The New Look: Apple TV+ Series on Parisian Fashion Rivalry
Apple TV+ will premiere the highly anticipated docuseries 'The New Look' on February 14, 2024, exploring the lives of Parisian fashion designers during World War II. The series focuses on Christian Dior's rivalry with Coco Chanel, as well as figures like Pierre Balmain and Cristóbal Balenciaga. The term 'New Look' was coined by Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow to describe Dior's debut collection of 90 models, featuring a cinched waist and full skirt. The show stars Ben Mendelsohn as Dior, Juliette Binoche as Chanel, John Malkovich, Maisie Williams, Emily Mortimer, and Glenn Close. The first three episodes drop on February 14, with weekly releases until April 3. The series reveals how these icons navigated the horrors of war and launched modern fashion.
Key facts
- The New Look premieres on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2024.
- The series covers Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Pierre Balmain, and Cristóbal Balenciaga.
- The term 'New Look' was coined by Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow.
- Dior's debut collection featured 90 models with a small waist and full skirt.
- The cast includes Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, John Malkovich, Maisie Williams, Emily Mortimer, and Glenn Close.
- First three episodes release on February 14, then weekly until April 3.
- The series explores the rivalry between Dior and Chanel.
- It shows how designers faced WWII and created modern fashion.
Entities
Artists
- Christian Dior
- Coco Chanel
- Pierre Balmain
- Cristóbal Balenciaga
- Carmel Snow
- Ben Mendelsohn
- Juliette Binoche
- John Malkovich
- Maisie Williams
- Emily Mortimer
- Glenn Close
Institutions
- Apple TV+
- Harper's Bazaar
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Avenue Montaigne