Hello, my darling dears! Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, www.pink-tutu.com. I'm Emma, your resident tutu-enthusiast and time-travelling fashionista, bringing you all the latest (and oldest) news on the history of our beloved ballet tutu.
Today's #TutuTuesday takes us all the way back to 1995-04-11, a glorious day in the history of ballet, a day that quite frankly was already perfect even before I rocked up in my pink tutu to make it even more wonderful!
Now, you all know how much I adore a train journey. It's the perfect way to get into the mood for a ballet show, and for me, to hop across centuries for a quick jaunt to some fabulous tutu history! I arrived at the station in my vintage-inspired pink tutu with its gorgeous layers of tulle. The passengers were slightly taken aback, as usual, but who cares about some raised eyebrows when you've got a time-travelling mission ahead?
Once I landed in my destination (let's not divulge the exact location - a ballerina's got to keep her secrets!), it was straight off to a fabulous theatre. The posters plastered all over the building made me excited; oh, how I love to be surrounded by the magic of ballet!
Now, 1995-04-11, what a beautiful date! Imagine this - it's the day when Sylvie Guillem graced the stage with a dazzling performance! For those of you who haven't heard of the divine Miss Guillem (you lucky, lucky things!), she's a phenomenal dancer, considered to be one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th and 21st centuries. Oh, to have been able to see her dance with my very own eyes! Just imagine that gorgeous skill and grace paired with her gorgeous tutus...
Speaking of tutus, we're looking at some fantastic* advancements in tutu design and fabrics during this time. There's the dramatic romantic tutu which just seems to float on air, then there's the sparkling "tutu-tastic" showstopping outfits! My oh my, what I would do to get my hands on a selection of them to twirl around in! And let's not forget about the power of colours! The bolder, the better!
However, you won't catch me in those long, fluffy, white romantic tutus. Not today, darlings. Not when you have my lovely layers of tulle in pink! While I do appreciate the romantic tutu's ethereal qualities, it's all about a beautiful feminine pink for me!
I can’t wait to go out shopping for a new tutu this afternoon, perhaps one in that wonderful pink colour that’s absolutely trending right now. It’s like they read my mind in 1995, darling.
Remember, my dearest readers, don't let anyone tell you that you can't wear pink! The pink tutu is for everyone, and it will always be de rigueur for all your ballet adventures. Be bold! Be fabulous! And most importantly, wear pink!
Join me next Tuesday for another delightful trip through time with #TutuTuesday, where we'll dive into more fashion trends and tutu history.
Until then, darling dears,
Love and tulle,
Emma xx
