The world of fashion is coming to Apple TV+ as the streamer hasreleased first-look images for their upcoming seriesThe New Look. The series stars Academy Award nomineeGlenn Closeas fashion icon and editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar from 1934 to 1958,Carmel Snow, and the images give the star the spotlight. Inspired by true events,The New Lookis set in Nazi-occupied Paris and follows both now ionic and forgottenfashion designers as “they navigated the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion.”
The two first-look images display Closeexactly how you’d expect to see the editor of a fashion magazine. In both, the three-time Emmy Award winner isdressed to the nines in perfectly tailored attire. With elegant jewelry, scarves, handbags, and more accessories to bring the looks together. If one thing is for sure, fans have a lot ofjaw-dropping looks to look forward toin the upcoming series.
What the first-look images don’t show is that Close will be joined by a star-studded cast filled with talent.Ben Mendelsohnwill play French fashion designerChristian Dior, who rose to prominence by designing dresses for the wives of Nazi officers, withMaisie Williamsplaying his sisterCatherine Dior, who in real life was a French resistance fighter against the Nazis. Meanwhile,Juliette Binochewill play fashion designer, and Nazi sympathizer,Coco Chanel, withJohn MalkovichasLucien Lelong,Emily MortimerasElsa Lombardi, andClaes BangasSpatz.
‘The New Look’ Will Be a Reunion for Close and ‘Damages’ Co-Creator Todd A. Kessler
The New Lookwas created byTodd A. Kessler, who was a co-creator ofDamages, a series that earned Close two of her three Emmy wins. These two talents coming back together to reunite on this series should be enough to excite anyone. This series will also be a reunion for Close and Apple TV+, which wasalso the home of her lastacclaimed series,Tehran.The New Lookis produced by Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions, and is written, executive produced, and directed by Kessler.Lorenzo di BonaventuraandMark Bakeralso serve as executive producers.
The New Lookwillpremiere on Apple TV+ on July 23, 2025, with the first three episodes.With the rest of the series releasing one episode at a time each Wednesday. Check out the first-look images above, and a complete synopsis ofThe New Look, below:
Set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, “The New Look” focuses on the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga and more; and, provides a stunning view into the atelier, designs and clothing created by Christian Dior through collaboration with the House of Dior.
