The New Look: A Glimpse into the World of Fashion and Drama

The Plot and Cast

The New Look trailer showcases a dramatic look at the life of fashion designer Christian Dior. Ben Mendelsohn takes on the role of Dior opposite Juliette Binoche’s Coco Chanel for the upcoming Apple TV+ series. The New Look is set to premiere on the platform on February 14.

Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel in The New Look

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.

The New Look is created by television talent Todd A. Kessler. Kessler has a massively successful background in TV, including creating the TV 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.

The Setting and Soundtrack

The trailer establishes the setting of 1940s Paris, showcasing the rise of fashion designers in the city post-war. Mendelsohn expresses the power of creation and innovation in this era: 'for those of us who lived through the chaos of war, creation was survival.'

Curated and produced by music producer Jack Antonoff, the soundtrack will feature covers of notable mid-20th century songs sung by modern artists. Artists featured will include Nick Cave, Lana Del Rey, Perfume Genius, Bleachers, Beabadoobee, Florence Welch, and Matty Healy of The 1975.

Series Details and Release

The New Look will run for 10 episodes, beginning on February 14 and concluding with its series finale on April 3. The series features a superstar cast, which will serve it well as it attempts to portray important figures against a war-rattled backdrop.

The trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ series The New Look suggests a fascinating convergence of historical elements and high drama. The New Look will release its first three episodes when it premieres on February 14.