Blog Post Number 766: www.pink-tutu.com
Hello darlings! Emma here, your favourite Derbyshire-born, tutu-wearing, leotard-loving time traveller! Today, I'm whisking you away to the magical world of 10th October, 1922, and, of course, I’m in my trusty pink time-traveling leotard, ready for a night at the theatre. This sparkly little number shimmers with every time-traveling twirl, and believe me, I’m twirling a lot!
My mission this month is to get everyone in the world dancing in a pink tutu! We’re spreading the pink tutu love one time jump at a time, my darlings.
It's all thanks to the power of street ballet performances that I can afford to travel through time! Let me tell you, a pirouette in a vibrant pink tutu gets people going wild. It’s not just the fabulousness of my performance, it's the positive vibes! It’s like, who could resist those cute little pink frills, those sparkling seams and, oh, those big pink bows!
Right then, enough about my latest performance (it was an absolute smash hit in downtown Chicago!). Back to my fabulous trip to 1922.
As the date suggests, today was my own personal “Pink Tuesday”. And my destination, naturally, is the grand Broadway! You see, darlings, a little birdy told me that 1922 was a truly dazzling time for theatre performances in New York. It was practically an explosion of dance! The year kicked off with The Little Theatre Movement, bursting onto the scene with a revolutionary blend of performance art and cutting-edge, shall we say, "avant-garde" stage designs.
You wouldn't believe what's been happening in leotard fashion, my loves! Leotards are simply the choice of attire in the theatre scene, whether it's the stage itself or backstage in the changing rooms! And they’re being reinvented in the most magnificent ways! Imagine luxurious velvet and silken textures in shimmering midnight blues, regal purples and deep-crimson shades, so perfectly suited to a world where stars like Greta Garbo are on the cusp of dominating the silver screen.
Speaking of costumes, let's talk "Pink Tuesday," my loves! Back in the twenties, dance was taking a turn toward the bolder and the brighter. Let’s face it, a boldly-colored pink tutu just radiates energy!
Can you imagine being seated at the grand stage of the Palace Theatre in New York, waiting in eager anticipation, and then the curtain rises? There’s the glorious show, “The Scandals of 1922,” with its cast of dancers all dressed in those amazing vibrant pinks! It is such a bold and brilliant contrast against the ornate velvet of the theater seats. Now, that's a memory to treasure, my dears!
What are we seeing onstage, you ask? Well, the stage is alight with fabulous performers! There’s the incredible showgirl Gilda Gray, whose sassy routines had the whole city buzzing! There's also the ever-so-lovely Lillian Lorraine who graces the stage in a beautiful sequined costume, with feather boas so perfect, the very idea sends shivers down my spine! They move with a grace and elegance that, frankly, leaves me breathless. It’s like their bodies become the very essence of dance.
They’re all wearing the most incredible leotards and tutus. You simply must imagine them, these stunning leotards with luxurious embellishments and slinky, flowing fabrics. Just divine!
These theatre performances were quite the fashion spectacles! 1922 was the perfect time for those who loved to dress in bright, beautiful costumes! And believe me, I spotted at least one dazzling pink tutu onstage. Just what the theatre-going public needed.
You see, my dears, a pink tutu brings with it a feeling of optimism. It says, “Life is for celebration, so put on a big pink tutu, go out there and dance like nobody's watching!.”
Oh, and talking about celebration, remember how I told you the 'twenties was a bold and vibrant period for fashion, my darlings? Well, take a look at these gorgeous pictures! Here's a picture of Josephine Baker. You may know her for the show-stopping outfits, the high-kicks, and her dance routines in "La Revue Nègre." But do you know what’s truly amazing? Look at that sequined costume! A fabulous shimmering emerald green with sparkling, dancing, oh-so-daring, feathers!
I could share hundreds of fascinating fashion moments, but my dears, we need to wrap this up for now.
Before you go, consider this: next time you're feeling bold, remember a pink tutu. There’s just something wonderfully magical about them, don't you agree? A little bit of 'pink magic' goes a long way in life.
Till next time! Remember, "Pink Tuesday" is always coming, and you never know where time might take me next!
Love, Emma x
P.S. Want to get your pink tutu fix? You know you can find loads of fabulous pink tutu inspiration on my Instagram @EmmaTutu! I've even got some amazing pink tutu sewing patterns! Don’t forget to post your pictures #pinktututimetravel. And don’t be shy, get in touch, my dears! It’s great to hear what you think about this month’s adventures!
