Oh, darling, hello! Welcome to my little corner of the internet! Today, we're stepping back in time to 1995, a fabulous year for fashion, for ballet, and ahem… for tutus! wink
Now, grab a cuppa, settle in, and get ready to be whisked away on a pink, twirly adventure with me!
I'm currently stationed in New York City, a bustling metropolis of dazzling lights and fabulous fashion. You've gotta love a city where you can spot a tutu anywhere – from a high-end boutique window to a Broadway performance. Oh, and did I mention the shoes?! Don't even get me started! My current obsession is a pair of delicate, blush-coloured satin slippers I found at a vintage shop downtown… divine!
And speaking of Broadway… what a treat! I just saw Sunset Boulevard last night, a gloriously decadent show starring the magnificent Glenn Close. Now, I wouldn't say Sunset Boulevard was entirely about ballet, but those costumes, dear readers, were a sight to behold! Such extravagant elegance and layers of tulle – pure magic! Just the thing to inspire any ballerina, or even a humble blogger like myself, to whip up a few of our own fashion fantasies!
But back to our time travel journey…
Tutu Twirls of 1995
1995! The air crackled with the promise of new beginnings – a fresh wave of trends, revolutionary technology, and a thrilling future! Oh, and we just had to love all that glorious 90s fashion – from grunge chic to sporty looks, and of course, that high-waisted jean silhouette (oh how I yearn for its return!)
Speaking of revolutionary technology… remember the internet? Imagine that, darling! It's so hard to believe we went through a period where the only way to find out what the newest ballet shoes were, was to trudge down to the dancewear store, or maybe pick up a specialist magazine! Now, thanks to this glorious technological advancement, we can just sit at home, sipping a cup of chamomile tea, and get inspired by a vast world of tutu-clad wonders!
What else did 1995 have in store for us?
Remember that fantastic Royal Ballet revival of The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House? Now that was a sight! And what could we have hoped for from the world of tutus? Well, it was the year of deconstructed styles, daring new designs, and oh, that amazing blend of classic ballet* with modern-day whimsy. Imagine that! We had everything from romantic layered tutus to edgy modern* designs, and everything in-between.
But why 1995, you ask?
Well, darling, 1995 was a watershed moment in ballet history, marking a shift from the traditional towards the contemporary. Remember, this era witnessed the rise of amazing ballerinas like Sylvie Guillem – she truly re-defined the landscape of ballet dance and inspired many ballerinas of today to step outside of their comfort zones!
*What I would give to be back in those days…
Imagine walking through a ballet shop with a shop assistant who can tell you exactly what kind of tulle would be perfect for your project. A world without Amazon deliveries. Wouldn't that be fun?* I am almost tempted to take another leap back in time… almost! But for now, let's enjoy our 21st-century world, its technological advancements, and never-ending fashion choices!
Stay Stylish
Oh, darling, don't forget to stop by next Tuesday for a new #TutuTuesday. Let me know in the comments if you have a favorite tutu moment from the 90s. Did you love the layered styles or prefer something simpler ? Maybe a beautiful, traditional tutu is your ideal design! Let's keep this conversation going and talk all things tutu!
Stay elegant, stay fabulous, and keep on twirling! And, of course, remember, it’s always a good time to wear a tutu… even in the year 2023! wink
See you next Tuesday,
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
(P.S. Don't forget to share this post with your friends who are also #tutuobsessed! #balletlove #vintageballet)
