Hello darlings! It’s Emma here, your friendly neighbourhood time-travelling ballerina blogger, bringing you another tantalising dose of leotard history from the glorious year 2053!
This month, we’re waltzing our way back to a very special date, 12th December 2053. The excitement is positively bubbling over, I can’t even! It’s a landmark date for us leotard lovers as it marks the unveiling of a fabulous new collaboration between legendary leotard designer, La Danse, and the iconic ballet wear company, Tutu & Twirl. Fancy seeing some of my favourite looks from their new collection, darling? Let's get a-sparkling!
The Fashionable Voyage:
Of course, being the fabulous time traveller I am, I just had to slip into my shimmering pink, time-bending leotard to get a sneak peek! I am absolutely besotted with the new collection, and you all know I've got the ultimate weakness for anything sparkly!
The collaboration was announced a few weeks earlier, and anticipation was sky-high. I actually saw the announcement on my magical, pink phone-bracelet - it doubles as my Time Hopper too!
Tutu & Twirl is such a legendary brand; their history is intertwined with leotard fashion itself! It was exciting seeing how La Danse infused their elegant and avant-garde design flair onto the classic Tutu & Twirl designs. This was real high fashion ballet wear, girls. We're talking shimmering metallics, gravity-defying cuts and the most fabulous use of colours I’ve seen in decades. It’s certainly got all the elements for my blog readers!
The most remarkable pieces in this collection, at least in my book, are the Leotard-Skirts. This wasn’t your traditional ballet wear! It was a combination of the leotard with dramatic, oversized tulle skirts - imagine flowing, weightless swathes of chiffon, silk and velvet, blending into these form-fitting leotards. Oh my! Perfection. La Danse had gone and redesigned the whole shape of ballet wear, introducing an entire new dimension of form and movement, all with that stunning aesthetic of sleek modern leotard silhouettes - how divine!
I just had to see how the new designs were being worn. My favourite leotard was this deep emerald-green number with shimmering black mesh detailing, with a tulle skirt of cascading peacock feathers, oh my! I imagined a captivating, mysterious performance with such a powerful leotard, the black and green bringing such depth and a touch of almost otherworldly beauty to it. I imagined such amazing designs on stage; the colours would have been a spectacle, wouldn't you say? The whole leotard design reminded me of a secret, shimmering world where dancing meant something truly beautiful.
My travels are taking me on such a wild, sparkling adventure. Every month, the magic of fashion continues to delight. We've been through so many phases in the past, from the elegant balletwear of the late 20th century through to the playful designs of the early 21st century - but 2053? Oh, it's just got to be my favourite era. You know, it all makes me feel like there’s a whole universe of colour waiting to be explored just by putting on a leotard! It's not just about fashion - it's a portal to magic! It's almost as though leotards hold the magic of time in their stretchy seams!
Ballet Delights:
The news was all abuzz in 2053 about an exciting upcoming ballet, "The Phantom of the Dance". I couldn't miss this! Of course, my lovely Time Hopper was ready to whisk me off to London, where it premiered at the iconic Royal Opera House.
It's quite a history-laden venue for me to travel to, full of glamorous history - and I had to see this incredible ballet with all those wonderful costumes and dramatic leotards. What would a ballerina be without her magical leotard and tutu?
I have a secret weakness for phantom stories. This one was an amazing piece of work! I really love seeing ballet and the dramatic performances on the stage; ballet can just sweep you off your feet - in a good way! And the dancers were sensational. Just look at these designs: the intricate leotards were like masterpieces - layers of sparkling fabric and sheer tulle; all in vibrant pink, purple, and gold tones!
For a London ballet, I had to look the part. Imagine, my little Derbyshire heart, but with a glamourous 21st century London twist - that was the feel of this whole experience! This ballet made me feel like a little fairy floating in a beautiful and inspiring story.
But, remember, my darling followers, a girl has to eat. And with my new budget in mind, I made the most of my trip by adding a spot of shopping. The Covent Garden area is just bursting with gorgeous leotard stores - and my trip to Tutu and Twirl to get the first look at the La Danse collection? Oh my dearest! What a divine find that was, just so very fabulous, with so much sparkle and shimmer! I snagged a couple of treasures for myself, but oh my, what amazing styles to share on my blog! We are talking gorgeous and colourful leotards! There were styles like the twirly, voluminous tutus and these exquisite body-hugging, sparkling, leotards with their long skirts - and every kind of leotard under the sun, even my favourite sparkly silver ones! Oh, my darling - just you wait until you see them all!
I have a whole post coming up later on with photos from my Covent Garden escapades!
More to Explore
There were more than a few leotard shops, but the true highlight for me was discovering "Leotard Lanes" - a vibrant new shopping arcade dedicated entirely to all things leotard! It was full of sparkle and colour - it reminded me of those gorgeous shopping districts in the heart of London all those years ago.
Just you wait for next month’s blog. I’m going to share more details from this exhilarating visit to 2053, as there is just so much to tell you. The leotards I’m showing you then are going to make you jump with joy, I’m telling you!
Now, if you want to join my fabulous, glittering adventure, don't forget to head over to www.pink-tutu.com, for more on our adventures in time travel!
Much love,
Emma xx
