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A touching story about strength, motherhood, and survival after losing everything.
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no!
00:12The system crashed mid-upload!
00:14Half the collection was the wrong season!
00:16We're on everything!
00:2248 hours!
00:24Production starts with these botched designs,
00:26we're all dead!
00:28Not just fire, we're dead!
00:30Company collapses, our careers are over!
00:32Come out here and talk to us,
00:34we have 8 million tied up in this collection!
00:38I have a fashion editor from Moe,
00:40right now! One word for me,
00:42you're into some poison!
00:56Enough!
00:58Vic!
01:00Mia, Japanese Indigo.
01:04Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7.
01:08Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:12Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:18It's 28 minutes?
01:20The whole system takes 15 to reboot!
01:2227 now.
01:24Tick tock!
01:26I'm done!
01:32Crisis averted!
01:36I swear to god, you're not human!
01:3827 minutes!
01:40Holy shit!
01:42Pre-orders are flooding in!
01:46This will shatter every record!
01:48I swear to god, you're not human!
01:5027 minutes!
01:52Holy shit!
01:54Pre-orders are flooding in!
01:56This will shatter every record!
01:58The next will shatter!
02:04Blood!
02:06Are you okay?
02:08Just practice and hicks nothing to...
02:12Oh my god!
02:14Your water broke.
02:18Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:25Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:30Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges
02:37since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:42That's my girl.
02:48Well, the company's yours now, Holly, but there's a condition.
02:58We need to slash costs immediately.
03:03Layoffs?
03:07That's it without leave.
03:09Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:13Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Malayan disaster,
03:16they get immunity.
03:19In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:26No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Milan collection crisis averted.
03:38Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:39Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:42Oh, actually, how about I make you the new creative director, starting today?
03:50Oh my God, is this really happening?
03:53She's offering me Victoria's job?
03:55I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:03But Victoria...
04:04Don't worry about her.
04:06I'm not useless.
04:07I'm going to sell fire.
04:13You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:16I hid something in the design.
04:19Your initials and now little graces.
04:22Hold them right into the fabric.
04:24And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:32Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:35Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:38Mom, you can't have to.
04:40You're going to that private school.
04:42No discussion.
04:44Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:47This job will keep us afloat.
04:49I love you, Mom.
04:50Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:05After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:20Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:35What the hell?
05:37Listen up, everyone.
05:38Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:41Effective immediately.
05:44You can't just do that.
05:45She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:48There are laws against this.
05:49Vic worked while in labor.
05:52She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
05:55Maternity leave, medical insurance.
05:57These preggles are bleeding us dry.
06:01Everything okay here?
06:05Great timing.
06:07Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:10Clear out your desk now.
06:12You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:23I saved this company three times when your father couldn't make payroll.
06:27Three times.
06:30Whoa.
06:32That's ancient history.
06:34The board wants fresh blood.
06:36And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:43What?
06:44I'm the one who...
06:46Mia, you...
06:49Feel that curve?
06:52That's her signature.
06:54That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
06:56How could you?
06:57I taught you everything you know.
07:10I wish things were different, Vic.
07:12I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:23What happens to my team?
07:26Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:31Things got so bad she had to get hair implants.
07:36Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:40These jobs are their lifelines.
07:42Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:45You can't just throw them away.
07:48Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:51No mandated paid maternity leave.
07:53No real protection.
07:54But hey, that's corporate America for you.
07:57Or we can shift the math.
08:01You sign, they stay, the budget works out.
08:05Think of it as taking one for the team.
08:11Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:14And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:17They can't lose their jobs.
08:23Come on, Vic.
08:24You say you care about them.
08:26Prove it.
08:31I feel blessed.
08:53Bye.
08:54Bye-bye.
08:55Bye.
08:56Bye.
08:57Bye.
08:57Bye.
08:58Bye.
08:58Five grand.
09:03That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:06That's what I'm worth to them.
09:20Careful.
09:22I got you.
09:28Vincent? Vincent Chevalier?
09:32Hi.
09:36High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:48So, it's true.
