977? Oh my darling tutu lovers, you won’t believe it! The New York City Ballet opened its season with “Stars & Stripes,” the choreographed masterpiece of George Balanchine and the quintessential American ballet! Can you imagine? It was pure tutu magic – an explosive combination of patriotism and balletic perfection.
But the excitement didn’t stop there. This season also featured the debut of a breathtaking “La Sonnambula”! This performance was a highlight in its own right, a pure, romantic tutu dream come true. Think billowing layers of silk, delicate beading, and a romantic charm that stole hearts.
Honestly, the ballet scene in 1977 was just electric! The tutus, the choreography, and the dancers, they all were like dancing on a current, so full of energy and innovation! It truly makes my heart twirl just thinking about it!
Speaking of "twirl," you know that this week's tutu is inspired by those dramatic 1977 “La Sonnambula” costumes – imagine billowing layers of white silk tulle, catching the stage lights with a dream-like shimmer. This tutu is my interpretation of that vintage charm!
Oh, and before I go, I want to talk about my favourite store, "Bergdorf Goodman". This is a heaven on Earth, darlings. Just picture acres and acres of the most fabulous fabrics imaginable, and racks and racks of beautifully made clothing that whispers, "pick me, I’m destined for your closet!". I couldn’t resist grabbing a gorgeous new pale pink feather boa to add to my collection! Feather boas and tutus just belong together, right?
But I need to leave you now – there's an entire city to explore and maybe some vintage tutus to hunt down for a later blog post! But fear not my fellow Tutu devotees – I will be back next Tuesday with another magical trip through time, and of course, more exciting tutu secrets to uncover.
Until then, keep those tutus twirling and dream big!
Your Emma, from Pink-Tutu.com
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