Greetings, my darling tutu enthusiasts! It's Emma here, your trusty pink-tutu-clad guide to the fascinating world of ballet history. Today, as we journey through time (and perhaps a few vintage shops!) for #TutuTuesday, we're taking a peek into November 3rd, 2015.
Now, while I can't actually travel through time physically just yet, let me tell you, this pink tutu does make me feel like I'm waltzing through history! My time travelling is powered by the pure joy of ballet, each performance, each stunning set, each beautifully crafted tutu bringing me a little closer to another era. But don't worry, I wouldn't let a bit of temporal displacement stop me from popping into a vintage shop, that's my sort of time travel, don't you think?
But back to November 3rd, 2015. What a fabulously stylish day that must have been! Fashionwise, there were some super trends that year. We saw a whole lot of floral coming back - think romantic dresses and patterned jackets, just begging to be twirled in! Then there were the 70s influences all over the high street, bell-bottoms, chunky knitwear and a penchant for earthy tones - oh my! Can you imagine a tutu made of macramé, with maybe a dash of velvet? We need to try this, darling, for our next vintage tutu collection!
Speaking of tutus, on this very date, in the heart of London, The Royal Ballet would have been wowing the crowd at Covent Garden, with a performance of "Manon." This opera ballet is absolutely sensational, a masterpiece by Terence "Terry" Larkin, it's a real spectacle with extravagant costuming, dramatic music, and a whirlwind of emotion - it’s everything ballet is supposed to be!
I can just picture those amazing costumes, the sweeping silks and satins. What incredible inspiration! And you can bet your bottom dollar, I would have been there with my notebook and pen, sketching and making mental notes for my own little creations. After all, it's important to know where it all came from, to appreciate the history and craftsmanship of the tutu. Don't you agree?
As I often say, there's nothing quite like a pink tutu to take you on a magical journey through time. So next time you find yourself twirling around your favourite record player, remember to pay a little tribute to those fabulous historical designs!
And don't forget to stop by the blog next week, my dears, when we'll be exploring another date in ballet history!
Until then, keep twirling, keep dreaming, and stay fabulous!
Love, Emma.
P.S. Do any of my readers remember what they were doing on this date? Share your #TutuMemories in the comments below! I can't wait to hear your stories!
