new look
Americannoun
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a new or changed appearance, approach, etc., especially one characterized by marked departure from the previous or traditional one.
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(usually initial capital letters) a style of women's clothing introduced by the designer Christian Dior in 1947, characterized by a silhouette with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a long, full skirt, and often emphasized hips.
noun
Other Word Forms
- new-look adjective
Example Sentences
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With key personnel injured and players lacking form, Farrell's team has a new look this championship.
From BBC
Interpath, the restructuring advisor managing the chain's administration, said that Quiz concession stands, which operate in New Look and Matalan stores in the UK, are not part of the administration processes.
From BBC
I grinned, not sorry to be the instigator of our new look.
From Literature
That desire for a new look is also being felt in the beauty and fitness sector.
From BBC
In the 1940s, the influence of Christian Dior's New Look cinched waists were apparent, then in the 1950s, references to Spanish fashion house Balenciaga's more voluminous style emerged in the Queen's clothes, says de Guitaut.
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