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'Loved every moment': Fans rave over Ben Mendelsohn and Juliette Binoche's performances in 'The New Look'

Fans have been left impressed by Christian Dior and Coco Chanel's fashion rivalry in 'The New Look'

PARIS, FRANCE: In Apple TV+'s 'The New Look', fashion took center stage during a dark time in history!

The captivating drama series, which premiered on February 14, 2024, focuses on the legendary fashion icons, Christian Dior and Coco Chanel, and their experiences in Paris during World War II.

The series explores how these two fashion powerhouses navigated their lives and careers amidst the devastation of war. It's a story of resilience, creativity, and the enduring power of fashion to bring joy and hope even in the toughest times.

Created by Todd A. Kessler, 'The New Look' boasts a stellar cast, including Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche, Emily Mortimer, and John Malkovich. Fans are enthralled by the series' unique perspective, as fashion icons deal with complex hurdles.

Fans can't get enough of 'The New Look' on Apple TV+

Social media is left impressed with the show's stunning visuals, powerful performances, and insightful look at fashion's role in a world yearning for hope.

Appreciating the brilliant cast, a fan wrote "Watching The New Look on apple. The story of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel. Brilliant. And in a supreme cast Emily Mortimer as Elsa Lombardi is just sublime. She gets better every episode." While, another appreciated a particular scene, "The way Jacques is gently caressing the back of Christian's neck & playing with his hair. I loved every moment between these two in ep 1.9, but this subtle little moment felt so genuine to me."

One fan applauded Ben Mendelsohn's performance in the show and penned, "Ben Mendelsohn's performance as Christian Dior. Bravo! He had me in tears over how sad his character was about his sister." "The New Look makes Christian Dior seem like the sweetest person with the best heart ever omg," wrote another. One shared his thoughts about the show getting mild reviews, "I don't know why The New Look is getting middling reviews. I think it's incredible. Really hope we get a season 2."

A fan talked about the character Coco Chanel, "Watching The New Look. Coco hasn’t paid her driver for 2 months and is being a total bitch about it, and he gets his revenge in the best way. She’s such a great character (but it’s impossible to like her)." One critic stated, "Just finished watching the newest episode of TheNewLook on AppleTV an hour ago and I have to say it was pretty good. I really liked how tense and complex its story was and how it managed to show intense, wholesome, emotional, saddening, and tragic moments."

What is the storyline of 'The New Look'?

'The New Look' takes us back to post-WW II Paris, shining light on the complex journeys of Coco Chanel and Christian Dior.

Chanel was already a legend, freeing women from corsets with her practical yet stylish designs. But Dior stormed in with something entirely different - full skirts, tiny waists, and layers upon layers, paving the way for a fashion earthquake.

Chanel scoffed at Dior's creations, fearing it would put women back in cages. Dior, though, captured hearts with his glamorous ideas.

Apart from their professional and ideological feud, the series also explores the impact of war on them as well as on their loved ones.