Hello, my gorgeous Tutu-lovers! It's Emma here, your very own Pink Tutu Time Traveler, and welcome back to www.pink-tutu.com, your one-stop shop for all things twirly, frilly, and fabulous! Today's #TutuTuesday takes us on a magical journey to… drum roll please… July 11th, 2017!
I can hear you all gasping in awe already – and just wait, darlings, the excitement doesn’t stop there!
Now, I can't reveal all my time travel secrets, (it's all very hush hush!), but let's just say this date was chosen with the ultimate tutufied purpose: we're exploring a time when ballet was more popular than ever before. We're diving deep into the wonderful world of tutus and seeing how they’ve evolved over the years. We'll be waltzing through fashion trends, historical insights, and everything in between, with a little sprinkle of Pink Tutu magic, of course!
Just picture it: 2017. The year everyone was wearing a vibrant palette of rainbow colors in fashion. We were all glued to our screens, following the latest ballet stars on Instagram and watching Black Swan and La La Land on repeat! And guess what? All of this meant tutus were absolutely everywhere.
From classic, romantic ballets like Swan Lake to the daring contemporary work of choreographers like Christopher Wheeldon, tutus graced the stages and hearts of countless ballet lovers across the globe. They weren’t just seen in theatres, though; from London to New York, ballet fashion had a truly captivating hold over the fashion world. I’m talking everything from pink tutus like mine (the quintessential style!) to tutus in every shade of the rainbow. Think bright red, vibrant green, sunny yellow… we wore it all with pride and panache.
Now, you know me, I’m obsessed with everything pink, so let’s take a closer look at the pink tutu phenomenon that had the world absolutely entranced back in 2017! Oh my gosh, I feel myself going all giddy just thinking about it. Remember when pink tutus graced the pages of Vogue? Yes! There was something incredibly magical about a ballet dancer twirling in a bright, perfectly pink tutu. It evoked such feelings of grace, romance, and pure fairytale joy!
Oh, my Tutu friends! It truly was the perfect storm of everything beautiful: * Classic Elegance: The timeless silhouette of a ballet tutu – short, whimsical and billowing – paired perfectly with the soft and feminine touch of pink. It’s a winning combination! * Ballerinas of Color: Back in 2017, we saw ballet embracing the true beauty of diversity and inclusivity, and this also reflected beautifully in the types of tutus we saw being worn. So not only did we have these perfect pink tutus gracing the stages in all their glory, but the sheer variety and beauty of those wearing them – the ballet dancers – really was something special. The ballet world, as well as the tutus themselves, began to celebrate women of color in a way that made us feel a strong connection to those performing. And oh, it was glorious to see. It brought back so many emotions in the way that only true art can! * Contemporary Glamour: 2017 was the year we all embraced a strong sense of fashion fun and a carefree mix and match attitude, whether it was a touch of glamour with feathers, sequins, or tulle… tutus were truly a symbol of that and fitted seamlessly into a whole spectrum of trends! The possibilities felt endless. It was, quite honestly, exhilarating!
It’s important to remember that there's nothing like seeing a real life ballet performance – especially when it features a stunning tutu! Remember that time I went to the Royal Opera House in London back in 2017, right before it went on lock-down? That show! A fabulous, all-pink Swan Lake. My fellow dancers looked absolutely divine as they pirouetted gracefully across the stage! There was an electricity in the air and the atmosphere in the theatre was one of pure joy. Oh, my word! Those dancers had hearts filled with pure beauty. And those tutus? You simply had to see them!
Just thinking about the sheer joy and enchantment those tutus created makes me want to travel back in time and witness it all again! I think it would be worth every pound – yes, you heard that right, a bit of a cheeky reference there to my love for travelling on those magnificent long-distance trains to see a fabulous ballet performance!
Speaking of which, we all know what the real highlight of the week is: Tuesday night. This is when my passion truly shines, dear readers! The time where I dedicate my life to exploring the beauty and history of tutus. Because tutus deserve to be celebrated! We are so blessed to have such a wide and diverse range of tutus at our fingertips. Oh my dear, let's all remember what this truly means!
Every single Tuesday night I dive head first into my time machine! You can see all of my previous journeys at www.pink-tutu.com, my blog website for all of you tutu enthusiasts and dance lovers! I promise, each Tuesday, my adventures get more spectacular, more magical, and of course, more Pink-tutu-fied than the last! So don't be shy, join my magical tutu adventures every week, and together let's continue to spread the love for all things twirly!
That's all for today's Tutu Tuesday, darling! I’m going to twirl into a perfect little dream.
Always remember: Life is a tutu that must be twirled with joyous abandonment!
P.S. Do let me know your favorite moments from the history of tutus, or if there's a specific era you want to explore! I might even find time to take you on a magical trip with my time machine just for you.
Until next time,
Emma, The Pink Tutu Time Traveler!
