Fashion Icons Take Center Stage in New TV Series

Several new television series explore the lives of fashion designers, blending real stories with dramatized narratives. 'American Crime Story – The Assassination of Gianni Versace' (FX) by Ryan Murphy covers the designer's murder. 'Made in Italy' (Prime) attempts to tell the story of Italian designers like Walter Albini but is criticized for lacking style. Disney+ presents 'Cristóbal Balenciaga', starring Albert San Juan, which delves into the designer's genius and dark sides, including his Nazi occupation years and refusal to enter prêt-à-porter. Costumes are recreated by Bina Daigeler using original sketches and vintage pieces. 'The New Look', created by Todd A. Kessler (The Sopranos), focuses on Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) and his rival Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche), portraying Chanel as a collaborator. The series also features Dior's sister's imprisonment in a camp, and includes figures like Balmain, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Yves Saint Laurent. Costumes are replicated by Karen Serreau from sketches and fabric samples.