Series premiere of The New Look
Click to viewSet against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, “The New Look” focuses on 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 drama series from creator Todd A. Kessler is led by an ensemble cast that features Emmy Award winner Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior, Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel, Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior, John Malkovich as Lucien Lelong, Emily Mortimer as Elsa Lombardi, and Claes Bang as Spatz.
1x1: Just You Wait and See
In Nazi-occupied Paris, Christian Dior fears for his resistance-fighter sister, Catherine. Coco Chanel makes a deal that will forever haunt her.
1x2: The Hour
Christian embarks on a quest to free Catherine from German captivity. Coco is sent on an undercover mission and recruits her friend Elsa.
1x3: Nothing But Blue Skies
Coco suffers the consequences of her relationship with Spatz. Christian’s pursuit of Catherine takes a fatal turn.
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