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Fired While Expecting - Full Movie
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00:00:00No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:00:14The system crashed mid-upload.
00:00:16Half the collection is the wrong season.
00:00:18We're on everything.
00:00:20No.
00:00:22We've come on runways in 48 hours.
00:00:26If production starts with these botched designs, we're all dead.
00:00:30Not just fire, we're dead.
00:00:32Company collapses, our careers are over.
00:00:35Come out here and talk to us.
00:00:37We have 8 million tied up in this collection.
00:00:40I have a basket.
00:00:41You're over.
00:00:42Right now.
00:00:43One word for me, you're into poison.
00:00:56Enough.
00:00:57Mick!
00:00:58Mia, Japanese Indigo.
00:00:59Miranda, call production, emergency protocol 7.
00:01:00Pauline, handle those ultras.
00:01:03Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
00:01:0528 minutes?
00:01:06The whole system takes 15 to reach out.
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00:01:24The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
00:01:2727 now.
00:01:28Tick tock.
00:01:49And done.
00:01:51Crisis averted.
00:01:52I swear to god, you're not human.
00:01:5427 minutes.
00:01:56Holy shit.
00:01:57Pre-orders are flooding in.
00:01:59This will shatter every record.
00:02:07Vet, are you okay?
00:02:11Just fracks and picks, nothing to...
00:02:14Oh my god, your water broke.
00:02:22Mom, we're seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
00:02:31Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
00:02:35Dad called.
00:02:37He wanted to know if he should come, but...
00:02:40I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistants said
00:02:45it was more comfortable than ours.
00:02:48That's my girl.
00:02:52Well, the company's yours now, Holly.
00:03:01But there's a condition.
00:03:05We need to slash costs.
00:03:07Immediately.
00:03:09Layoffs.
00:03:13That's it without leave.
00:03:14Oh, dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
00:03:19Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster,
00:03:24they get immunity.
00:03:25In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
00:03:32No way, Miss Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
00:03:41Boss, the Milan collection crisis, a burden.
00:03:44Pre-orders are pouring in.
00:03:46You, you saved the entire collection?
00:03:48Impressive.
00:03:49Oh, actually, how about I make you the new creative director, starting today?
00:03:57Oh my god, is this really happening?
00:04:00She's offering me Victoria's job?
00:04:03I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
00:04:10But, Victoria...
00:04:12Don't worry about her, I'm that useless thing.
00:04:14I'm gonna just want to buy her.
00:04:21You know that collection I just rescued, Ab?
00:04:24I hid something in the design.
00:04:27Your initials and now little graces.
00:04:31Hold them right into the fabric.
00:04:32And that could be a Milan runway?
00:04:40Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
00:04:43Enough for your full tuition of private school.
00:04:46Mom, you ain't have to.
00:04:48We're going to that private school.
00:04:50No discussion.
00:04:52Your sister and I will manage just fine.
00:04:55This job will keep us afloat.
00:04:58I love you, Mom.
00:05:02Holy shit, Holly Ashley thought I was the one who saved the company.
00:05:14After all these years in your shadow, Victoria,
00:05:17I'm finally taking what I deserve.
00:05:19Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
00:05:45What the hell?
00:05:47Listen up, everyone.
00:05:48Victoria Wintour is terminated.
00:05:51Affected immediately.
00:05:53You can't just do that.
00:05:55She's in the hospital having her baby.
00:05:58There are laws against this.
00:06:00Vic worked while in labor.
00:06:02She's the creative backbone of Ms. Olnago.
00:06:05Maternity leave, medical insurance.
00:06:08These preggles are bleeding us dry.
00:06:11Everything okay here?
00:06:12Great timing.
00:06:18Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
00:06:21Clear out your desk now.
00:06:23You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
00:06:34I saved this company three times when your father could have been here.
00:06:38Three times.
00:06:41Well, that's ancient history.
00:06:45The board wants fresh blood.
00:06:47And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
00:06:56I'm the one who...
00:06:59Mia, you...
00:07:02Feel that curve.
