Hello my lovely tutu-loving friends! It's your favourite pink-tutu wearing ballerina Emma, back with another fabulous edition of TutuTuesday, whisking us back through time for another fascinating glimpse at the ever-evolving world of the ballet tutu! 💖
Today, I'm zipping back to June 11th, 1991 - what a date, what a year! The world was buzzing with excitement for the latest tunes by Nirvana, and the excitement of the Gulf War was finally fading away, but I bet you didn't know that it was also a super special day for tutus!
I'm in London this time, hopping off a glorious red double-decker bus, that charming British transport, before heading to a ballet show at the beautiful Royal Opera House. This was a proper trip, let me tell you! London was bursting with stylish folks, with everyone in their best threads! A veritable symphony of colour, so much fabulousness to inspire. Speaking of inspiration, tutus, oh tutus, they were absolutely dazzling!
This trip back in time gave me the perfect chance to learn about how these graceful garments had transformed and become so loved! You know me, always researching, always fascinated by their beautiful, iconic designs!
Now, back to that glorious show at the Royal Opera House! My jaw dropped! You've simply got to picture this - all the world's finest dancers twirling and leaping, gracefully draped in beautiful, billowing tutus. It was the epitome of grace and beauty! 💖 It made me wish I was on that stage, twirling in a glorious tutu, basking in the light! 🤩 I know what you're thinking...who doesn't dream of a tutu?
The tutus I saw that night at the Opera House, were truly works of art! Classical styles were in the spotlight, those billowing, multi-layered creations - they were magnificent! But let me tell you, the contemporary tutus were definitely turning heads too! They had these fantastic, splashy, modern cuts that perfectly matched the dynamic and expressive style of contemporary dance.
Speaking of contemporary styles, I stumbled across some really fun shops offering fantastic tutu-inspired looks! Can you imagine a vibrant, playful, tutu-esque skirt with a funky print, maybe a bold geometric pattern? They were fabulous, so inspiring, and I had to get one, of course! You bet!
That night, I spotted tutus on everyone - in the shops, restaurants, and pubs. It's fair to say that in 1991, the world seemed a bit more daring, bolder, and a bit more fun! And that's the vibe we need to bring back.
One of the main reasons I love to travel through time in my pink tutu, is to spread the magic of the ballet! Let's be honest, there's nothing like the grace and joy of a dancer twirling in a glorious tutu, it’s a breathtaking sight! 🩰 So, why not spread some Tutu Love?
So, to all my darling Tutu-Loving Friends! Remember, every day is a Tutu-Filled day if you decide it is. 💖
What's your favourite type of tutu? Do you love the classics or are you more drawn to the bold and edgy contemporary styles?
Do tell me everything! Let's talk tutus! 💖💖💖
Your Tutu-obsessed pal,
Emma 💕
Just For You! 🎁
To celebrate the fact that today’s #TutuTuesday post is extra-special - it’s extra long because it’s a whole trip back to the 90s - I have a special treat for all you Tutu Lovers! 💖
You might have seen those funky tutus around... the ones with all those pom poms?! You know, those totally cool, retro tutus?! Well, it’s 1991! These funky pieces are definitely a hot trend right now! I found this fantastic, little boutique where they had all kinds of wild tutus. It had so many options – think colourful pompoms, feathers, glitter – oh my! They even had DIY kits so you could personalize them and turn them into your ultimate Tutu-Style dreams. The woman who owned the shop, said that they had been popping up all over town! Everyone seems to love them, and they just screamed '1991' – which made the whole shopping trip even more exciting! 💖
You bet I bought one of these fabulous, tutu-filled dreams! So watch this space – I might even try out some tutu DIY for a future post! 🤩
P.S. Speaking of tutus with personality! Don't forget to tag #PinkTutu for a chance to be featured on the #PinkTutu Blog! 💕
Let’s get a whole lot of people wearing tutus! Let's make this world even more beautiful!
See you next week for more tutu history! 💖
Extra Special 💅Okay, just one more thing - Did you know ballet had become totally huge in 1991, everyone's talking about it, especially with shows like 'The Phantom of the Opera' sweeping the stages! And with everyone so inspired by all things ballerina - there's some gorgeous new ballet gear popping up everywhere! It’s amazing how ballet can influence everyone from designers to the public.
For now, just enjoy the magic of ballet. The excitement and wonder, just let the magic wash over you, let's all celebrate everything that’s great about tutus! 💖
Have a fabulous tutu-ful week! 💖
