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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, the system crashed mid-upload, not the collection
00:16is the wrong season, wrong everything, no.
00:22The long runway is in 48 hours.
00:25If productions start with these batch designs, we're all dead.
00:29Not just fire, we're dead.
00:31Company collapses, our careers are over.
00:34Come out here and talk to us.
00:36We have 8 million tied up in this collection.
00:39I have a fashion that you're low, right now.
00:42One word for me, you're in some poison.
00:44You're in some poison.
00:45You're in some poison.
00:46You're in some poison.
00:47Enough.
00:48Vic!
00:49Vic!
00:50Mia, Japanese Indigo.
00:51Miranda, call production, emergency protocol 7.
00:55Pauline, handle those vultures.
00:58Tell the boss to hold all calls.
00:59I need 28 minutes.
01:00It's 28 minutes.
01:01The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:02Twenty-seven now.
01:03Tick-tock.
01:04Tick-tock.
01:05Tick-tock.
01:06Tick-tock.
01:07Tick-tock.
01:08Tick-tock.
01:09Tick-tock.
01:10Tick-tock.
01:11And that, why you allowed me to do something that I wanted to do?
01:12Back in myuri « Pocket test».
01:13I'm doing that.
01:14I'm doing the suspectning.
01:15But no, it wasn't me…
01:16I can't.
01:30It was something that you didn't do.
01:32So, I'm doing completelyoute.
01:34Pull the up with your head, got to talk.
01:35Okay.
01:36I'm Miriam's- I'm harassing you,
01:37I'm not Mohammed.
01:38Where youığın is Ahem's-
01:39I guess.
01:39You're right at it.
01:40Okay.
01:41I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:50I swear to God, you're not human.
01:5227 minutes.
01:54Holy shit. Pre-orders are flooding in.
01:57This will shatter every record.
02:05Vic, are you okay?
02:07Just Brax and Hicks, nothing to...
02:13Oh my God, your water broke.
02:23Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:29Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:33Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but...
02:37I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistants that
02:43was more comfortable than ours.
02:46That's my girl.
02:56Well, the company's yours now, Holly.
02:58But there's a condition.
03:02We need to slash costs.
03:04Immediately.
03:06Layoffs.
03:10Absent without leave.
03:12Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:15Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster...
03:21...they get immunity.
03:23In fact, um...
03:25...they deserve a promotion.
03:29No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Milan collection crisis...
03:39...averted.
03:41Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:43Ew, you saved the entire collection?
03:45Impressive.
03:47Oh, actually...
03:49How about I make you the new creative director?
03:51Starting today.
03:54Oh my God, is this really happening?
03:56She's offering me Victoria's job?
03:59I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:07But Victoria...
04:09Don't worry about her.
04:10I'm not useless.
04:11I'm gonna just go buy her.
04:17You know that collection I just rescued, Ab?
04:20I hid something in the design.
04:22Your initials and now little graces.
04:27Hold them right into the fabric.
04:33And that's gonna give him a long runway?
04:36Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:39Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:42Mom, you ain't have to.
04:44You're going to that private school.
04:46No discussion.
04:48Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:50This job will keep us afloat.
04:53I love you, Mom.
05:05Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:10After all these years in your shadow, Victoria,
05:12I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:20Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:40What the hell?
05:41Listen up, everyone.
05:43Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:46Effective immediately.
05:47You can't just do that.
05:50She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:52They're a loss against this.
05:54Vic worked while in labor.
05:57She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
06:00Maternity leave, medical insurance.
06:02These preggles are bleeding us dry.
06:05Everything okay here?
06:06Great timing.
06:12Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:15Clear out your desk now.
06:25You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:28I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll.
06:32Too many times.
06:33Well, that's ancient history.
06:39The board wants fresh blood.
06:41And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:48What?
06:49I'm the one who...
06:52Mia, you...
06:56Feel that curve?
06:57That's her signature.
06:59That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
07:01How could you?
07:07I taught you everything you know.
07:15I wish things were different, Vic.
07:20I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:23What happens to my team?
07:31Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight, working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:37Things got so bad, she had to get hair implants.
07:41Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:45These jobs are their lifelines, health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:50You can't just throw them away.
07:53Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:56No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection.