00:07:04That's some signature.
00:07:05That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
00:07:12How could you?
00:07:14I taught you everything you know.
00:07:23I wish things were different, Vic.
00:07:24I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
00:07:36What happens to my team?
00:07:38Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
00:07:44Things got so bad she had to get hair.
00:07:47Implants.
00:07:49Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
00:07:53These jobs are their lifelines.
00:07:55Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
00:07:58You can't just throw them away.
00:08:01Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
00:08:04No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection.
00:08:07But hey, that's corporate America for you.
00:08:11Or we can shift the math.
00:08:14You sign.
00:08:16They stay.
00:08:17The budget works out.
00:08:18Well, think of it as taking one for the team.
00:08:24Miranda's still drowning in her husband's deaths.
00:08:28And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
00:08:31They can't lose their jobs.
00:08:37Come on, babe.
00:08:38Because they don't care about them.
00:08:40Prove it.
00:08:40They don't care about them.
00:09:10That was my seventh package after 15 years.
00:09:20That's what I'm worth to them.
00:09:36Careful.
00:09:36I got you.
00:09:45Vincent?
00:09:46Vincent Chevalier.
00:09:48Hi.
00:09:52High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
00:09:55Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Rizan Laveau's Milan collection.
00:10:13How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
00:10:24Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
00:10:29What are you getting at exactly?
00:10:31I'm talking about you and me.
00:10:37Harms.
00:10:38You're genius.
00:10:40My money.
00:10:42No corporate BS.
00:10:44No one holding me back.
00:10:45I've got a baby to think about now.
00:10:53And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
00:10:59Just saying.
00:11:04Vincent Chevalier.
00:11:05Hey, wow.
00:11:06You didn't expect to see the head of Joven, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
00:11:12That your spy here?
00:11:16Don't mind me.
00:11:17I'm just giving Victoria here.
00:11:19Soft landing.
00:11:21Triple her salary.
00:11:23Corner office.
00:11:23Before the vultures at L.B. or Chanel swoop in.
00:11:29Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
00:11:31Rescuing the washed-up single mom with outdated ideas.
00:11:36It's an interesting take to have, considering you're wearing Victoria's designs head-to-toe.
00:11:42I mean, the jacket.
00:11:43It's Victoria's spring collection, right?
00:11:47The earrings.
00:11:47It's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
00:11:49Hey, if her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
00:11:57Shit, shit, shit.
00:11:58What are you talking about?
00:12:00Victoria designed all of this.
00:12:08Actually, those were my designs.
00:12:13What did you just say?
00:12:15The spring collection.
00:12:17The Cartier pieces.
00:12:18I designed them.
00:12:21Under your supervision, of course.
00:12:23But they came from me.
00:12:24Oops.
00:12:25Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
00:12:28I thought you were better than this, ma'am.
00:12:33Don't explain my signature.
00:12:35On the original sketch dated six months ago.
00:12:43So what?
00:12:44Sketches get past her and all the time.
00:12:45It doesn't prove squat.
00:12:46Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
00:12:50Best designer?
00:12:52On the logo?
00:12:56The EW, woven in Victoria's signature mark.
00:13:00It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
00:13:04Tell me, explain it.
00:13:05Make me shut up.
00:13:06It's funny.
00:13:07It's funny.
00:13:08All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's doing is going to have.
00:13:11They all have EW and GW so good, too.
00:13:14Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
00:13:22Her newborn is Grace Winter.
00:13:25It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
00:13:31Is there a special EW and GW in your life, too?
00:13:36Well, Mia, tell them.
00:13:37Tell them you designed this.
00:13:39Tell them you saved Moran.
00:13:42The logo, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
00:13:49Look at the logo again.
00:14:00It's not EW or GW.
00:14:04It's actually two M's, M-M, for McMichael, my last name.
00:14:13See?
00:14:15One M flipped, one upright.
00:14:18It's not for Grace or Emily.
00:14:21It's mine.
00:14:23That is absolutely ridiculous.
00:14:26Oh my God, she's right.
