new look
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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.
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Anything left over goes to local charities, making the Comedy Swap a chance to get good laughs on the inside and a new look on the outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
The first trailer drew massive viewership online, though some fans expressed puzzlement at the show’s new look and feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
He could be the progenitor of a new look, a Christian Dior for the modern woman.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
The company is trying to get a new look from consumers with more creative marketing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 25, 2025
He was so amused by my new look that it was almost impossible not to find the humor in the situation.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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In February 1947 the couturier Christian Dior harked back to the rosy autochrome with his first collection, “Corolle,” named for the petaled cup of a flower and later christened the New Look.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Following a boom in returns since Covid lockdowns, some retailers introduced charges to return items by post or collection, including Next, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo and New Look, though they still offer free returns in store.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025
The Chanel part of the story came into focus more gradually, as Kessler attempted to understand the historical context of Dior’s New Look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
In 1957, however, at the height of Dior’s New Look renown, this was not a straightforward proposition.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
Also the tunics with a whiff of the New Look and elbow-length sleeves dangling jet bead fringe and long, lean high-neck dresses with four tiers of fringe at the skirt.
From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
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