09:52Grey Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Maison-Labeau's Milan collection.
09:59How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:07Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:12What are you getting at exactly?
10:15I'm talking about you and me.
10:20Partners.
10:22You're genius.
10:23My money.
10:25No corporate BS.
10:27No one holding you back.
10:28I've got a baby to think about now.
10:29And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:41Just saying.
10:42Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:43You didn't expect to see the head of Joven, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
10:53Got your spine in?
10:54Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:03Triple her salary, corner office.
11:06You know, before the vultures at LB or Chanel swoop in.
11:10Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:13Rescuing a washed up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:17Wow, that's an interesting take to have considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:21I mean, the jacket, that's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:28The earrings, that's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:31If her work is so far beneath you, then maybe you should just strip.
11:37Shit, shit, shit.
11:40What are you talking about?
11:41Victoria designed all of this.
11:42Actually, those were my designs.
11:54What did you just say?
11:56The spring collection.
11:58The Cartier pieces.
12:00I designed them.
12:02Under your supervision, of course, but they came from me.
12:05Oops, looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:09I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:13Then explain my signature.
12:15On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:23So what?
12:24Sketches get passed around all the time.
12:25It doesn't prove squat.
12:27Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:31Best designer?
12:33And the logo?
12:36The EW, woven in, Victoria's signature mark.
12:39It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:43Mom, Mia, explain it and make me shut up.
12:49It's funny.
12:51All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in her life.
12:56They all have EW and GW somewhere too.
12:59Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:02Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:04It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:10Is there a special EW and GW in your life too?
13:14Well, Mia, tell them.
13:16Tell them you designed this.
13:18Tell them you saved Milan.
13:19The logo, it's, it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:27You lying little bitch.
13:30That promotion was for saving the company.
13:37Look at the logo again.
13:38It's not EW or GW.
13:42It's actually two Ms.
13:45MM for McMichael, my last name.
13:49See, one M flipped, one upright.
13:55It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:58It's mine.
14:00That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:02Oh my god, she's right. It does look more like two Ms.
14:09You manipulative bitch.
14:10You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:15You learned well, Mia.
14:18Maybe too well.
14:20You'll regret this.
14:23What?
14:25We don't have to sink to their level.
14:27Okay.
14:29Let me drive you home here.
14:30My Ferrari's outside.
14:32I got this.
14:33You shouldn't be carrying it anymore.
14:40Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:43Just take care of your honor and poly, will you?
14:49That's right, get the hell out of my company.
14:52Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
15:00Oh, and Victoria.
15:04VIP invitation, Paris Fashion Week.
15:07Front row, I think you'll find it.
15:10Enlightening.
15:11Every pregnant woman fired.
15:21All of us.
15:23Just like that.
15:25No severance.
15:26No warning.
15:27Nothing.
15:28But a box and a security escort.
15:30The S crew.
15:35Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:39Their termination people weren't practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:44Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:47Your designs are eagerly awaited.
15:48You should have kept your legs closed.
15:51Oh my god, mom.
16:05This is insane.
16:06I can't believe we're actually here.
16:08Victoria Winter.
16:10Nuclear Vic.
16:11Your mom's basically a legend.
16:12You know that, right?
16:15We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Léveau.
16:19Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:24Wait.
16:25Maison Léveau?
16:27Well, well.
16:28The queen without her crown graces us for her presence.
16:31Brave of you to show up here.
16:33What's next?
16:34Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:38Leaving so soon.
16:39You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:43Has mommy dearest filled you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:51Mom, is that true?
16:56Don't worry.
16:57She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:01Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
17:04Still pretending she matters.
17:09My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:13If Maison Léveau was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:20Well, look at that. It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:23Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:26That's got a sting, huh?
17:28Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:33Hey, good news. There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:39If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:42That's enough.
17:44That's enough.
17:48That's enough.
17:50You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:53You never belonged in this world.
17:55Look at her.
17:57A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
18:00That dress, it's a cheap knockoff.
18:06Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:09It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:15What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:18Remove that dress.