00:14:28It does look more like two M's.
00:14:30You let me feel a little pinch.
00:14:33You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
00:14:38You learned well, Mia.
00:14:41Maybe too well.
00:14:43You'll regret this.
00:14:46Not that's it.
00:14:48You don't have to sink to their level.
00:14:50Okay.
00:14:52I'm not be driving home, okay?
00:14:53My Ferrari's outside.
00:14:55When I got this, you shouldn't be carrying it.
00:15:00Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
00:15:07Just take care of your matter of Paulie, will you?
00:15:13That's right.
00:15:13Get the hell out of my company.
00:15:15Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
00:15:24Paul and Victoria.
00:15:25A VIP invitation, perhaps fashion room.
00:15:31From room.
00:15:32I think you'll find it.
00:15:34Why me?
00:15:43Every pregnant woman fired.
00:15:46All of us.
00:15:47Just like that.
00:15:49No severance, no severance, no warning, nothing.
00:15:52But a box and a security escort.
00:16:00Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
00:16:04For termination, people would practically pay for your sign and bonus made right in star.
00:16:09Well, now, about Paris fashion room.
00:16:12Your designs are eagerly awaited.
00:16:17You should have kept your legs closed.
00:16:19Oh my god, mom.
00:16:30This is insane.
00:16:31I can't believe we're actually here.
00:16:33Victoria Wintour.
00:16:35The nuclear dick.
00:16:37Your mom's basically a legend.
00:16:38You know that, right?
00:16:41We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Levo.
00:16:44Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
00:16:47Wait.
00:16:50Maison Levo?
00:16:53Well, well.
00:16:54The queen without her crown graces us for her presence.
00:16:57Brave of you to show up here.
00:16:59What's next?
00:17:00Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
00:17:04Leaving so soon.
00:17:06You haven't introduced me to your princess.
00:17:09Has mommy dearest filled you in on her little career update?
00:17:12About getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
00:17:15Yeah.
00:17:15Mom, is that true?
00:17:22Don't worry.
00:17:23She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
00:17:27Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Wintour.
00:17:30Still pretending she matters.
00:17:32My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
00:17:40If Maison Levo was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe it deserves
00:17:45to crash and burn.
00:17:47Well, look at that.
00:17:48It seems entitlement runs in the family.
00:17:50Say whatever you want about me.
00:17:52I'll leave my daughter out of it.
00:17:54That's got a sting, huh?
00:17:56Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
00:18:00But hey, good news.
00:18:03There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
00:18:07If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
00:18:10That's enough.
00:18:16That's enough.
00:18:16You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
00:18:21You never belonged in this world.
00:18:23Look at her.
00:18:24A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
00:18:28That dress.
00:18:30It's a cheap knockoff.
00:18:34Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
00:18:38It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
00:18:41What the hell do you think you're doing?
00:18:47Remove that dress.
00:18:50We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
00:18:54Hey, stop it.
00:18:55Let go of my mom.
00:18:57And let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
00:19:01Take your hands off her now.
00:19:06Instant.
00:19:11You're dismissed.
00:19:21You all right?
00:19:25You all right?
00:19:27I'm full.
00:19:28Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
00:19:31The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
00:19:34What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
00:19:38That knockoff?
00:19:39That you're so eager to trash her for?
00:19:43It's Cheven.
00:19:46But couture.
00:19:47Winter collection.
00:19:48Not even released yet.
00:19:51Price tag?
00:19:53$300,000.
00:19:54Wow!
00:19:56You gave her that.
00:19:57That's right.
00:19:59You did.
00:20:01I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted.
00:20:05Oh my god, everyone.
00:20:06Mystery solved.
00:20:07Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
00:20:12Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight.
00:20:14He's her walking trust fund.
00:20:18Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
00:20:20It's just so predictably desperate.
00:20:23You really don't understand real talent, do you?
00:20:32For those of you who don't know me,
00:20:34I'm Vincent Chevalier.
00:20:37CEO of Jeven.
00:20:38And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
00:20:46I have followed your career from a distance for years.
