European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 10, 1948, Darmstadt, Hesse Kallet continued when Christian dior was Las cd to design costumes for the new Ballet at the champs Elysee theater in Paris he attended rehearsals in person to study effects of his costumes against his decor. Dior gives it his new look photographs by Joe Pazen a after years of the typical demure pastel Muslin which have characterized. Most Lyric Ballet since its inception Paris has started the trend toward the new choreographic look. Christian dior rotund French fashion designer who started the new look for society last fall received the commission to design cos Tumes and decor for the season s Ballet at Paris the atre de champs Elysee. Dior snapped at his Chance to revolutionize Ballet costume and in one sweep a made away with the old styles. To get the right atmosphere for his inspiration he Laboured Many hours in the theater working on and off the stage and fitted the dancers himself. He concentrated on simplicity in his decors to emphasize the lavishness of his costumes which Rich in heavy Silks satins and laces. In his Searchi for Complete emancipation from what he 1 called the Sweet and sugary dior used bold modern treatment the keynote of which is se\.-Appeal. Bright colors of contrasts of Black and White with Short and Cheeky ruffles effect a sophisticated cabaret style achieving what constitutes a Renaissance in Ballet cos tume. Whether this appeals sufficiently to the Public to survive will be judged when the champs Elysee Ballet Tours Europe and the u. S. Later this year. Traditional Patchwork costume in dance of the Harlequins was dior s Concession to the More conventional Ballet styles. Dial insisted on titling dancers himself. He puts final touch on Danielle Harmance s Bow. Cream of Paris society attended the first night. Most of the women wore dior creations. From demure Ballet skirts to flashy cabaret styles the dior new look Lent startling originality to the rest of the costumes. 18 weekend april �
