Apple TV+ today unveiled the first images from âThe New Look,â a new, 10-episode gripping historical drama series from Todd A. Kessler, and led by an ensemble cast that features Emmy Award winner Ben Mendelsohn as âChristian Diorâ; Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as âCoco Chanelâ; Maisie Williams as âCatherine Diorâ; John Malkovich as âLucien Lelongâ; Emily Mortimer as âElsa Lombardiâ and Claes Bang as âSpatz.â Inspired by true events and filmed exclusively in Paris, âThe New Lookâ centers on fashion designers Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and their contemporaries as they navigated the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion. The highly anticipated series will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 on Apple TV+, followed by one episode every Wednesday through April 3.
Set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, âThe New Lookâ focuses on the pivotal moment in the twentieth 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, Chanelâs reign as the worldâs most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Diorâs contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain, CristĂłbal 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 immersive and contemporary soundtrack for series is produced by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, and features covers of popular early to mid-twentieth century songs performed by artists including Bleachers, Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy (The 1975), Beabadoobee, Nick Cave, Perfume Genius and more.
âThe New Lookâ is produced by Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions, and is written, executive produced and directed by Kessler. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Baker also serve as executive producers.
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