07:59But hey, that's corporate America for you.
08:02Or, we can shift the math.
08:06You sign.
08:07They stay.
08:09The budget works out.
08:11Think of it as...
08:13Taking one for the team.
08:16Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:19And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:22They can't lose their jobs.
08:24Come on, Vic.
08:29You say you care about them.
08:31Prove it.
08:32You say you care about them.
09:02Five grand?
09:08That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:11That's what I'm worth to them.
09:26Careful.
09:27I got you.
09:32Vincent?
09:35Vincent Chevalier?
09:38Hi.
09:41High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:53So, it's true.
09:55Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Mison Laveau's
10:02Milan collection.
10:06How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:13Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:16What are you getting at, exactly?
10:21I'm talking about you and me.
10:25Partners.
10:27You're genius.
10:29My money.
10:30No corporate BS.
10:33No one holding you back.
10:34I've got a baby to think about now.
10:41And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:47Just saying.
10:52Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:54You didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
11:00Got your spy here?
11:01Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:09Triple her salary, corner office.
11:12You know, before the vultures at LV or Chanel swooping.
11:16Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:19Rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:23Wow, that's an interesting take to have, considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:27I mean, the jacket, it's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:34The earrings, it's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:37If her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
11:43Shit, shit, shit.
11:45What are you talking about?
11:47Victoria designed all of this.
11:48Actually, those were my designs.
12:00What did you just say?
12:01The spring collection.
12:03The Cartier pieces.
12:05I designed them.
12:07Under your supervision, of course, but they came for me.
12:10Oops.
12:11Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:13I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:16Then explain my signature on the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:28So what?
12:29Sketches get passed around all the time.
12:31It doesn't prove squat.
12:33Maybe she was her little, what do they call it?
12:36Ghost designer?
12:38And the logo?
12:39The E.W. woven in Victoria's signature mark.
12:46It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:49Well, Mia, explain it.
12:50Make me shut up.
12:55It's funny.
12:56All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in her life,
13:01they all have E.W. and G.W. so many, too.
13:04Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:08Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:12It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs.
13:16Mia, is there a special E.W. and G.W. in your life, too?
13:21Well, Mia, tell them.
13:23Tell them you designed this.
13:25Tell them you saved Milan.
13:26The logo, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:34You lying little bitch!
13:37That promotion was for saving the company!
13:43Look at the logo again.
13:45It's not E.W. or G.W.
13:49It's actually two M's.
13:52M.M.
13:53For McMichael, my last name.
13:55See?
13:59One M flipped.
14:01One upright.
14:02It's not for Grace or Emily.
14:05It's mine.
14:07That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:09Oh my god, she's right.
14:12It does look more like two M's.
14:16You manipulative bitch.
14:17You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:21You learned wild me home.
14:23Maybe too low.
14:26You'll regret this.
14:29I'm not fancy.
14:31We don't have to sink to that level.
14:34Okay.
14:35Then let me drive you home, Karen.
14:37My Ferrari's outside.
14:38I got this.
14:40You shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:47Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:50Just take care of my daughter and Pauline, Mia.
14:53That's right.
14:56Get the hell out of my company.
14:59Go leech your 401k somewhere else.
15:07Pauline, Victoria.
15:08VIP invitation, as fashionally.
15:14Front row.
15:15I didn't even find it.
15:17Lightning.
15:17Every pregnant woman fired.
15:28All of us.
15:30Just like that.
15:31No severance.
15:33No warning.
15:34Nothing.
15:34But a box and a security escort.
15:42Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:46Their termination paperwork practically paid for your sign and bonus might write in star.
15:51Now, about Paris fashion week.
15:54Their designs are eagerly awaited.
15:55You should have kept your legs closed.
16:09Oh my god, mom.
16:11This is insane.
16:13I can't believe we're actually here.
16:14Victoria Winter.
16:16It's a nuclear Vick.
16:17Your mom's basically a legend.
16:19You know that, right?
16:21We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Levo.
16:24Well, their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:30Wait.
16:31Maison Levo?
16:34Well, well.
16:35The queen without her crown graces us for her presence.
16:38Brave of you to show up here.
16:40What's next?
16:41Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:44Let's go.
16:45Leaving so soon.
