What It Means To Own Tutu du Monde

Owning that special dress or piece of clothing can be magical. It can make any event or occasion feel that much more significant and can help to create memories that will last a lifetime. That dress can become a symbol for a particular time, place, or feeling, and can give meaning not only to the wearer, but to everyone around them.

There is joy in finding the perfect dress, and we understand that special connection between the wearer and their chosen garment. That’s why all of our pieces are designed and created with love and deliberation, with the wearer’s comfort and happiness in mind. It’s the reason that we’re committed to crafting products that are long-lasting, exquisite heirlooms that can be worn for years and handed down through generations.

To own Tutu du Monde is to own a garment with history of its own; not mass-produced but created with meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship.

From the first stages of the design process until the moment the wearer puts their dream dress on and embarks on an adventure they will remember for a lifetime, that’s the fairy-tale we believe in!
Whether it be her First Birthday, a special Christmas, taking on those important Flower Girl duties, or no particular occasion at all - the perfect dress awaits.

Our collections are intended to inspire and enchant, and to enrich the fleeting essence of childhood through play and imagination. By choosing to own a Tutu du Monde piece, you have chosen to own a garment with an exciting and authentic story, created with love to be loved.

In today’s world of generic, mass-produced factory fashion, knowing the provenance of your clothes is still a rare and lovely treat. And just as rewarding as knowing where your clothes come from is discovering that the beautiful item you’ve purchased has just as beautiful a backstory. Tutu Du Monde fits into this unusual category.

Each and every Tutu du Monde piece starts with an idea, brought to life by our Sydney-based team, before beginning a very careful and complex creative journey from our studio, around the world, until it finally arrives to you!

It all begins with a vision for a collection, that our creative director and design team then cultivate into a concept. Inspiration is collected from all sorts of sources, from vintage designs and costumery, to art and couture, movies and productions or exhibitions. Creativity and authenticity are such important aspects of design for our
founder, Andrea, and it is our hope that this notion of creative expression is passed along to our little customers through the joy and freedom they will experience from wearing a beautiful Tutu du Monde garment.

Owning that special dress or piece of clothing can be magical. It can make any event or occasion feel that much more significant and can help to create memories that will last a lifetime. That dress can become a symbol for a particular time, place, or feeling, and can give meaning not only to the wearer, but to everyone around them.

There is joy in finding the perfect dress, and we understand that special connection between the wearer and their chosen garment. That’s why all of our pieces are designed and created with love and deliberation, with the wearer’s comfort and happiness in mind. It’s the reason that we’re committed to crafting products that are long-lasting, exquisite heirlooms that can be worn for years and handed down through generations.

To own Tutu du Monde is to own a garment with history of its own; not mass-produced but created with meticulous attention to detail and expert craftsmanship.

From the first stages of the design process until the moment the wearer puts their dream dress on and embarks on an adventure they will remember for a lifetime, that’s the fairy-tale we believe in!
Whether it be her First Birthday, a special Christmas, taking on those important Flower Girl duties, or no particular occasion at all - the perfect dress awaits.

Craftsmanship is at the core of our design ethos, and our dedicated beaders live and breathe their craft, which is not only their profession but also often a cultural practice, handed down through generations. They understand the delicate nature and inherent beauty of a Tutu du Monde piece, with our signature intricate bead and crystal work, wispy feathers, gold applique and sparkling sequinned designs. Often, the bodice of a dress will take an entire day or more to finish, each element meticulously sewn by hand, stitch by stitch, to create something special and unique.

Some of our workshops have been with Tutu du Monde right from the start and have grown their businesses with us! We have proudly held these long-lasting relationships with our suppliers, who we consider part of our Tutu du Monde family; their care is integral in our story and future vision.

Our collections are intended to inspire and enchant, and to enrich the fleeting essence of childhood through play and imagination. By choosing to own a Tutu du Monde piece, you have chosen to own a garment with an exciting and authentic story, created with love to be loved.

Before they reach the shelves or our online store, all of our garments go through strict quality control to ensure they pass the Tutu du Monde standard of excellence! It is so important to us that even our littlest customers feel happy, comfortable and confident in their new outfit, and that they will be able to wear it for years, and even hand it down to siblings, relatives or friends when the time comes.

