20th Century Ballet Costumes

“One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century . . . Simenon was unequaled at making us look inside, though the ability was masked by his brilliance at absorbing us obsessively in his stories.” —The GuardianA story of love and obsession featuring a most memorable femme fatale, starring the intrepid Inspector Maigret   Peg Leg Lapie, a crusty old sailor, is found mysteriously murdered in a most incongruous setting: a picturesque cottage near Paris, where he lived attended only by hi... [Read More]

Costumer Barbara Karinska was one of countless emigrees flung westward from czarist Russia by the Bolsheviks in the 1920s. Costumes by Karinska chronicles the life and work of this remarkably talented woman, a consummate perfectionist who brought unprecedented quality, innovation, and beauty to costumes designed and executed for film, theater, opera, and dance.Working behind the scenes as one of Balanchine's closest and most important collaborators, Karinska made an enormous contribution to many... [Read More]

The first comprehensive monograph on American painter Nicholas Krushenick (1929– 1999) considers his important career and presents an expansive selection of his paintings and studies. Nicholas Krushenick is a key figure in the history of late 20th-century American art. Juxtaposing broad black lines with bold, flat Liquitex colors, Krushenick created hard-edged abstractions that fill his canvases from corner to corner. His energetic forms used experiments in cut paper collage as a springboard, ... [Read More]

Miyako Yoshida dances the title role originally created for Margot Fonteyn in the hauntingly beautiful underwater world of Ondine, vividly brought to life by The Royal Ballet. Frederick Ashton's shimmering choreography, Lila de Nobili's impressionistic designs and Hans Werner Henze's specially commissioned, vibrant and inventive score, memorably combine to evoke the many moods and colours of the sea. Filmed in High Definition and recorded in true surround sound. Press Reviews"Yoshida's is a mus... [Read More]

Renée Fleming heads an all-star cast with elegance and glamour including Broadway legend Kelli O Hara and veteran baritone Sir Thomas Allen.Lehár s evergreen comic operetta - The Merry Widow - is given a gala performance in this sumptuous new MET English-language production.The scintillating score is given a glowing, subtle performance (New York Times) under Sir Andrew Davis.Renée Fleming reprises her role as Hanna in performances at the Chicago Lyric Opera in November and December 2015. Andr... [Read More]

Russian ballet star Vaslav Nijinsky has a scandalous affair with impresario Sergei Diaghilev and goes mad. Jeremy Irons' film debut.

This So Sydney brand teen/adult size tutu is perfect for your next warrior run or costume party. 3 layers of super-soft polyester tulle can be cut to length. Satin covered stretch elastic waist gives a one size fits most fit. So Sydney is a trademarked

Tulle Ballet Tutu Costume Skirt

This So Sydney brand teen/adult size tutu is perfect for your next warrior run or costume party. 3 layers of super-soft polyester tulle can be cut to length. Satin covered stretch elastic waist gives a one size fits most fit. Waist stretches from 28" (relaxed) to 44" fully stretched. Please measure waist and hips for best fit. So Sydney is a trademarked