18:20We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:23Hey, stop it! Let go of my mom!
18:27Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:31Take your hands off her now.
18:36Vincent.
18:42You're dismissed.
18:43You alright?
18:56You alright?
18:58Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:01The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:04What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:08That knockoff that you're so here to trash her for?
19:13It's Chauvin.
19:16Bout Couture.
19:17Winter Collection.
19:19Not even released yet.
19:21Price tag?
19:23300,000.
19:25Wow!
19:26You gave her that.
19:27That's right.
19:29I did.
19:31I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:35Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:38Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:41Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight.
19:43He's her walking trust fund.
19:47Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:50It's just so predictably desperate.
19:52That's great.
19:56You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:01For those of you who don't know me, I'm Vincent Chevalier.
20:05CEO of Jeven.
20:06And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:13I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:18Your brilliance.
20:20Your principles.
20:22Your passion.
20:24Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:27Mom?
20:28Did you know about this?
20:30I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:34But in the meantime, what I will do
20:37is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:41She won't let you down, boss.
20:46You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:49She's nothing but a has-been.
20:51The show is about to start.
20:54Your seats are waiting.
21:00Holy shit.
21:02The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:05Talk about a power couple.
21:07They can run the entire industry.
21:10This isn't over, bitch.
21:12Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:20So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:31Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:36Some people, too.
21:41Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show,
21:44I have an important announcement.
21:46This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:48She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:55It's true.
21:56She took my work and passed it off as her own.
21:59I've slaved away on those designs, day and night.
22:05And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:12That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:14Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:19That's enough, Holly.
22:22Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:26Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:30Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:33That's her real design strategy.
22:37Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:39And those kids she's so proud of, who knows who their real fathers are.
22:42How dare you!
22:49Miss Jenkins, Missing Michaels, it's a disaster in there.
22:53There's something wrong with the collection.
22:54It's the fabric.
22:56Not now.
22:57The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:02The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:05We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:07Is this some kind of sick joke, Mise Amovar?
23:09Are you cancelling the show because of your incompetence?
23:11This is completely unprofessional.
23:12I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:14This is breach of contract.
23:16It's actually fixable.
23:18Oh, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:22Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:24Mise Amovar appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:26Sources say the entire collection may be cancelled minutes before showtime.
23:29The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion house?
23:34This show doesn't work.
23:36It's actually fixable.
23:38It's actually fixable.
23:40Oh, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:43Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:45Mise Amovar appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:48Sources say the entire collection may be cancelled minutes before showtime.
23:51The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion house?
23:55This show doesn't happen.
23:57You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:00We're talking billions, Holly.
24:02Billions.
24:25What's this?
24:28Now.
24:30How? The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials.
24:34I can't magically make new dresses in an hour.
24:38You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:41If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:45That's billions of dollars.
24:47Then you better figure something out.
24:50Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
24:55Miss Winter, how do you respond to accusations over design theft?
25:11Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:14Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:18And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:22We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:24Excuse me.
25:37Excuse me.
25:39It's okay, Papa.
25:41I'll be right back.
25:42What do you want, Mia?
25:53Vic, I really need your help.
25:56Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
26:00Look, I know you're furious. I would be too.
26:05But think about Miranda and Philippe for a second.
26:08What about them?
26:09Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:12If we tank, they're done. Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:16Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:22Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:25Yes, absolutely. And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:29Please, Vic, not for me. For them. For it's weird.
26:34I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:39What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:40They... they couldn't make it. Holly cut the travel budget.
26:48Is that right?
26:50Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
26:55They do.
26:56They do.
26:58Fine.
27:00I'll help you.
27:02But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline. Not for you.
27:05Oh my god. It's Victoria Winter. The nuclear beck.
27:21I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric. Now.
27:23I need royal fuchsia for this stitching. Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric. Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:37Can this work?
27:38Vincent, how did you...?
27:40I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
27:43This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Lavo are competitors. Why would you help them?
27:49I'm not helping them. I'm not helping them. I'm helping you.
27:55I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return. I have a design I've been saving. Something special I've never shown anyone. It's yours now.
