Hello my lovelies! Emma here, your trusty time-travelling tutu enthusiast, and welcome back to my little corner of the internet where pink tutus rule and dreams of twirling take flight! Today, as always, we’re going on a magical journey through the glorious history of ballet tutus! This week, we’re whizzing back to a sunny summer day in 1989, a time when the world was filled with fabulous music and fashion. It’s just divine, really!
Let’s hop onto the express train of time, shall we? And off we go, chugging along to 25th July 1989! My darling, you won’t believe the divine outfits I spotted at the grand opening of this new department store in London! We’re talking frills, florals, and a plethora of bright colours – everything a tutu-loving soul could ever wish for.
Imagine: billowing layers of tulle, shimmering silks, and colours that would make even the most ardent grey enthusiast swoon. That was 1989 in a nutshell – pure, unadulterated style. It truly was an era of expressive creativity, don’t you think?
This summer, 1989, was filled with divine moments – not just the amazing fashion scene, but the theatre was abuzz with exciting new ballet productions, and London was bursting with exciting ballet premieres and international stars lighting up the stage. This time period was pure magic – every theatre in town was showing an exceptional variety of ballets. Oh, how I miss it!
So, back to the date at hand – July 25th, 1989! In a world where everything is all about fashion, the perfect tutu must make its appearance.
The year is full of extraordinary ballerina moments! If we're talking tutus, the one that springs to mind is that legendary tutu – the shimmering, billowing, oh-so-extravagant piece worn by Sylvie Guillem, that darling of the dance world. It's simply mesmerising! If you ever get the chance to see a video of her in that tulle masterpiece, you’ll understand why the entire audience gasped!
And talking about ballets, let's just take a moment to appreciate The Nutcracker, shall we? Imagine the divine sight of the Sugar Plum Fairy floating through the air, wearing a pale pink tutu and that bewitching crown! This time period simply had it all – the tutus, the ballet stories, the captivating music… truly a symphony of beauty.
But 1989 isn’t all about tutus on stage, you know! The streets of London were full of daring fashionistas – you couldn't miss them! I saw an extraordinary fashion show featuring ballet-inspired clothing for all the stylish ladies in town. Oh, how I longed to wear the entire collection! Think delicate, ruffled dresses, shimmering tops with peekaboo tutus, and skirts with a slight ballet touch, oh darling. Absolutely heavenly!
1989 is when I first truly discovered the joy of ballet street! The world of performance is ever evolving, you see! We were starting to see the lines between traditional ballet and modern, more edgy interpretations begin to blur, and everyone loved it! Just a touch of rebellious flair, but always with that underlying beauty and elegance.
And that, my darlings, brings us to the end of another #TutuTuesday adventure. Oh, the things I discover every time I jump on that time travel train! Remember, whether you’re on the stage, the streets, or simply dreaming of ballet bliss, always find a moment to let your inner tutu queen shine! I do!
Till next time, my dears!
Keep twirling!
Emma x
P.S. Do join me for #TutuThursday – this week, we'll be venturing to the most glorious tutu shops in Paris, the city that knows how to create something spectacular, don't you agree?! Follow the pink tutu trail on www.pink-tutu.com! You'll want to see my exciting new fashion discoveries and adventures. It will be an extraordinary treat!
