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 of the great ballet masterpieces of this century, dressing over seventy-five of the choreographer's productions.This was, however, by no means her only professional association in a career spanning forty-five years. She worked with many other renowned choreographers, producers, and directors, such as Frederick Ashton, Agnes de Mille, Bronislava Nijinska, Jerome Robbins, Louis Jouvet, Franco Zeffirelli, Mike Todd, Victor Fleming, and George Cukor. She took sketches by such artists as Andre Derain, Marc Chagall, Isamu Noguchi, Balthus, and Salvador Dali and transformed them into tangible, wearable apparel.The lively text by Toni Bentley, a former dancer with the New York City Ballet, is full ... [Read More]

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