Summary

  • Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche star as Christian Dior and Coco Chanel in The New Look for Apple TV+, which just released its first trailer.
  • The series offers a dramatic portrayal of the rise of Dior alongside other major fashion designers.
  • The New Look will debut on Apple TV+ on February 14, releasing its first three episodes.

Apple TV+ series. The New Look is set to premiere on the platform on February 14.

Apple TV+ has just released the trailer for The New Look. The trailer establishes the setting of late 1940s Paris, showcasing the rise of fashion designers in the post-war city. Check it out below:

As Dior, Mendelsohn celebrates the power of creation and innovation in this era, stating, “For those of us who lived through the chaos of war, creation was survival.” The New Look trailer then vacillates between images of war and recovery and lush shots of fashion design. In a release for the film, Apple TV+ described the plot as follows:

“The pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga and more; and, provides a stunning view into the atelier, designs and clothing created by Christian Dior through collaboration with the House of Dior.”

What To Expect From The New Look

Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel in The New Look

The New Look was created by television talent Todd A. Kessler. He has a massively successful background in TV, including creating the series Bloodline and writing for The Sopranos. Other series writers will include Ning Zhou, Dani Vetere, Amanda Coe, Ashlin Halfnight, and Matthew Fantaci. In addition to Mendelsohn and Binoche, The New Look will star Maisie Williams, Glenn Close, Emily Mortimer, Claes Bang, and John Malkovich.

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Though it is not as clear from the trailer alone, The New Look is also set to feature a unique soundtrack. Curated and produced by music producer Jack Antonoff (Fifty Shades Darker, Love, Simon, and Minions: The Rise of Gru), the soundtrack will feature covers of notable mid-20th century songs sung by modern artists. Those featured will include Nick Cave, Lana Del Rey, Perfume Genius, Bleachers, Beabadoobee, Florence Welch, and Matty Healy of The 1975.

The trailer for the Apple TV+ series suggests a fascinating convergence of historical elements and high drama. It features a superstar cast, which will serve it well as it attempts to portray important figures against a war-rattled backdrop. The New Look should spark plenty of conversation when it premieres.

The New Look will run for 10 episodes, beginning on February 14 and concluding with its series finale on April 3.

Source: Apple TV+

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The New Look
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Biography
History
Drama
Release Date
February 14, 2024
Directors
Helen Shaver, Todd A. Kessler, Julia Ducournau, Jeremy Podeswa
Writers
Todd A. Kessler

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The New Look is a biographical drama focusing on the rise of fashion designer Christian Dior as he competes with Coco Chanel. The series was created by Todd A. Kessler and stars Ben Mendelsohn (Christian Dior) and Juliette Binoche (Coco Chanel). The series premiered on AppleTV+ in February 2024.

Seasons
1
Creator(s)
Todd A. Kessler
Streaming Service(s)
AppleTV+