Maisie Williams on Catherine Dior in 'The New Look': 'I just wanted to do her story justice'
In "The New Look," a period drama from Apple TV+, Maisie Williams stars as Catherine Dior, a woman who has received less attention than her older brother, legendary fashion designer Christian Dior, but is every bit as fascinating.
A member of the French Resistance who was arrested and tortured by the Gestapo, Catherine Dior survived imprisonment at the Ravensbrück concentration camp. As depicted in "The New Look," she returned to Paris in such a depleted physical condition that her beloved brother (played by Ben Mendelsohn) hardly recognized her.
Created by Todd Kessler, the series explores the powerful bond between Christian and Catherine — the alleged namesake for Miss Dior perfume — and the surprising way the trauma and deprivations of World War II inspired a new era of luxury fashion. New episodes stream on Wednesdays, and the finale is slated for April 3.
Williams, who was cast as Arya Stark in "" when she was just 12, knew little about Catherine