To us, that connection between a Tutu du Monde garment and the customer needs to be magical – that’s our secret!

Did you know...

In today’s world of generic, mass-produced factory fashion, knowing the provenance of your clothes is still a rare and lovely treat. And just as rewarding as knowing where your clothes come from is discovering that the beautiful item you’ve purchased has just as beautiful a backstory. Tutu Du Monde fits into this unusual category.

Each and every Tutu du Monde piece starts with an idea, brought to life by our Sydney-based team, before beginning a very careful and complex creative journey from our studio, around the world, until it finally arrives to you!

It all begins with a vision for a collection, that our creative director and design team then cultivate into a concept. Inspiration is collected from all sorts of sources, from vintage designs and costumery, to art and couture, movies and productions or exhibitions. Creativity and authenticity are such important aspects of design for our
founder, Andrea, and it is our hope that this notion of creative expression is passed along to our little customers through the joy and freedom they will experience from wearing a beautiful Tutu du Monde garment.

In today’s world of generic, mass-produced factory fashion, knowing the provenance of your clothes is still a rare and lovely treat. And just as rewarding as knowing where your clothes come from is discovering that the beautiful item you’ve purchased has just as beautiful a backstory. Tutu Du Monde fits into this unusual category.

Each and every Tutu du Monde piece starts with an idea, brought to life by our Sydney-based team, before beginning a very careful and complex creative journey from our studio, around the world, until it finally arrives to you!

It all begins with a vision for a collection, that our creative director and design team then cultivate into a concept. Inspiration is collected from all sorts of sources, from vintage designs and costumery, to art and couture, movies and productions or exhibitions. Creativity and authenticity are such important aspects of design for our
founder, Andrea, and it is our hope that this notion of creative expression is passed along to our little customers through the joy and freedom they will experience from wearing a beautiful Tutu du Monde garment.

Each and every Tutu du Monde piece starts with an idea, brought to life by our small Sydney-based team, before beginning a very careful and complex creative journey from our little studio, around the world, until it finally arrives to you!

We begin with a vision for the season or collection, that our creative director and talented team of designers then cultivate into designs or concepts. Inspiration is collected from all sorts of sources, from vintage design and costumery, to art and couture, and more contemporary movies and productions or exhibitions. Creativity and authenticity are such important aspects of design for our founder, Andrea, and it is our hope that this notion of creative expression is passed along to our little customers through the joy and freedom they will experience from wearing a beautiful Tutu du Monde garment.

Starting with sketches, the team carefully refines the design of each piece, selecting the finest fabrics and embellishments, and ensuring each prototype reflects the quality and craftsmanship expected of a Tutu du Monde garment. From here, all designs are sent across to our trusted suppliers in India, some of whom have been with Tutu du Monde right from the start and have grown with us as a brand! We have proudly held these long-lasting relationships with our suppliers, who we consider part of our Tutu du Monde family; integral in our story and future vision.

We are lucky to be able to collaborate with these highly skilled men and women who are able to bring our creations to life, hand-sewing, hand-embroidering and hand- beading each and every piece. They listen to our feedback, and work to ensure each garment exemplifies those first sketches; from the placement of a single bead or sequin to the slightest variation in the shade of tulle that we choose – each piece must be perfect!

Starting with sketches, the team carefully refines the design of each piece, selecting the finest fabrics, colours and embellishments, and ensuring each prototype reflects the quality and craftsmanship expected of a Tutu du Monde garment. From here, all designs are sent across to our trusted collaborators in India.

India is the beading capital of the world; where top fashion houses – such as Chanel – get their beautiful gowns beaded and embroidered. The essence of Tutu Du Monde is quality and artistry, and it was natural for Andrea and her team to turn to India’s most skilled beaders, keeping an ancient art alive by adapting traditional Indian embroidery techniques to innovate and create contemporary Children’s fashion.

Starting with sketches, the team carefully refines the design of each piece, selecting the finest fabrics, colours and embellishments, and ensuring each prototype reflects the quality and craftsmanship expected of a Tutu du Monde garment. From here, all designs are sent across to our trusted collaborators in India.

India is the beading capital of the world; where top fashion houses – such as Chanel – get their beautiful gowns beaded and embroidered. The essence of Tutu Du Monde is quality and artistry, and it was natural for Andrea and her team to turn to India’s most skilled beaders, keeping an ancient art alive by adapting traditional Indian embroidery techniques to innovate and create contemporary Children’s fashion.

