Nutcracker Season is on us once again
Some of our newest additions for The Nutcracker Ballet
At Pegeen, we pride ourselves on our diverse range of creations beyond flower girl dresses. Our founder's background in dance and costuming, including a Masters Degree in Dance and Theatre Arts, has allowed us to expand our costume department into a realm of sparkling crystals and mesmerizing glitter. This expansion has been nothing short of extraordinary.
One aspect of our creative journey involves collaborating with ballet companies across the United States to design and craft exquisite costumes for their performances. Our founder, Marg Hyland, shares her excitement about these projects, particularly when it comes to developing costumes for iconic ballets like "The Nutcracker." While we are constantly busy designing and manufacturing flower girl dresses, communion dresses, and Bat Mitzvah dresses, working on ballet costumes provides a refreshing break from our regular designing routine.
The process of creating ballet costumes is a truly immersive and imaginative experience. It allows us to unleash our creativity in new and exciting ways, blending the beauty of dance with the art of costume design. From envisioning the graceful movements of the dancers to incorporating intricate details that capture the essence of each character, we pour our passion and expertise into every costume we create.
Our costume department is a treasure trove of inspiration, filled with shimmering fabrics, intricate embellishments, and a keen attention to detail. The enchanting world of ballet serves as a limitless source of creativity, pushing us to explore innovative techniques and materials to bring these magnificent costumes to life on stage.
While flower girl dresses will always hold a special place in our hearts, the opportunity to design ballet costumes adds a touch of magic and whimsy to our repertoire. It allows us to showcase our versatility and channel our artistic energy into a different realm of design, where movement and storytelling intertwine.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the enchantment of Pegeen's creations, whether it's through our stunning flower girl dresses or our captivating ballet costumes. Our commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and passion for creativity are evident in every piece we bring to life. Join us on this journey as we continue to expand our horizons and weave dreams into reality with every stitch and sparkle.
However, here is a look at our version of the Toy Soldier and the Marzipan Dancers.
Our Marzipan costume has 9 layers of tulle - of which several colors can be changed like a can-can skirt over some glittery gold tulle. This full costume is a romantic length and has flowers (changes with availability) that go across the bodice. The sleeves are a traditional Virago style, a sleeve typical of early 17th century clothing. The skirt is made from 9 layers of special sequinned and glitter tulle (color of top 6 layers can be changed) and the stretch bodice (green and ivory only) with decorative lace and silk sleeves, flower trim. We can't wait for photos .