16:46You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:49Miss mommy dearest building you in on her little career update?
16:52About getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:57Mom, is that true?
17:02Don't worry.
17:03She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:07Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
17:10Still pretending she matters.
17:11My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:19If Maison Levo was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves
17:25to crash and burn.
17:26Well, look at that.
17:27It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:30Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:34That's got to sting, huh?
17:36Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero?
17:39But hey, good news.
17:42There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:46If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:50That's enough.
17:54That's enough.
17:55You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:59You never belonged in this world.
18:02Look at her.
18:03A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
18:07That dress.
18:09It's a cheap knockoff.
18:13Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:17It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:20What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:26Remove that dress.
18:28We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:33Hey, stop it.
18:34Let go of my mom.
18:36Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:39Take your hands off her now.
18:44Winston.
18:45You're dismissed.
18:59You all right?
19:04You all right?
19:05I'm sorry.
19:06Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:09The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:11What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:15That knockoff that you're so eager to trash her for?
19:21It's Chauvin.
19:23Haute Couture.
19:24Winter collection.
19:26Not even released yet.
19:29Price tag?
19:30300,000.
19:32Wow!
19:33You gave her that.
19:35That's right.
19:36You did.
19:39I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:42Oh my god, everyone, mystery solved.
19:46Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:49Mr. Billionaire's not a white knife.
19:51He's your walking trust fund.
19:56Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:58It's just so predictably desperate.
20:01You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:09For those of you who don't know me,
20:12I'm Vincent Chevalier,
20:14CEO of Jeven.
20:17And yes,
20:18I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:21I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:27Your brilliance.
20:29Your principles.
20:30Your passion.
20:33Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:36Mom, did you know about this?
20:39Now, I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:42But in the meantime, what I will do
20:45is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:50She won't let you down, boss.
20:55You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:58She's nothing but a has-been.
21:01The show is about to start.
21:03Your seats are waiting.
21:09Holy shit.
21:10Shit.
21:11The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:14Talk about a power couple.
21:16They could run the entire industry.
21:19This isn't over, bitch.
21:22Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:33So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:40Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:45Some people too.
21:51Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show,
21:54I have an important announcement.
21:56This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:59She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
22:03It's true.
22:03She took my work and passed it off as her own.
22:09I've slaved away on those designs, day and night.
22:13And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:22That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:25Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:29That's enough, Holly.
22:30Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:36Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:41Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:45That's her real design strategy.
22:47Stop it, Holly.
22:48You're embarrassing yourself.
22:50And those kids she's so proud of?
22:52Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:55How get you?
22:56Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Michaels, it's a disaster in there.
23:04There's something wrong with the collection.
23:05It's the fabric.
23:07Not now.
23:12The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:16The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:19We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:22Is this some kind of sick joke, Misele Mavale?
23:24Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:26This is completely unprofessional.
23:30I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:34This is breach of contract.
23:37It's actually fixable.
23:41Bob, you can't seriously be thinking about helping with backstabbing vultures.
23:45Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:50Misele Mavale appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:53Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:57The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion groups?
24:02This show doesn't happen.
24:08You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:11We're talking billions, home.
24:13Billions.
24:14Billions.
24:14What's this?
24:39Now!
24:41How?
24:41No! The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials!
24:45I can't magically make new dresses in an hour!
24:49You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:52If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket!
24:56That's billions of dollars.
24:59Then you better figure something out.
25:01Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again!
25:11Miss Winter, how do you respond of accusations over design theft?
25:22Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:26Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:29And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:34We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:38Excuse me.
25:49Excuse me.
25:50It's okay, punk.
25:53I'll be right back.
25:59What do you want, Mia?
26:04Vic, I really need your help.
26:07Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
26:10Look, I know you're furious.
26:15I would be too.
26:16But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:19What about them?
26:20Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:23If we tank, they're done.
26:25Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:28Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:34Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:36Yes, absolutely.
26:37And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:40Please, Vic, not for me.
26:43For them.
26:44For it's weird.
26:46I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make-or-break show.
26:50What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:55They, they couldn't make it.
26:58Holly cut the travel budget.
27:01Is that right?
27:03Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
27:08They do.
27:10Fine.
27:10I'll help.
27:13But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline.
