The Black Swan Ballerina Fashion Trend
This Will Keep You On Your Toes
With the ballerina trend becoming a phenomenon since the build-up and release of the hit film Black Swan, you cannot fail to notice an influence on the catwalks for spring/summer 2011. Whether it is as extreme as gigantic chiffon tutu’s or as simple as ballet pumps, the ballerina look is definitely back but unpredictably it has gone to the dark side.
All little girls fantasise about being a beautiful ballet princess, with matching pink outfits and the most pristine knot tied at the back of their head. But now that these little girls have grown up, the art of ballet dancing has taken a new aesthetic, and the innocence it once resembled has gone.
Every female, young and old, forever wants to look pretty – it is part of our DNA – and no trend hits the spot better than the ballerina trend. The long flowing skirts made from the sheerest of chiffons and the tight pink leotards which hug our figures beautifully without clutching any of the wrong areas definitely make the cut. But since the release of Black Swan the ballerina trend has taken a new turn and now exudes a raw sexual energy that makes it difficult to resist.
Many designers have used elements of this iconic trend in collections for countless years. The designer Giles Deacon has contributed a tutu to be worn by prima ballerina Elena Glurdjidze in the English National Ballet’s version of Black Swan which is to be held at the London Coliseum in March. Another designer who has collaborated to the English National Ballet is the fantastic Karl Lagerfeld who created a look for Dying Swan in 2009.
On The Runways
Designers such as Chloe, Marchesa and Richard Nicholl have embraced the new ballerina style in their spring/summer 2011 collections. Chloe lived up to its minimalistic signature style by incorporating ballerina wrap tops in subtle shades of white and cream, teamed with simple silk details on pleated skirts. Marchesa went to the extreme end of the scale and piled all the magical tulle they could find underneath their dresses to ensure the body of the dress gave off a powerful feel. As well as with their dresses, the model’s hair was modernised with their ballerina style buns pushed up a few notches to the top of their heads, fashion forward to a tee. Finally, Richard Nicholl mixed up the traditional look by using black pleats on flowing skirts and leather leotards to create an edgier look along with chiffon being draped in places you wouldn’t normally choose them to.
On the high street
Pirouette your way to fashion perfection by looking to the high street for influence. Stores such as Topshop and ASOS are constantly on trend and have a wide selection of modernised ballerina style clothing. If you’re brave and want to embrace the ballerina trend to its maximum beauty go for a corset bustier dress with an exaggerated gathered mesh skirt from Topshop or an Emma Cook ballerina dress from ASOS which has a chiffon over-skirt and detailing which is the ballerina signature fabric.
If you are afraid to go to town with the trend there are simpler ways to achieve effortless perfection. Ballet pumps are shoes that will never go out of style, they are simple, comfortable and chic. Another easy way to rock the ballerina look is to wear a tight bun, the tighter the bun the better and this hair style can even be worn with greasy hair… this alone is perfection!
Get On Trend
So if you love the ballet trend but you’re not girly in the slightest (or just don’t want to look like a 5 year old) substitute a pink cotton leotard for black lace or leather. If you think silk will make you look too pretty, then go for black pleated chiffon skirts which still keep the ballerina style intact while giving the look a sexy undertone.
Ballet has found its new companion; fashion. And because of the trend’s diversity, it’s here to stay.
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