Post #1680 – www.pink-tutu.com
Hello my darling readers! Emma here, back from another exhilarating trip through the time-space continuum! Today I'm taking you back to December 1998, a fabulous date with leotard fashion history!
As usual, I was dressed to the nines in my pink sparkling leotard, the one that allows me to flit through the ages like a feather in a zephyr. With my trusty pink tutu billowing around me, I arrived in 1998 ready to discover all the leotard treasures it had to offer.
I immediately hopped into my pink time travelling chariot (actually a trusty, old fashioned telephone box, but pink and glittery, of course!) and zoomed straight to New York. Now, you can’t visit New York without catching a Broadway show, can you? This particular month, it was Cats that stole my heart, oh what an utterly splendid spectacle of feline costumes and leaps! The leotards, made with a variety of vibrant, eye-catching fabrics and dazzling patterns, were truly remarkable, echoing the character’s feline personalities. It truly made me understand the saying "Cats got the cream!"
However, my adventure wasn't limited to theatre alone. 1998, I realised, was the year that the world's greatest pop princess made her grand entrance onto the world stage! Yep, none other than Britney Spears with her first album "…Baby One More Time". What a glorious piece of pop culture it was. Her infamous schoolgirl uniform and those incredibly cheeky shorts? The peak of leotard fashion right there! It’s hard to think of a more fitting introduction for a pop superstar, and for a young girl in Derby like me, it was so exciting! This was music history, fashion history, and of course, leotard history, all rolled into one!
From New York, my trip took me straight to the iconic fashion capital of the world, Paris. Paris is always a whirlwind of exquisite designs, vibrant energy, and the most dazzling of leotards! And this December of 1998 didn't disappoint!
The biggest event of the month was the ‘Mademoiselle Rochas’ exhibition. It celebrated the late Rochas and his amazing influence on haute couture. And just imagine my delight! On display was a treasure trove of vintage leotard creations from the past, showcasing how beautifully this incredible designer brought his imagination and his exquisite touch to each creation! I must admit, I felt just a smidge jealous, wishing I could own a few of them myself, they were so enchanting!
Paris in 1998 was abuzz with activity and the streets were filled with so many stylish folks and fashion houses celebrating this great man. Even the fashion icons I saw on the street sported variations of leotard-inspired styles – think dresses with flowing lines, vibrant colors and playful use of fabric. Even the gentlemen were embracing a little bit of leotard influence with some silky shirts and playful tailoring. Leotards, darling readers, they were simply everywhere!
Back in my time travelling leotard and tutu, I made a pit stop in London, my home town, to check out the scene. In the dance studios, contemporary and ballet styles were enjoying their golden age, thanks in no small part to a famous film I remember very well! I’m talking about "Billy Elliot", an adorable film that captured everyone's hearts and inspired generations of young ballerinas! The film really showcased the joy and raw energy of ballet and how captivating the right leotard can be!
While London and the world seemed consumed by ballet, my heart belonged to the streets. I danced my heart out, spreading the joy of pink and tutu to every corner I visited. You see, there is truly something magical about performing in a pink tutu and the sheer joy of making people smile, one twirl at a time.
December 1998 was a truly remarkable month for leotard history, a month filled with artistic excellence, fashion iconography and the contagious joy of dance!
Now, as always, I am curious to hear from all you lovely readers. What are some of your favourite leotards? And if you have a special pink tutu, be sure to tell me all about it! And remember, the world is a better place with more pink tutus. Join me, my darlings, in spreading the pink tutu joy! Until next month, twirl with love, Emma.
