Brief
Chanel designer Matthieu Blazy dresses Paris Opéra Garnier ballet gala
The three‑hour Paris gala featured Blazy’s navy‑cotton poplin shirts and velvet trousers, drawing applause and comments from designers and performers.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Paris’s Opéra Garnier hosted a three‑hour ballet gala on Oct. 12, where Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy provided costumes for several pieces, Vogue reported.
What happened
The program opened with Juliano Nunes’s "Rings of Saturn," a duet for dancers Louvet and Marchand, clothed in navy cotton poplin shirts embroidered with Lurex and gold‑trimmed buttons, plus black grain‑de‑poudre trousers. The evening continued with Jean‑Christophe Maillot’s "Vers un Pays Sage," featuring minimalist white bodysuits, and concluded with Aszure Barton’s somber "Busk." More than 750 guests attended a dinner curated by three chefs.
What the reports add
Vogue noted that Sarah Andelman praised Blazy’s look for Marchand and Louvet, calling the clash of contemporary and classical "a real success" and exclaiming “Vive Paris!” Former dancer and designer Alain Paul highlighted the night’s modern spirit, saying the event proved ballet can move beyond traditional tutus. He also likened Maillot’s choreography to a “New York energy” reminiscent of Merce Cunningham or Martha Graham.
What was said
Marchand told Vogue he initially expected costumes that would showcase the dancer’s body more, but was won over by the craftsmanship, noting the colors matched his and Louvet’s twin‑like appearance. He added, “It’s exactly the same colors—poppy, green, blue—that were used to sew on the corsets.”
Key facts
- Matthieu Blazy designed Chanel costumes for the Opéra Garnier ballet gala (vogue.com)
- The gala featured three pieces: "Rings of Saturn," "Vers un Pays Sage," and "Busk" (vogue.com)
- More than 750 guests attended the three‑hour program (vogue.com)
- Sarah Andelman praised the blend of contemporary and classical styles (vogue.com)
- Dancer Marchand noted the navy cotton poplin shirts were embroidered with Lurex (vogue.com)
Sources
- [1] vogue.com — originally reported as “Vive Le Ballet! Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Lights Up the Stage at the Opéra Garnier”
