Post Number 1809 - www.pink-tutu.com
Hello darlings! It's Emma, your favourite pink tutu wearing, time-traveling ballerina blogger, back with another enchanting adventure. This month, my magical pink leotard zipped me straight from my favourite Derbyshire countryside spot (a little woodland clearing perfect for twirls) to the bustling heart of London, where history was unfolding before my very eyes, in the most dazzling leotard fashions!
Let me set the scene: September 2009, a vibrant, pulsating city teeming with life and energy. The world seemed on the cusp of something incredible, and the air crackled with a vibrant, avant-garde energy that set my pink tutu twirling with excitement. I knew I had to explore the fashion scene!
London Fashion Week: Now, fashion lovers, you know London Fashion Week is an absolute feast for the eyes. But 2009? This was the year designers really went wild with their leotard designs! Oh my, the creative masterpieces I witnessed!
First stop, the Alexander McQueen show, where the collection was simply otherworldly - dramatic, dark, and deeply elegant. Their use of leotards in sleek black velvet, adorned with dramatic feathered embellishments, created a stark and haunting beauty. There were also intricate corseted bodices, hinting at a strong, yet sensual aesthetic. The whole collection was just screaming for a grand theatrical performance, and I imagined myself pirouetteing across a gothic cathedral floor, these exquisitely crafted leotards hugging my every move.
Next, I twirled on over to the Burberry Prorsum show, a beautiful display of feminine elegance. Their signature trench coats paired effortlessly with flowing leotard designs, crafted from silk and shimmering satin. The soft colour palettes and flowing fabrics evoked a sense of graceful movement. Imagine me waltzing through a misty London garden in one of those luxurious leotards!
And then, there was Vivienne Westwood! Well, if there's anyone who pushes boundaries, it's this queen of avant-garde. Her designs in 2009 were unapologetically bold, playing with vibrant colour combinations, quirky cuts and a touch of that rebellious Westwood edge. The leotards, adorned with rebellious prints and playful patterns, felt incredibly empowering. Picture this: me strutting down Oxford Street with confidence and swagger, ready to take on the world!
A Little Glimpse Into History: London, with its whirlwind of creativity, took my breath away, but my leotard adventure wasn't over yet! I hopped onto the London Underground and my magical leotard carried me across continents and time to a thrilling and important historical moment: the tumultuous October Revolution in 1917 Russia.
Leotards & Revolution: The Russian Story
Let me tell you, it was like a ballet gone completely wild, filled with intensity and drama, but with its own distinct rhythm and movement! I felt the palpable energy of a nation on the cusp of change, where social boundaries were breaking, and everyone was questioning everything, including fashion!
My shimmering pink tutu caused a little commotion, especially amongst the soldiers in their worn out uniforms and the determined faces of the women revolutionaries in their simple but practical clothes. It was here I discovered, ballet was already taking root, even within the turbulent landscape of revolution!
I stumbled upon a group of dancers rehearsing, a troupe that performed in Moscow's newly founded Soviet State. Their costumes? Not your typical ball gowns! These revolutionary dancers had a different style, bold, defiant, yet beautiful in their own right! Their simple cotton leotards, adorned with striking geometric patterns, symbolised a break with the past, a movement towards something entirely new and exciting! I was mesmerised! It was like watching a graceful revolt unfold, their every move conveying a powerful story of freedom and transformation!
This, my lovelies, was a truly unique expression of leotard fashion. This was the ballet of the people!
And then, there was the incredible, revolutionary icon, Anna Pavlova, one of the world's most beloved dancers! Her legendary, ethereal style completely transcended societal boundaries, bringing her exquisite art form to the heart of a turbulent world! Imagine me in a white tutu, standing before Pavlova, feeling her energy, and just allowing her movement to take me into the heart of a revolution!
Looking to the Future:
September 2009 wasn't just about leotard fashion, but the beauty and power of dancing itself. In a world on the brink of change, dance resonated as a potent symbol of liberation and transformation! It reminded me that dance has a language that transcends cultural barriers. Whether twirling down the cobblestone streets of London, or gracing the stage in Moscow, the universal beauty of movement speaks for itself, uniting hearts and souls!
Oh, and how I'm embracing the spirit of change here at www.pink-tutu.com, where I am hosting a pink tutu contest - yes, my dearest readers, I invite every single one of you to * embrace the power of pink tutu, to spin and twirl into a new world of creativity, and embrace that sparkling rebel spirit, that lies within us all. *
And if you're wondering about my magical leotard that's getting me through all these time-traveling shenanigans, it's a beautiful shimmering, hand-beaded design, made by none other than the best little seamstress in Derbyshire, who’s secret is that she only makes one every month because she is busy working for the National Opera.
Love to you all, from your pink tutu time-travelling ballerina!
Emma xoxo
