A new television drama series explores dark origins of French fashion

Apple TV 's 'The New Look' traces the origins of Dior and Chanel. Photo: AFP

Fashion-based dramas are a hot trend right now.

Disney Plus is already showing Balenciaga, and will soon release Kaiser Karl, a lavish series about Karl Lagerfeld, adding to a glut of films such as House Of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Phantom Thread and Mrs Harris Goes To Paris.