Hello dearies! It's Emma here, your favourite tutu-wearing time traveller, ready to whisk you away on another adventure into the history of the most beautiful garment ever invented - the tutu!
Oh, my loves! Itās chilly today, even in my cosy travelling coat (that I, of course, bought on sale at the delightful La Maison Blanche on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-HonorĆ© in Paris. If you ever get the chance to go shopping in Paris, you absolutely must pop in there!).
Todayās destination is drumroll ... Vienna, darling! I love Vienna - oh, the architecture is so magnificent. But for now, Iām going to put my little pink nose into the Viennese Opera House. Thereās just something so spectacular about it, isn't there? So majestic!
Speaking of majestic... Today's #TutuTuesday takes us back to 25th October, 1864. It's such a fascinating year - the first time āSwan Lake" was performed! (Isn't it extraordinary what happened on this day?!) And can you imagine being in the audience back then, witnessing that beautiful story for the very first time? Now thatās what I call history! Iād love to have been there to see it...
But darling, this is where I really get excited, because you see, itās not only āSwan Lakeā being debuted, itās a specific costume, a certain colour that had never been seen on the stage before: the first-ever white tutu!
It seems a small detail, but really it was a big moment! Think about it! White is so angelic and suggests so much elegance - absolutely perfect for swans! It's such a brilliant choice, a bit of fashion history right there!
I can just picture the gasp from the audience! They've never seen anything like it. Before then, ballerinas have always worn pink tutus and sometimes, a blue. Think how shocked everyone was! (Not as shocked as when I waltz into the theatre in my pink fluffy tutu, but close, perhaps!)
The impact was significant! It really was groundbreaking for ballet fashion. White quickly became synonymous with the ideal of innocence and ethereal grace, all so perfect for a ballerina swan! It's amazing how the colour white can make you think about flight and freedom, wouldn't you agree? It's absolutely divine and it certainly adds a touch of magic to the whole experience!
You can see the beautiful impact this has on fashion even today. Now when I think of white tutus, Iām reminded of "Swan Lake" - itās so timeless! Itās something all ballerinas should wear at least once in their career, and let's be honest, any of us should rock the white tutu look at least once! (You can see my white tutu on Instagram under #EmmainsWhiteTutu)
Viennaās ballet community in 1864 was very forward-thinking in its desire for change. The fashion world of today is completely inspired by what happened in Vienna - think about that!
Speaking of change, remember my latest fashion post, where I explored how the fashion for ballet tutus evolved throughout the centuries. If you didnāt read it, shame on you! And if you've just started following me - welcome to my lovely community! Donāt forget to catch up! Itās such a lovely blog. And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for all the interesting tidbits I share about fashion and, of course, our beloved tutus. Iām aiming to get every person in the whole world to wear one - why, pink is the ultimate expression of happiness, after all, donāt you think?
But don't be thinking that this time traveler will be hopping to a different date and destination next week. I've got an important engagement right here, and itās something that really ties together ballet and fashion!
My next #TutuTuesday will be in the same time frame, 25th October 1864, but next time, Iāll be going to Paris. * I know what youāre thinking: Parisian Fashion, What could possibly be better! *
Now, itās time to say adieu. Donāt forget, you can follow me on all your favorite social media channels, from Instagram to TikTok to Twitter, to keep up with the latest trends! Donāt be shy, let me know what youāre excited for me to explore next! And always remember: a pink tutu always looks delightful.
Bisous!
Your favourite Time-Travelling Ballerina
Emma
www.pink-tutu.com