00:20:50Your brilliance.
00:20:52Your principles.
00:20:53Your passion.
00:20:56Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
00:20:59Mom, did you know about this?
00:21:01Now, I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
00:21:06But in the meantime, what I will do
00:21:08is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
00:21:13She won't let you down, boss.
00:21:18You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
00:21:21She's nothing but a has-been.
00:21:23The show is about to start.
00:21:27Your seats are waiting.
00:21:33Holy shit.
00:21:35The industry Boldenboy and the creative powerhouse together?
00:21:38Talk about a power couple.
00:21:40They can run the entire industry.
00:21:43This isn't over, bitch.
00:21:45Wait till we see what I've prepared for you.
00:21:47Do you seriously get in love with my mom since high school?
00:22:04Some talents you recognize immediately.
00:22:09Some people do.
00:22:10Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show,
00:22:18I have an important announcement.
00:22:20This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
00:22:23She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
00:22:29It's true.
00:22:30She took my work and passed it off as her own.
00:22:33I slaved away on those designs.
00:22:36Day and night.
00:22:37And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
00:22:46That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
00:22:50Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
00:22:54That's enough, Holly.
00:22:57Everyone thinks you're this creative genius,
00:22:59but I know what you really are.
00:23:01Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
00:23:04Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
00:23:10That's her real design strategy.
00:23:12Stop it, Holly.
00:23:13You're embarrassing yourself.
00:23:15And those kids she's so proud of,
00:23:17who knows who their real fathers are?
00:23:20How dare you!
00:23:26It's a disaster in there.
00:23:29There's something wrong with the collection.
00:23:30It's the fabric.
00:23:32Not now.
00:23:38The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
00:23:42The dresses are literally falling apart.
00:23:45We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
00:23:48Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Moval?
00:23:50Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
00:23:52This is completely unprofessional.
00:23:56I have 10 million invested in this collection.
00:23:59This is breach of contract.
00:24:03It's actually fixable.
00:24:06Oh, you can't seriously be thinking about helping with backstabbing vultures.
00:24:11Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
00:24:16Maison Moval appears to be inputting underneath new leadership.
00:24:19Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
00:24:23The question on everyone's mind,
00:24:25is this the end for one's prestigious fashion books?
00:24:28This show doesn't happen.
00:24:34You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
00:24:37We're talking buildings all.
00:24:39Buildings.
00:24:40What is this?
00:25:06Now.
00:25:08How?
00:25:08No, the fabric supplier must have sent us effective materials.
00:25:12I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
00:25:15You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
00:25:19If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
00:25:23That's billions of dollars.
00:25:26Then you better figure something out.
00:25:28Because if you don't, I'm going forward.
00:25:31I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
00:25:34Miss Winter, how do you respond to the accusations over design theft?
00:25:49Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
00:25:53Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
00:25:56And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
00:26:00We're gathering evidence as we speak.
00:26:15Excuse me.
00:26:17Excuse me.
00:26:19It's not capable.
00:26:20Put me right back.
00:26:27What do you want, Mia?
00:26:28Nick, I really need your help.
00:26:35Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
00:26:39Look, I know you're furious.
00:26:42I would be too.
00:26:44But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
00:26:47What about them?
00:26:48Their jobs are on the line with the show.
00:26:51If we tank, they're done.
00:26:53Holly will fire them without a second thought.
00:26:56Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just come put this out with you.
00:27:02Miranda and Pauline are responsible for the show.
00:27:05Yes, absolutely.
00:27:06And they're counting on this being a hit.
00:27:09Please, Nick, not for me.
00:27:12For them.
00:27:13For school.
00:27:14I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
00:27:19What exactly happened to them, Mia?
00:27:24They... they couldn't make it.
00:27:26Holly cut the travel budget.
00:27:30Is that right?
00:27:31Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
00:27:37They do.
00:27:39Fine.
00:27:42I'll help you.
00:27:43But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline.
00:27:45Not for you.
00:27:46Not for you.
00:27:58Oh my god.
