Hello my lovely tutu-loving friends! Welcome back to Pink Tutu! It's a gloriously sunny Tuesday here in the city that never sleeps – I think I just heard someone yelling “Taxi!” right outside my window. So much energy in this place! And it’s buzzing with tutu-ness too – the dancers here are phenomenal, I went to see “The Nutcracker” last night and nearly swooned! Those leaps, those turns! And the costumes! Oh my, so much sparkle and loveliness! And to think… they weren’t always quite so spectacular…
Today, I’m taking us on a trip back in time to 24th March 2015! (I know, I know, you thought I could only go back to the 19th century - ha! The mysteries of the universe are just as confusing to me as they are to you!)
Let me set the scene: the world was awash with vibrant colour (always a good thing for a pink-lover like me). We had Instagram, selfies, and…wait for it… the Frozen craze! Ah, good old 2015!
But tutu-wise, things were rather more understated than our glitzy modern times. The classic “pink tutu” wasn’t quite so… well, ubiquitous as it is today! (Of course, a few fashion-forward types like me still embraced the power of a vibrant pink, but it was more about the graceful shape and elegant lines.)
Back then, designers focused on practical elegance for their ballerinas. Think Swan Lake, a true classic that still stirs my soul today! But it was a whole different kind of tutu back in 2015, more akin to a sophisticated, elegant petticoat than the giant cloud-like structures we see in some of today's more experimental performances. The tutus then were lightweight, designed for movement, and crafted from soft tulle that could float and shimmer like a whispered dream.
I actually love these "classic" tutus, they offer such a sense of airy grace, the fabric is simply heavenly, and so very, very comfortable – something I am sure all you ballet enthusiasts will agree on.
Now, we couldn't go back in time without some shopping, right?
There were a couple of fabulous designers in 2015, both American: * Christian Lacroix with his breathtaking "Lacroix’s Ballet,” where the dancers were cloaked in a beautiful blend of soft colors and geometric patterns, it was almost theatrical in its design! I couldn't resist snapping up some vintage Lacroix designs to update my wardrobe with his gorgeous fabrics.
- And Carolina Herrera, a timeless talent, created exquisite designs that still speak to my inner- ballerina. Imagine delicate ballet-inspired tulle dresses for the elegant, fashion-conscious woman.
Shopping in 2015? Dreamy! I have to confess, my travel schedule does depend upon attending the most beautiful ballets in the world - there’s no greater inspiration, really, for a tutu-obsessed girl like me!
Did you see anything incredible on the 24th of March, 2015? Did you don your favourite tutu and swirl and twirl? Let me know in the comments! I love hearing from my TutuTuesday fam.
Until next week,
Keep it twirling,
Emma 💖🩰
P.S. I have a little surprise for you all - stay tuned to Pink Tutu! I'm putting together an exclusive #TutuTuesday giveaway for the amazing Tutu Tuesdays fam. It’s something I think you'll love… And I promise it will be pink! 💕
