Repetto's Paper Ballerinas (Paris, France)

Back in the day when I was smaller and more flexible (i.e. I was about eight), I was convinced I'd become a professional ballerina in the future. I took ballet classes, had a lovely pink tutu and the dainty pointe shoes. Then I got taller, my flexibility went out the window and more and more black entered my wardrobe. But like me, many women out there still secretly dream of being a graceful and seemingly weightless dancer who gets to wear the most exquisitely girly clothes.

The windows of Repetto's flagship boutique are a secret crush of mine, mainly because they allow you to escape to that ballerina world. If you ever pass it, you'll likely see a gaggle of female passersby (including yours truly) staring at the wonderful installations that make a dancer's dream come to life. And as Google is kindly reminding everyone that it's Tschaikovsky's birthday today, I found it quite fitting to post these wonderful displays, featuring paper cut-out ballerinas - all of which rotate. I've also included a short video clip at the end of the post so you get an idea.

Overview of the rotating paper ballerinas (top image: Mes Vitrines NYC)

Short clip of one of the rotating ballerinas (source: Journal des Vitrines)

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend! I'm off to Stockholm next week, so I'll hopefully find something very Swedish to share with you all soon...