00:27:59It's Victoria Winter.
00:28:00A nuclear beck.
00:28:01I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric.
00:28:04Now.
00:28:05I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
00:28:14Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
00:28:17Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
00:28:23Would this work?
00:28:24I need royal fuchsia thread.
00:28:25How did you...
00:28:30Vincent.
00:28:31How did you...
00:28:33I figured you might need some supplies.
00:28:35So...
00:28:37I had my assistant bring over Joven as an emergency kit.
00:28:42This is perfect, but...
00:28:43Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors.
00:28:46competitors why would you help them I'm not helping them I'm helping you I can't
00:28:56ask you to do this without giving me something in return I have a design I've
00:29:00been saving something special I've never shown anyone it's yours now I don't want
00:29:07your design Victoria then what do you want you what your talent your vision come and
00:29:24work as your vet I'm in I'll work for you just like that just like that now let me
00:29:34finish my final job for me is on the bell
00:30:04she's doing in minutes what would have taken us hours whoa no wonder they call
00:30:11it the nuclear pack it's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's
00:30:15nothing the woman I replace making you look like an amateur
00:30:20five minutes till showtime you made it
00:30:27well do we pull the plug or not we're good everything's back on track see I knew firing
00:30:48Victoria was the right call you've got twice your talent yeah right this is
00:30:55exactly why I promoted you
00:30:57your fix this is not Nathan
00:30:59to Victoria the real hero of the night
00:31:10I can't believe you actually fix that disaster in under an hour couldn't have done it without you you know if you start dating before you work together it doesn't count as an office romance
00:31:35well well still hanging around I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the
00:31:46after party fraud
00:31:47Pauline why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight
00:31:52what are you talking about just ask the models any of them
00:31:58oh and Mia don't forget about our agreement about Miranda and Pauline
00:32:05I think I will
00:32:06two new beginnings such of that
00:32:13speaking of new beginnings
00:32:21Emily's private school applications to do next month right I want to help with
00:32:29their education
00:32:30what Vincent that that's too much we barely know each other
00:32:35Victoria I've known you since we were 17
00:32:40I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress the one you made from scratch
00:32:50I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world
00:32:57you remember that
00:32:59I remember everything
00:33:01I have followed your career all these years just hoping that our paths would cross again
00:33:10why didn't you ever reach out
00:33:12we were married
00:33:14and then you were building your career
00:33:17and then you were building your career
00:33:19and the timing was
00:33:21the timing was
00:33:23the timing was never right
00:33:25until now
00:33:27every year
00:33:35I have followed you
00:33:38twenty years to the best
00:33:40I... I should probably get this
00:33:54Let me get this.
00:34:04Mia?
00:34:08God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
00:34:11That Milan disaster you turned around? Absolute magic.
00:34:15And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
00:34:19Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
00:34:25Sean Gosling? The Sean Gosling?
00:34:28The very one, three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive,
00:34:33and if we play our cards right, the next face remains on the both ends where.
00:34:38They're taking pitches now.
00:34:40If he picks yours, this changes everything.
00:34:43For you, for the brand.
00:34:45Where it is, Joe Ben's in the running too.
00:34:48Lanthus, Vincent, and poor Victoria are done.
00:34:55Seal the deal? I'll bump your pay by 20%.
00:35:00I've got this, Holly. You won't regret it.
00:35:03God, what am I gonna do? I can't design menswear.
00:35:13I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
00:35:16Miranda and Felina are gone too. I'm completely on my own.
00:35:21If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
00:35:29maybe I can squeeze one more vehicle over it.
00:35:34I'm gonna leave you alone, PATI.
00:35:44Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
00:35:46You mention Miranda and Pauline? Cut to the chase.
00:35:53Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
00:35:59You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
00:36:05We're pitching for Sean's Oscar text. Miranda and Pauline are also in the...
00:36:09Miranda's excellent at men's rights. She can handle this without me.
00:36:12Please, wait. There's more to it.
00:36:14After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
00:36:18Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
00:36:22I've been fighting for them.
