Historians believe that, at first, tulle was painstakingly woven by hand using methods similar to lace production starting around the 1700s:
There’s a reason why the fabric has become a catwalk staple in the wake of the #metoo movement.Author:Sara IdacavageUpdated:Oct 17, 2018Original:Jul 4, 2018Welcome to Fashion History Lesson, in which we dive deep into the origin and evolution of the fashion industry's most influential and omnipresent businesses, icons, trends and more.
THE BASICS OF TULLEHistorians believe that, at first, tulle was painstakingly woven by hand using methods similar to lace production starting around the 1700s. Modern-day tulle was first produced after a complex weaving machine that could efficiently produce the fabric was patented in 1809. [1] After that, tulle became integral to high-end wedding gowns, evening dresses and lingerie.
Related ArticlesMake Way for Punky Tutus This SpringThe 11 Best Wedding Looks for Spring 2019Fashion History Lesson: The Boozy Evolution of the Cocktail DressTULLE AND TUTUSThe ubiquitous tutu look is said to have been first introduced in 1832 by the Swedish-Italian dancer Marie Taglioni for her leading role in the ballet "La Sylphide.
TULLE’S REBELLIOUS SIDE These cultural connotations have made tulle ripe for use as a subversive tool to make comments on gender roles or to celebrate female strength through the use of juxtapositions. While the tutu has historically symbolized discipline, purity and beauty , wearing a tutu-esque skirt alongside, say, combat boots and fishnet tights subverts the garment’s original connotation and makes a statement against the values it traditionally represented.
TULLE TODAYThe fashion industry has been appropriating elements of the ballet uniform long before Carrie Bradshaw strolled down the streets of New York in her iconic tutu-and-tank look for the "Sex and the City" intro. Lately, designers have been especially keen to use tulle in more irreverent ways — infusing ballet-inspired looks with sportswear qualities and menswear sensibilities.
There are many reasons to appreciate tulle, aside from it providing a welcome, fantastical antidote to the athleisure and streetwear looks that we've seen so much of lately. Once a strictly feminine fabric reserved for brides, ballerinas and wealthy couture customers, the democratization of tulle has helped to spread the message that popular fashion and gender roles are no longer strict codes that must be followed by all.
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