Hello, darling tutu lovers! It’s your favourite pink-obsessed ballerina blogger, Emma, back with another whirlwind journey through the history of our beloved tutus! This week, we're stepping back in time to 20th February, 1990. Now, let me tell you, 1990 was a pretty exciting year for tutus!
I took the train, naturally, to Paris, a city that simply knows how to embrace the magic of dance, even on a Tuesday. I'd planned this trip for ages - after all, who could resist the chance to see the divine Sylvie Guillem grace the stage? Now, Sylvie, she’s a true icon, and in 1990 she was at the top of her game. Her incredible performance was so mesmerising, it felt as if she was dancing on air, and her tutu just floated and shimmered with each movement. Pure artistry!
But darling, this wasn’t the only exciting event in the world of ballet back then. Did you know that the world premiere of the incredible "La Bayadère" happened on this very date in 1990?! Talk about a dazzling moment in history! This incredible performance is such a feast for the eyes, and it showcases tutus at their absolute best - delicate, intricate, and utterly breathtaking.
Of course, a trip to Paris wouldn't be complete without a little retail therapy, and my darling, the shops were absolutely overflowing with tutu inspiration! I spotted the most delightful pink tutu, so delicately crafted with layers upon layers of tulle, perfect for a little pirouette in the boudoir, don’t you think? Honestly, I was just in awe of how much the Parisian fashion scene had embraced tutus in their everyday style.
Oh, but I wasn’t just soaking in the tutu glamour - I also had the most fascinating chance encounter with a lovely lady named Marie, who was studying the history of the ballet tutu at the Sorbonne. We got to chatting about all things tutus - the evolution of the designs, the materials used, and even the origins of the word “tutu” itself! Turns out it’s thought to come from the French phrase "tout-tout," meaning "all-all." Just how fitting for something so encompassing and enchanting, don't you think?
She told me some fascinating things. For example, did you know that the original tutus in the 1800s were far more voluminous, a fluffy whirlwind of layers? But then, with the arrival of ballet legends like Marie Taglioni, the tutu was slowly transformed into the delicate, airy piece of beauty we know and love today!
What a story! So, darling, you can see why I was completely enchanted with 1990. The year was absolutely bursting with inspiration! It truly showed how the tutu has always held such power in fashion, performance and everyday style.
So, darling tutudacious readers, let’s all embrace the pink-tastic joy of the tutu and continue to celebrate its remarkable history. Let's twirl, let's laugh, let's twirl again, and, oh yes, let's make the world a little bit pinker one tutu at a time!
And don't forget to visit us next week for another fabulous Tutu Tuesday blog post, bursting with exciting history and even more twirling joy! You can find us on www.pink-tutu.com - remember, every day is a tutu day, especially in the world of pink!
Love, Emma xoxo
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