00:36:23Are you serious?
00:36:25Pauline's due any day now.
00:36:27Trust me, I know. This project is our only shot.
00:36:30If we land it, I can finance Holly to keep them both.
00:36:33Have you worked with Sean before?
00:36:35No, but I've heard you have.
00:36:38Ages ago, I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
00:36:43Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left Maison.
00:36:47Really? What concept?
00:36:53Well...
00:36:54Perfect. He's handing everything over without even realizing.
00:37:12I'll use our design to save my ass and land this project.
00:37:16Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
00:37:18I do. Actually, I... I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
00:37:26Wait.
00:37:28Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
00:37:30How exactly is she part of this project?
00:37:33Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have,
00:37:37Holly's letting her work from home.
00:37:39Is the company covering her health insurance?
00:37:41Of course, Vic.
00:37:45Colleen and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
00:37:50You need to know God.
00:37:52Take all the time you need.
00:37:55Mia.
00:37:56Don't make me regret trusting me.
00:37:59Again.
00:37:59Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
00:38:20Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
00:38:24The Sean Gosselin one with the black sacks and lapels?
00:38:27Yes. That's the one.
00:38:29Can you check my home office?
00:38:30It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
00:38:35Got it.
00:38:36Grace is napping.
00:38:37The perfect timing.
00:38:38Thanks, sweetie.
00:38:39I just need to double check something about that.
00:38:45Shoulder.
00:38:46Instruction.
00:38:48Mom, are you okay?
00:38:54Miranda?
00:38:56Vic?
00:38:57Mom, Mom, what's going on?
00:39:05Emily, I'll call you right back.
00:39:08Brenda, what happened?
00:39:10Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
00:39:12Girls don't pay themselves.
00:39:15You met my husband.
00:39:16Old child, no paycheck.
00:39:18And now there's a newborn at home.
00:39:20Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the Gosselin project.
00:39:25What?
00:39:26But isn't that a story she's spinning now?
00:39:31After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
00:39:35No severance, no copper, and nothing.
00:39:38Just done.
00:39:40That's completely illegal.
00:39:41The company lawyer said that we all suddenly violated some very performance clause.
00:39:48All at once.
00:39:49What are the odds, right?
00:39:51And Polly, working night shifts at 24 hours down here.
00:39:56Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
00:39:59And Mia knew about all this.
00:40:06Mia, front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
00:40:12Didn't even blink.
00:40:14Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title.
00:40:18She's been using you and Polly to manipulate me.
00:40:22Telling me her draw depended on me helping her.
00:40:25What?
00:40:27That bitch.
00:40:28This ends now.
00:40:38Damn it.
00:40:43My name is Michael.
00:40:45He was just arrived from Milan.
00:40:47We get approval by name.
00:40:49Can you see I'm working on something important?
00:40:51What are you all looking at?
00:41:02Get back to work.
00:41:04Victoria would never turn this off.
00:41:08I heard that.
00:41:09You think Victoria is so perfect?
00:41:12Then where is she now?
00:41:14Gone.
00:41:15Now I'm in charge.
00:41:16And if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
00:41:20Well, at least you got it.
00:41:21What the hell is going on here?
00:41:29Just a creative disagreement.
00:41:32Everything's under control.
00:41:33The gossip bitch.
00:41:34Tell me you have something presentable.
00:41:40Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
00:41:42Show me.
00:41:44It's all quite ready.
00:41:45Now.
00:41:51This is garbage.
00:41:54Absolute garbage.
00:41:56I just need a little more time.
00:41:58We don't have more time.
00:41:59This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
00:42:01If she then gets this deal instead of us.
00:42:04What's that?
00:42:13It's just some inspiration.
00:42:15I recorded for the design.
00:42:17I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
00:42:22Get me when I'm disliked by tomorrow morning.
00:42:24Or pack up your desk by lunch.
00:42:26I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
00:42:53Right on cue.
00:43:03Meet that sketch ASAP.
00:43:06Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
00:43:09The absolute nerve of this woman.
