On Air Review: Dior & Chanel Design ‘The New Look’ on Apple TV+

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CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Ben Thompson on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on February 22th, 2024, reviewing the Apple TV+ series “The New Look,” which profiles the real people and their WW2-era decisions, behind fashion’s greatest names and brands. Currently streaming on the Apple TV+ platform.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Two of the greatest names (and later brands) in fashion … Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn) and Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche) … were stuck in Paris when the Nazis invaded and occupied the city during World War II. Dior’s sister Catherine (Maisie Williams) was part of the French resistance, so Christian is involved with her espionage. Meanwhile Coco is being feted by the Nazis, and in the volatile environment is reluctant to say no to them. Going forward in the 20th Century, the actions of Dior and Chanel will have implications for their careers as designers of high fashion. As of February 21st, the first four episodes (of ten) are available to stream.

The New Look
Photo credit: Apple TV+

Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com reviewed “The New Look,” during the Morning Mess with Scott Thompson on WBGR-FM, Monroe, Wisconsin, February 22th, 2024 …

By PATRICK McDONALD Editor and Film Writer HollywoodChicago.com pat@hollywoodchicago.com