'The New Look' Series Explores Fashion Icons' WWII Struggles
Apple TV+'s drama delves into Christian Dior and Coco Chanel's controversial wartime choices, offering a nuanced look at their impact on fashion and history.
- Apple TV+'s 'The New Look' delves into the lives of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel during WWII, highlighting their controversial choices and survival strategies.
- The series explores the impact of WWII on the fashion industry, including Dior's creation of the iconic 'New Look' collection and Chanel's complex relationship with Nazi officials.
- Catherine Dior, Christian's sister and a French Resistance fighter, is prominently featured, showcasing her significant yet often overlooked contribution to the war effort.
- Critics praise the series for its nuanced portrayal of the fashion icons, avoiding oversimplification of their actions during the Nazi occupation.
- The show's creators aim to humanize Dior and Chanel, moving beyond their status as fashion legends to explore their personal struggles and achievements.
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