00:43:11She'll get her sketch.
00:43:16And that's when we spring the trap.
00:43:30You're early.
00:43:32Bec.
00:43:33I really need that sketch.
00:43:34I said I'd help.
00:43:44Not hand over my design.
00:43:46Holly's all over me about this.
00:43:49If I don't have something tonight.
00:43:51Miranda and Pauline are toast.
00:43:54Still lying Mia.
00:43:56You never learn.
00:43:57Guess it's payback time.
00:44:00So.
00:44:00Do you want my help or not?
00:44:02I can walk you through it.
00:44:04Your design could be just as good.
00:44:06She's such a snake.
00:44:09Vic, my stomach is killing me.
00:44:12Can you run to the funnel and see and get something please?
00:44:15Fine.
00:44:16Don't touch anything.
00:44:18Sorry then.
00:44:46Survival of the fittest.
00:44:47You just let her take your work?
00:45:02She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
00:45:07You know boss.
00:45:09We could pitch ourselves.
00:45:11Go after the same clients.
00:45:13Show them what real design looks like.
00:45:15We're not out yet.
00:45:30I heard there's a revolution room.
00:45:37Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
00:45:39You're welcome mom.
00:45:47I want you and your team as your van.
00:45:52Full creative control.
00:45:55Oh Miranda, your husband's dead, handled.
00:46:00And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
00:46:02Mr. Chevalier, I'm Pauline.
00:46:07Your sister is in good hands.
00:46:10The best heart surgeon in the country.
00:46:13She's already prepping for her neck surgery.
00:46:16Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
00:46:18Mr. Chevalier, I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
00:46:26Vince and I, I don't even know what to say.
00:46:31It's about time you all get what you deserve.
00:46:34He's already prepping for her.
00:47:29We're here.
00:47:42And you're still here.
00:47:44Final tweaks.
00:47:45The pitch goes out tomorrow.
00:47:51You've got Grace to sleep.
00:47:55Yeah.
00:47:56Yeah.
00:47:56And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
00:48:03Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
00:48:11Remember, smile.
00:48:13We're about to make history.
00:48:17Maison Laveau sets the bar.
00:48:20We don't follow friends.
00:48:22We create them.
00:48:23Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment, a blend of tradition and boldness.
00:48:37I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
00:48:41What is that bitch doing here?
00:48:53Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
00:48:58My company is thriving because of your generosity.
00:49:03I didn't expect to see you here.
00:49:05I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
00:49:12I multitask.
00:49:13Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
00:49:17You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in waters.
00:49:23The office is so empty, it echoes.
00:49:26And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
00:49:31Pregnant women talk, you know.
00:49:33Three excellent employees and a viable CEO.
00:49:36What's next?
00:49:36The sale?
00:49:37Laugh all you want, Holly.
00:49:41We're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
00:49:44And what real loyalty looks like.
00:49:59Sean, glad you could make it.
00:50:01We have something very special to show you.
00:50:04Vic.
00:50:11I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
00:50:14Congratulations.
00:50:16Thank you, Sean.
00:50:17It's good to see you.
00:50:19Let's begin the pitches.
00:50:22You ready to lose?
00:50:24You're out of your league.
00:50:26You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
00:50:34First up, me and McMichael.
00:50:37Maison Laveau.
00:50:56Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
00:51:09Beautiful work.
00:51:11Both themes.
00:51:16We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
00:51:18After careful consideration, we're awarding the project to...
00:51:30Maison Laveau.
00:51:32Oh my god.
00:51:34Of course.
00:51:36This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
00:51:39What the hell did you people put me in?
00:51:51Are you trying to kill me?
00:51:53Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
00:51:56Who designed this tuxedo?
00:51:58Did you even read the brief?
00:51:59I mean, you must have read the brief.
00:52:05It's not complicated.
00:52:06It says no synthetic blend.
00:52:09I mean, it must be some kind of mistake.
00:52:12Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
00:52:15A mistake?
00:52:16I could have ended up in the emergency room.