27:16Not for you.
27:25Oh my God.
27:29It's Victoria Winter.
27:30It's Victoria Winter.
27:30It's a nuclear veck.
27:32I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric now.
27:42I need royal fuchsia for the stitching.
27:44Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:47Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:49Vincent, how did you...
27:57Vincent, how did you...
28:02I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
28:11This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors.
28:15Why would you help them?
28:19I'm not helping them.
28:21I'm helping you.
28:24I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:27I have a design I've been saving.
28:30Something special I've never shown anyone.
28:33It's yours now.
28:33I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:38Then what do you want?
28:41You.
28:44What?
28:48Your talent.
28:50Your vision.
28:52Come and work at Joven.
28:54I'm in.
28:56I'll work for you.
28:58Just like that?
28:59Just like that.
29:00Now, let me finish my final job from Maison Laveau.
29:04I hate it when I'm gone.
29:12I wish I was cool.
29:14Like the new girl at school.
29:17I regret it.
29:18So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get.
29:20I want me back.
29:24Don't ever change.
29:27I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:30She's doing it in minutes.
29:34What would have taken us hours?
29:36Whoa.
29:37No wonder they call her the nuclear vic.
29:39It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:43The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:51Five minutes till showtime.
29:53You made it.
29:54I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get.
29:58I'ma get.
29:59I'ma get, I'ma get.
29:59Woo!
30:07Well?
30:08Do we pull the plug or not?
30:10We're good.
30:10Everything's back on track.
30:12See?
30:13I knew firing Victoria was the right call. You've got twice her talent.
30:18Yeah, right.
30:21This is exactly why I promoted you. You need fix vests, not make them.
30:32To Victoria, the real hero of the night.
30:43Mom, you're insane. I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:52Couldn't have done it without you.
30:55You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
31:06Well, well, still hanging around. I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party. Fraud.
31:12Pauline, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:17What are you talking about?
31:19Just ask the models. Any of them.
31:24Oh, and Mia, don't forget about our agreement. About Miranda and Pauline.
31:29I will.
31:35Two new beginnings at Chauvin.
31:42Speaking of new beginnings, Emily's private school application is to do next month, right?
31:51I want to help with her education.
31:54What?
31:55Vincent, that's too much. We barely know each other.
31:59Victoria, I've known you since we were 17.
32:06I remember watching you win that regional competition.
32:10In that silver dress.
32:12The one you made from scratch.
32:14I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:21You remember that?
32:22I remember everything.
32:24I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:33Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:35We were married.
32:37And then you weren't.
32:40And then you were building your career.
32:43The timing was never right.
32:47Until now.
32:58I have been waiting 20 years to do that.
33:13I should probably get this.
33:26Mia?
33:30God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:33That Milan disaster you turned around? Absolute magic.
33:36And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
33:40Shawn Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:47Shawn Gosling?
33:48The Shawn Gosling?
33:50The very one.
33:51Three-time Oscar winner.
33:52People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:54And if we play our cards right, the next face of the Maison Nicole is menswear.
33:59They're taking pitches now.
34:01If he picks yours, this changes everything.
34:04For you.
34:05For the brand.
34:06Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
34:09Land this.
34:10Vincent and his poor Victoria are done.
34:17Seal the deal?
34:18I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:20I've got this, Holly.
34:22You won't regret it.
34:23God, what am I gonna do?
34:32I can't design menswear.
34:34I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:38Miranda and Felina are gone too.
34:40I'm completely on my own.
34:41If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria, maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over it.
34:53Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
35:06You mentioned Miranda and Pauline. Cut to the chase.
35:21We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks. Miranda and Pauline are also on the-
35:28Miranda's excellent with menswear. She can handle this without me.
35:31Please, wait. There's more to it.
35:33After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:37Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block. I've been fighting for them.
35:42Are you serious? Pauline's due any day now.
35:45Trust me, I know. This project is our only shot. If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:52Have you worked with Sean before?
35:54No, but I've heard you have.
35:57Ages ago, I did a jacket for him for the Met Gala.
36:01Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept for him right before I left Maison L'Homme.
36:06Really? What concept?
36:12Well...
