#TutuTuesday Ballet Tutu History on 1990-01-09

Hello my gorgeous tutu-loving darlings! It’s Emma here, your favourite pink-clad, time-traveling ballerina, back with another fabulous journey through the history of ballet tutus!

Today, we're twirling back to the 9th of January, 1990. Can you believe it? Almost thirty-three years ago! It's hard to imagine the world without the internet, but that's the reality of this trip. Back then, we had to actually, like, physically go to a shop to buy a tutu. Shocking, I know!

But don't you worry, my loves, my time-travelling fashionista self made sure to pick up a few amazing goodies for our Tutu Tuesday inspiration! The eighties were a real explosion of color and style in the ballet world, so you can imagine the wonders I found! Let’s dive in…

First up, imagine my excitement when I landed in the midst of a ballet class in New York! This incredible city never fails to impress. And this class? It was full of energy! They were practicing The Nutcracker, one of my absolute favourites! It made my heart sing. Imagine how exciting it would be to see the performance with an audience full of sparkling smiles and little children with eyes wide with wonder!

Now, even though we’re in the bustling city of New York, I couldn’t help but think about the magnificent dance performances happening in other parts of the world on this date. Ballet, it’s truly an international language. Did you know, on the 9th of January, 1990, the Royal Ballet was showing Manon, a dramatic, romantic piece. Just the sound of the title brings out the drama queen in me! It would’ve been pure magic to see their dazzling movements.

And speaking of dazzling… I must confess, my shopping haul from the 1990s was a treasure trove. It's amazing how trends come back, you see, and tutus are no exception!

For one, I found this amazing fluffy, neon pink tutu, it practically begged to be twirled! And wouldn't you know it, it had all the glitter and sequins! Perfect for a statement performance, wouldn’t you agree? My fellow tutu-lovers will be thrilled to hear that fluffy tutus, like the one I’m sporting for today's post, were the hot ticket in the late eighties and early nineties. Remember A Chorus Line? That’s the inspiration right there!

Imagine my excitement when I also found this incredible leotard with these fabulous metallic shoulder pads! Oh, darling, the power of shoulder pads in the late 80s can't be understated! It gives an incredible, fierce feeling. And just think – a metallic leotard with this fabulous pink tutu – well, just imagine the dancefloor! My tutu-loving heart simply exploded with glee!

It’s crazy how tutus have evolved through time. Remember those very short tutus with tiny ruffles you saw in old films? In the early nineties, tutus got longer and fluffier and much, much more dramatic. It was a truly joyous evolution of ballet fashion.

The 90s were a golden age for ballet. Stars like Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolf Nureyev and Sylvie Guillem dominated the stage with their grace and charisma. They pushed the boundaries of ballet and their performances are legendary. The sheer audacity! And they're still revered, even after all this time! Talk about timeless talent!

Honestly, I’m completely mesmerised by how much has changed. Looking at my incredible pink tutu collection from my journey back in time, I see the power of history – it helps us see how we got where we are now. From those smaller tutus of the old days to these fabulous creations that inspire my creativity, every stitch, every tulle layer is a story!

I must admit, darling, this journey made me want to embrace the drama of the past and make it my own! Why not make every day a Tutu Tuesday, I say? Let’s spread that joy of a bright, bubbly, fluffy tutu to everyone!

And for those who haven't, remember, every Monday, it's shopping day! My journey through time reminds me that life is too short to wear boring clothes! Remember, the world needs more tutu! I hope you're all inspired by this journey and have the most fabulous week filled with twirls, laughter, and lots of fun! Until next Tuesday!