00:52:19Victoria, please, tell these amateurs
00:52:23why you pulled your glasses off.
00:52:29I pulled my design
00:52:33because the only fabric left was synthetic.
00:52:36I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
00:52:39And that's why Victoria's the best.
00:52:41She actually pays attention.
00:52:43After reviewing all of the entries,
00:52:45the committee has reached a decision.
00:52:48The commission goes to
00:52:49Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
00:52:54Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
00:52:57Mia's design was the front runner all along.
00:52:59Well, that's why they picked her first.
00:53:05Maybe everyone should see this.
00:53:12Wait, Mia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
00:53:20Not so near low.
00:53:22Even for you.
00:53:27Maison L'Vol.
00:53:28We'll be hearing from my liars.
00:53:31So you know.
00:53:33I will be supporting Victoria's case
00:53:35for design that.
00:53:38Maison L'Vol's reputation is toast.
00:53:41We're suspending all collaborations.
00:53:43Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
00:53:57You're blacklisted.
00:54:03Victoria, please.
00:54:04Victoria, please.
00:54:16I'll do anything.
00:54:17Please just help me save the company,
00:54:19the brand you built for 15 years.
00:54:22You made your choices, Holly.
00:54:24Now you live with that.
00:54:27Yeah.
00:54:28Wow, you went too far.
00:54:29Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joben.
00:54:41Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
00:54:44To the best comeback in fashion history and to the women who made it happen.
00:54:58And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
00:55:01Mom, you might want to see this.
00:55:17Happy birthday, Victoria.
00:55:22Happy birthday to you!
00:55:24Guys, look.
00:55:32Maison L'Vol on the brink.
00:55:35Scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
00:55:38Ouch.
00:55:39I guess karma has a sense of humor.
00:55:42It's strange, isn't it?
00:55:48I gave them everything.
00:55:50Late nights, weekends,
00:55:52all the best years
00:55:54and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
00:55:57Now it's all crashing down.
00:55:59I thought I feel vindicated.
00:56:02Honestly, it's a weird mix.
00:56:05Relief, sure,
00:56:06but also a little bit of grief.
00:56:09Look,
00:56:10who said that our best years are behind us?
00:56:12Look at this!
00:56:15Joven pushes for pay, leave,
00:56:18and parental support across all industries.
00:56:20Victoria, this is you.
00:56:23You did this.
00:56:26Here's to a future
00:56:27where women don't have to choose
00:56:29between their families and their careers.
00:56:31Not just for us,
00:56:33but for every woman who comes after.
00:56:36Careful, Vincent.
00:56:38You must forgot the best part.
00:56:46Bye.
00:56:46Victoria Winter.
00:56:56Will you marry me?
00:57:01Yes!
00:57:03A thousand times yes!
00:57:05Woo!
00:57:05Yeah!
00:57:05Woo!
00:57:17Woo!
00:57:25Best ever!
00:57:35You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
00:57:47I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
00:57:51When word got out, you left. Clients failed.
00:57:55The board freaked. Members named. I couldn't stop it.
00:58:01You stood me as on the bow into this storm, Holly.
00:58:05I know. I know.
00:58:12My father, the stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
00:58:19I destroyed everything.
00:58:22My thoughts, slashing costs, would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
00:58:29I didn't mean to pretend like this.
00:58:32Maison Lavao isn't dead. I bought it.
00:58:35Last week. The brand, the archives, even the debt. It's part of Geven now.
00:58:44But why? Why would you do that?
00:58:47To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
00:58:52You win, Victoria.
00:58:57I hope you do better than I did.
00:59:00I'll do it differently.
00:59:04Goodbye, Holly.
00:59:05Miss Wintour, I just, I want to thank you.
00:59:26Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
00:59:32I can't keep working and have my baby.
00:59:37You changed everything.
00:59:40Congratulations.
00:59:42Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
00:59:44Ready?
00:59:55Ready?
00:59:58Always.
00:59:59And now, Jovan's new collection
01:00:13Designed by Victoria Wintour and Ruthie
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