36:27Perfect. She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:30I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:35Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:38I do. Actually, I took them with me when I left Maison L'Homme.
36:45Wait.
36:47Miranda went on maternity leave last week. How exactly is she part of this project?
36:52Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:57Is the company covering her health insurance?
37:00Of course, Vic.
37:03Colleen and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
37:09You need to think about it.
37:11Take all the time you need.
37:13Mia.
37:15Don't make me regret trusting you.
37:17Again.
37:18Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:37Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:41The Shawn Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:45That's the one.
37:46Can you check my home office?
37:47It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:52Got it.
37:53Grace is napping.
37:54The perfect timing.
37:55Thanks, sweetie.
37:56I just need to double check something about the...
38:02Shoulder.
38:04Instruction.
38:06Mom, are you okay?
38:12Miranda?
38:14Vic?
38:18Mom, Mom, what's going on?
38:22Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:25Miranda, what?
38:26What happened?
38:27Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:30Mettles don't pay themselves.
38:32You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:38Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the Gosselin project.
38:42What?
38:44Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:48After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:53No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:54Just gone.
38:56That's completely illegal.
38:58Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
39:04All at once.
39:06What are the odds, right?
39:07Is that a point?
39:08You're right.
39:09You're right.
39:10I don't know.
39:11I'm not.
39:12I'm not.
39:13I'm not.
39:14I'm not.
39:15And Mia knew about all this.
39:22Mia, front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:27Didn't even blink.
39:29Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title.
39:33She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me.
39:37Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:40What?
39:42That bitch!
39:44This ends now.
39:53Damn it!
39:58Miss Michael, he's just arrived from Milan.
40:01We need approval by name for that.
40:04Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:14What are you all looking at? Get back to work!
40:18Victoria would never treat us like this.
40:21I heard that.
40:23You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:26Then where is she now?
40:28Gone.
40:29Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:33At least you could actually design it.
40:41What the hell is going on here?
40:43Just a creative disagreement.
40:46Everything's under control.
40:47The Gosling page.
40:48Tell me you have something presentable.
40:50Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:55Show me.
40:56It's not quite ready.
40:58Now.
40:59This is garbage.
41:00Absolute garbage.
41:01Absolute garbage.
41:02I just need a little more time.
41:03We don't have more time.
41:04This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:05If Xu Fan gets this deal instead of us.
41:08What's that?
41:09It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:20I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil, get me at Winnie Designly tomorrow morning,
41:29I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil, get me when you design me tomorrow morning, or pack up your desk by lunch!
41:59I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
42:11Right on cue.
42:15Meet that sketch ASAP. Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:21The absolute nerve of this woman!
42:25She'll get her a sketch. And that's when we spring the trap.
42:42You're early.
42:44Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:55I said I'd help, not hand over my design.
42:58Holly's all over me about this. If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
43:06Still lying, Mia. You never learn. Guess it's payback time.
43:10So, do you want my help or not? I can walk you through it. Your design could be just as good.
43:17She's such a snake!
43:19Vic, my stomach is killing me! Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:25Fine. But don't touch anything.
43:29Hahaha, intense.
43:51DTHANA CULTAN
43:55Sorry man. Survival of the finance.
43:58you just let her take your work she walked out with exactly what i wanted her to have
44:14you know boss we could pitch ourselves go after the same clients show them what real design looks
44:24like we're not out yet or there's a revolution room figure you can use all the backup you can get
44:49you're welcome mom i want you and your team as your van full creative control
45:03i'm miranda your husband's debt handled and every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome
45:11mr chevalier i'm pauline your sister is in good hands the best heart surgeon in the country
45:21is already prepping for her next surgery mr chevalier thank you don't thank me thank victoria
45:30i'm just looking out for the people she believes in
45:33vince and i i don't even know what to say it's about time you all get what you deserve
46:03mhm
46:06you
46:10you
46:12you
46:14you
46:16you
46:17you
46:20you
46:22you
46:26You're here.
46:49And you're still here.
46:51Final tweaks.
46:52The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:54You've got Grace to sleep.
47:02Yeah.
47:04And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
47:09Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:17Remember, smile.
47:19We're about to make the streets.
47:24Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:26We don't follow trends.
47:28We create them.
47:35Satin black lapels.
