I remember reading a post by TYE about clown fashion and it wasn’t until today that I remembered the amazing costumes and attire of the circus act Cirque du Soleil

Anyone who has seen one of their shows is bound to highlight the theatrical style in which they dress. No penny is spared in creating a visual experience never to forget! This is art in fashion at it’s very best!

Did you notice the amazing make-up too? Every show produced by Cirque Du Soleil is created around a specific theme. The latest theme for their 25th Birthday celebration act this year is “The dream continues”.

The first show of theirs I ever saw was broadcast on television and it was called Alegria (meaning happiness or joy). Alegria was created for Cirque du Soleil’s tenth anniversary and marked their transition from the traditionally bright circus into something excitingly unconventional. It’s definitely still my favourite for the amazing fashion and overall spirit. Here’s a short extract of the show.

Cirque du Soleil is more than just a circus act, it’s a Quebec based company with more than 4000 employees worldwide who represent 40 nationalities and speak 25 different languages. They’ve come a long way from a group of 20 fashionable street performers in the early 1980’s.

1983- LA FÊTE FORAINE. A gathering of street performers, it was inspired by the communal spirit of the 1960s. Photo: François Rivard

1990- Brian Dewhurst as The Great Chamberlain.
Photo: Jean-François Leblanc

Cirque du Soleil are planning on publishing a book about the contribution and passion of the talented costume designers and craftspeople that became part of their family through the years. The book will feature costumes of it’s shows. I am definitely in the que to get me one of them babies!

“Cirque du Soleil’s mission is to invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world.”

Wonderfully artistic and well worthy of praise! I love Cirque du Soleil, what do you think of them?