'The New Look' Ending Explained: Coco Chanel's sharky negotiations alter House of Chanel's destiny
PARIS, FRANCE: The luxurious world of fashion collides in the gripping climax of Apple TV+'s 'The New Look.'
The series, which premiered on February 14, follows the rise of Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) and the downfall of Coco Chanel Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche).
Created by Todd A Kessler, the series finale masterfully weaves together the captivating narrative of the fashion designers, highlighting their triumphs and contributions to the renowned fashion houses we recognize today.
Coco Chanel finally returns to Paris in 'The New Look' finale Episode
Throughout the series, Coco encounters numerous obstacles that ultimately culminate in her downfall.
However, her downfall can also be traced back to her cunning schemes to oust the Wertheimer brothers and assert complete control over her fashion house, a strategic move that ultimately backfired.
Desiring to make a comeback, the fashion designer chooses to negotiate with her ex-partners, the Wertheimer brothers.
Coco, demonstrating her real ability as a clever person, convinces her partners to grant her the initial 10% of revenues. However, her satisfaction reaches new heights when she successfully negotiates for a share of the gross profit as well.
In the end, she successfully negotiates a 2% gross margin, showcasing her feisty personality at the bargaining table, overcoming all odds, and highlighting her true entrepreneurial talents.
However, things are not as rosy on a personal level, with the revelation of her Nazi links becoming apparent to André Passe (Joseph Olivennes).
André returns to France to testify in the lawsuit involving Baron Vaufreland (Christopher Buchholz), who, along with Coco, used their Nazi connections to save him.
Later, Coco was also escorted by French police, who transported her to Paris.
In the end, she makes her way back to Paris, by whatever means necessary. Ultimately, she returns to the city she longed for the most.
Christian Dior faces a looming deadline for his fashion line launch in 'The New Look' finale Episode
Just before the grand opening of his fashion line, Christian finds himself in a tough spot, grappling with the looming deadline and the realization that his team is understaffed to complete the fashion line.
However, Christian's fortunes take a turn for the better when Lucien Lelong (John Malkovich), the president of the couture council, gives the go-ahead to seamstresses to work for him, demonstrating his faith in him.
He and the seamstresses work tirelessly to bring his concepts to life, and the result is nothing short of spectacular.
However, on the big day, Christian begins to have second thoughts, but the presence of Catherine Dior (Maisie Williams) brings him a sense of peace.
He tells his younger sister that everything he does is in honor of their mother, who serves as his greatest inspiration.
Later, the editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, Carmel Snow (Glenn Close), gives Catherine the freshly released perfume, informing her that Christian has named it after her since she is the most important to him.
In the final moment of the episode, Christian's friends gather to celebrate the debut of his first line, which is received with thunderous applause.
The series concludes with Christian's voiceover, saying, 'Creation is his survival,' signaling the conclusion of Christain's rise.
'The New Look' is now available to stream on Apple TV+.
