This morning,Apple TV+is offering audiences a sneak peek at the fashion-forward story behindThe New Look. The historical drama will sew together the tale ofChristian Dior’s rise to fameas one of the most revered names in fashion, and the rivals who tried to take the crown for their own.StarringBen Mendelsohn(Secret Invasion) as Christian DiorandJuliette Binoche(The English Patient) asCoco Chanel, the first-look images show a dazzling cast stacked with familiar faces, draped in designs that would change the industry forever.
Game of ThronesandThen Came YoustarMaisie Williamsis almost unrecognizable in her up-close shot as Mendelsohn’s on-screen sister,Catherine Dior. A remarkable woman in her own right, Catherine Dior took a different path than her brother and was a member of the French Resistance, an occupation that put her life in danger time and time again. Also included in the release are a batch of posed shots that feature Mendelsohn’s Dior, Binoche’s Chanel, andJohn Malkovich’s (The Perks of Being a Wallflower)Lucien Lelongin stunning black and white portraits with their characters clad in suits and pearls.
The lineup also includes a colored shot of Mendelsohn’s leading character, hard at work in his studio, crafting and designing the next big piece of clothing. Aside from the main contenders in fashion, viewers will catch a glimpse ofEmily Mortimer’s (The Newsroom)portrayal ofElsa Lombardi, a trusted friend of Chanel’s. Finally, there’sClaes Bang(The Northman) who appears in the film as a character named Spatz. While we don’t know much about his background, the image shows Spatz getting chummy with Chanel at an event.
What’s ‘The New Look’ About?
Set in Paris duringWorld War II, there will be two sides toThe New Look, one of hope and a blossoming rebirth to fashion and the other, the harsh realities of living in the City of Lights during theNazi occupation.At the center of the tale is Dior (Mendelsohn) whose burgeoning interest in garments and design threatens the reigning queen – Chanel (Binoche). One of the most extraordinary and industry-changing times in fashion, audiences will be taken into the dangerous city as several of the biggest names in the biz were lifted to widespread success.
As if the names on the call sheet weren’t enough to draw in viewers, music fans will be stoked to know thatThe New Look’s soundtrack was produced byJack Antonoff. Swifties will recognize the Grammy Award-winner’s name for his work oncountless tracks fromTaylor Swift’scollection of songs,while others will know him for his own bands,BleachersandFun. The project’s score is set to include tunes from Antonoff’s Bleachers,Lana Del Rey,The 1975’sMatty Healy,Nick Cave,Florence Welch,Perfume Genius,Beabadoobee, and more.
Check out the rest of the new images forThe New Lookbelow and catch the series fora three-episode premiere on Apple TV+ on August 13, 2025, followed by one episode each Wednesday until April 3.
