New Look

See also: new-look

English

Proper noun

the New Look

  1. (US, historical) The new national security policy of the United States during the administration of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which aimed to balance Cold War military commitments with the nation's financial resources.
  2. (fashion) An influential fashion collection launched by designer Christian Dior in 1947.
    • 2005 May 17, Suzy Menkes, “A time to explore the roots of Dior”, in The New York Times‎, →ISSN:
      Dufresne has also included sketches that changed the history of fashion, such as the fitted, hip-padded "Bar" jacket and full skirt from the famous 1947 "New Look."

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