47:37Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:40A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:43I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:53What is that bitch doing here?
47:55Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
48:03My company is thriving because of your generosity.
48:09I didn't expect to see you here.
48:11I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:15I multitask.
48:19Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:23You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:28The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:30And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:36Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:37Three exit please and a rival CEO.
48:40What's next?
48:41The bake sale?
48:43Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:45You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:48And what real loyalty looks like.
48:50Sean, glad you could make it.
49:05We have something very special to show you.
49:10Vic.
49:14I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:18Congratulations.
49:19Thank you, Sean.
49:20It's good to see you.
49:23Let's begin the pitches.
49:26You ready to lose?
49:27You're out of your league.
49:29You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:39First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:41Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
50:02Beautiful work.
50:13Both themes.
50:18We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:20After careful consideration, we're awarding the project to Maison Laveau.
50:32We'll need a few minutes to get back.
50:34Yes!
50:34Oh my God!
50:36Of course.
50:37This is what we planned all along, wasn't it?
50:40What?
50:40what the hell did you people put me in are you trying to kill me mr. Gosling has a serious
50:56allergy to synthetic silk who designed this tuxedo did you even read the brief
51:01I mean did you you must have read the brief it's not complicated it says no synthetic
51:09blends I mean it must be some kind of mistake perhaps Mia overlooked something a mistake
51:16I could have ended up in the emergency room Victoria please tell these amateurs why you
51:24pulled your last design
51:25I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic I'd never risk mr. Gosling's health
51:38for a deadline and that's why Victoria is the best she actually pays attention after reviewing all
51:44the entries the committee has reached a decision the Commission goes to Victoria Miranda and Paul
51:51me mr. Gosling was just a slip-up he is designed with the front runner all along that's why they
52:00picked her first maybe everyone should see this
52:06wait Mia did you actually steal Victoria's design that's a new low even for you
52:22Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars so you know I will be supporting Victoria's case for design theft
52:36Maison Laveau's reputation is toast we're suspending all collaborations
52:43don't even think about trying to land anywhere else you're blacklisted
52:57Victoria please Victoria please I'll do anything please just help me save the company the brand you built for 15 years you made your choices Holly now you look at them
53:24why don't you went too far
53:28Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven
53:38social media is already calling it the winter revolution
53:42to the best comeback in fashion history and to the women who made it happen and to the maternity leave that actually means something
54:02mom you might want to see this
54:12happy birthday Victoria
54:20happy birthday to you
54:26guys look
54:29Maison Laveau on the brink scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy
54:35ouch i guess karma has a sense of humor
54:39strange isn't that
54:42we gave them everything
54:46late nights
54:48weekends
54:49all the best years and they tossed us aside like we were nothing
54:54now it's all crashing down i thought i feel vindicated
54:58honestly it's a weird mix
55:01relief sure but
55:04also a little bit of grief
55:06look who said that our best years are behind us
55:09look at this
55:12jeven pushes for paid leave and parental support across
55:16all industries
55:18Victoria this is you
55:20you did this
55:22here's to a future
55:24where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers
55:28not just for us but for every woman who comes after
55:31careful vincent you almost forgot the best part
55:45victoria winter
55:53will you marry me
55:58yes a thousand times yes
56:01yes
56:05take my heart
56:07let over your hands
56:11i've been spending all my days
56:13She was trying to get out of the way.
56:21Best birthday ever!
56:39You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:43I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:46When word got out you left. Clients failed.
56:51The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
56:56You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:03I know. I know.
57:06My father, the stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
57:14I destroyed everything.
57:15My thoughts slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:22I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:26Maison Laveau isn't dead. I bought it. Last week.
57:30The brand, the archives, even the debt. It's part of Jeven now.
57:38Why? Why would you do that?
57:41To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
57:45You win, Victoria. I hope you do better than I did.
57:53I'll do it differently.
57:56Goodbye, Holly.
57:58Miss Wintour, I just... I wanted to thank you.
58:20Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
58:24I can keep working and have my baby.
58:30You changed everything.
58:33Congratulations.
58:35Wishing you and your little one every happens.
58:47Ready?
58:51Always.
58:54And now, Jovan's new collection, designed by Victoria Wintour and your team.
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