The New Look
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WasThe New Lookthe most groundbreaking show in television history?
Of course not, and thats the point.
Meanwhile, actual Nazi collaborator Coco Chanel essentially tells reporters that Dior is nonsense.
All Christian Dior ever wanted to do was make the most beautiful womens clothing that ever existed.
But that takes stress and audacity.
A livid Pierre Balmain barges into the house of Dior with a warning.
The Couture Council will be doing something about Christians scheme.
Prepare your defense, he says.
Thankfully, this is Christians first betrayal (hes no Coco Chanel).
His friends in fashion, including Cristobal Balenciaga and Lucien Lelong (welcome back, John Malkovich!
), are angry but willing to negotiate.
They believe in Christians vision and know he didnt do this with malicious intent.
Christians overall kindness and social game (forgive theSurvivorreference) works in his favor.
Given her history there, Catherine is uncomfortable in Paris and especially uncomfortable with receiving the Croix de Guerre.
She thinks it is shameful to celebrate and feels that Paris is haunted.
I didnt want you to be alone, she tells him.
Meanwhile, Coco Chanel is left all alone.
Not even Spatz wants her.
He only wants her money.
At the beginning of the episode, Coco weeps next to Elsas casket.
She shouldnt have died alone, she says, unaware of her own fate.
Spatz hastily approaches her, demanding her money or else he will tell Andre about her Nazi ties.
Spatz knows shes vulnerable and will crack, and he also takes pleasure in making her squirm.
Coco, however, is blinded by her internalized victimhood.
It turns out Elsa was wrong.
Andres love for his aunt doesnotsurpass her Nazi ties.
He immediately rejects her.
Overall, I enjoyed this series.
It indicates that Apple is looking into reviving more traditional television with a little bit of prestige.
But the performances were exemplary all around.
Its possible thatThe New Lookcould continue with the same cast and characters, but its unlikely.
Good-bye, for now, andsincerethanks to everyone who has tolerated my Claes Bang thirst for nine whole weeks!