Craftsmanship is at the core of our design ethos, and our dedicated beaders live and breathe their craft, which is not only their profession but also often a cultural practice, handed down through generations. They understand the delicate nature and inherent beauty of a Tutu du Monde piece, with our signature intricate bead and crystal work, wispy feathers, gold applique and sparkling sequinned designs. Often, the bodice of a dress will take an entire day or more to finish, each element meticulously sewn by hand, stitch by stitch, to create something special and unique.

Some of our workshops have been with Tutu du Monde right from the start and have grown their businesses with us! We have proudly held these long-lasting relationships with our suppliers, who we consider part of our Tutu du Monde family; their care is integral in our story and future vision.

Craftsmanship is at the core of our design practices, and our dedicated artisans live and breathe this craft of hand-beading, which is not only their profession but also often a cultural practice, handed down through generations. They understand the delicate nature and inherent beauty of a Tutu du Monde piece, with our signature intricate beadwork, wispy feathers and sparkling sequinned designs. Often, the bodice of a dress will take an entire day to finish, each bead or sequin meticulously sewn by hand, stitch by stitch, to create something special and unique.

efore they reach the shelves, or our online store, all of our garments go through strict quality control measures to ensure they pass the Tutu du Monde standard of excellence! It is so important to us that our customers feel happy, comfortable and confident in their new outfit, and that they will be able to wear it for years, and even hand it down to siblings, relatives or friends when the time comes.

Craftsmanship is at the core of our design ethos, and our dedicated beaders live and breathe their craft, which is not only their profession but also often a cultural practice, handed down through generations. They understand the delicate nature and inherent beauty of a Tutu du Monde piece, with our signature intricate bead and crystal work, wispy feathers, gold applique and sparkling sequinned designs. Often, the bodice of a dress will take an entire day or more to finish, each element meticulously sewn by hand, stitch by stitch, to create something special and unique.

Some of our workshops have been with Tutu du Monde right from the start and have grown their businesses with us! We have proudly held these long-lasting relationships with our suppliers, who we consider part of our Tutu du Monde family; their care is integral in our story and future vision.

HOW TO STYLE AW19

At Tutu du Monde, we believe the most magical part of dressing up is creating the perfect outfit, from head to toe. With matching shades and complementary hues, each one of our collections features magnificent garments and accessories that are just begging to be brought together! Tutus for twirling, sparkling capes that catch the light, beautiful blooming headbands of tulle and organza… the combinations are truly endless, and we want to show you all the ways you can mix and match to create the outfit that captures her individual style and personality.

10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the inception of Tutu Du Monde. Inspired by her daughter Alyna, and the desire to create something new and different in a market lacking beautiful tutu dresses, Founder and Creative Director, Andrea Rembeck explains the essence of Tutu
Du Monde and the inspiration behind the It’s My Birthday Collection.

How do you stay inspired and focused?

I try and have balance in my life which is a lot easier said than done especially when you
juggle a fast-growing business and family life. It’s easy to lose sight of the big picture
sometimes when a lot is happening. As for inspiration, I get most inspired when I’m
travelling, removed from the everyday office life. It seems as soon as I get on a plane, I
remove myself from the day to day routine and ideas come flooding in.

How did Tutu Du Monde come to life?

Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a ‘ballerina dress’ for my own little daughter – a then four-year-old fussy dresser! Faced with market offerings of uninspired and uninspiring mass-produced, pink polyester, I instinctively drew on my own design aesthetic and experience and decided to create my own tutus. Thus, the brand was born and formally
launched in 2009. What I initially considered a ‘side-project’ soon took over my life.

Each season, our team of designers select a colour palette for the collection, and there are always styles from each range that can be matched flawlessly to create an amazing outfit.

How did Tutu Du Monde come to life?

Tutu du Monde began with my quest for a ‘ballerina dress’ for my own little daughter – a
then four-year-old fussy dresser! Faced with market offerings of uninspired and uninspiring
mass-produced, pink polyester, I instinctively drew on my own design aesthetic and
experience and decided to create my own tutus. Thus, the brand was born and formally
launched in 2009. What I initially considered a ‘side-project’ soon took over my life.