28:09I don't want your design, Victoria. Then what do you want? You. What?
28:30You're a talent. You're a vision. Come and work as Joven.
28:43I'm in. I'll work for you.
28:46Just like that?
28:47Just like that. Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Lavo.
29:00I wish I was cool. Like the new girl at school. I regret it. So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get out. I want me back. Don't ever change. I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:18She's doing it in minutes. What would have taken us hours.
29:24Whoa. No wonder they call her the nuclear Vic.
29:27It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:31The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:39Five minutes till showtime. We made it.
29:42Five minutes till showtime.
29:46Woo!
29:49Well, do we pull the plug or not?
29:55We're good. Everything's back on track.
30:00See?
30:02I knew firing Victoria was the right call. You've got twice your talent.
30:07Yeah, right.
30:08Right.
30:09This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:11You fixed this, it's not make them.
30:20To Victoria.
30:22The real hero of the night.
30:35Mom, you're insane.
30:36I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:40Couldn't have done it without you.
30:43You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:53Well, well, still hanging around.
30:56I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party.
30:59Fraud.
31:01Holly, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:05What are you talking about?
31:07Just ask the models.
31:09Any of them.
31:11Oh, and Mia.
31:13Don't forget about our agreement.
31:15About Miranda and Pauline.
31:17I think I won't.
31:23Two new beginnings at Chauvin?
31:32Speaking of new beginnings, Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:37I want to help with her education.
31:42What?
31:43Vincent, that's too much.
31:45We barely know each other.
31:47Victoria, I've known you since we were 17.
31:51I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
32:01I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:08You remember that?
32:09I remember everything.
32:11I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:21Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:23You were married, and then you weren't, and then you were building your career, and the timing was never right.
32:35Until now.
32:37I've been waiting 20 years to do this.
33:02I should probably get this.
33:07Yeah.
33:13Mia?
33:17God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:20That Milan disaster you turned around, absolute magic.
33:24And now I have an opportunity that can put you on the map for good.
33:28Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:34Sean Gosling?
33:35The Sean Gosling?
33:37The very one.
33:38Three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:41And if you play our cards right, the next face of Maison Nouveau is elsewhere.
33:46They're taking pitches now.
33:48If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:51For you.
33:52For the brand.
33:53Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
33:56Lanthus, Vincent, and poor Victoria are done.
34:04Seal the deal?
34:05I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:06I've got this, Holly.
34:07You won't regret it.
34:09God, what am I gonna do?
34:19I can't design menswear.
34:21I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:24Miranda and Felina are gone too.
34:26I'm completely on my own.
34:28If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:36maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over.
35:01Thanks for meeting me.
35:02I know things are complicated between us.
35:05You mentioned Miranda and Pauline.
35:07Cut to the chase.
35:12We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks.
35:14Miranda and Pauline are also named-
35:15Miranda's excellent with menswear.
35:17She can handle this without me.
35:18Please, wait.
35:19There's more to it.
35:20After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:24Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:27I've been fighting for them.
35:29Are you serious?
35:30Pauline's due any day now.
35:32Trust me.
35:33I know.
35:34This project is our only shot.
35:35If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:39Have you worked with Sean before?
35:41No, but I've heard you have.
35:43Ages ago.
35:45I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
35:48Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left Maison Valor.
35:52Really?
35:53What concept?
35:54Well...
35:55Perfect.
35:56She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:01I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:07Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:08I do.
36:09Actually, I...
36:10I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:12Wait.
36:13Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:14How exactly is she part of this project?
36:15Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting us know what's going
36:16on.
36:17Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:19I don't know, but I've heard...
36:20Oh, no.
36:21Yeah.
36:22I'm guessing she didn't get to have any of the sketches here.
36:23I'll use her design to save my ass and lay on this project.
36:24Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:26I do.
36:27Actually, I...
36:28I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:31Wait.
36:32Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:35How exactly is she part of this project?
36:37Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's letting her work from home.
36:43Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:46Of course, Vic. Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:54You need to know that. Take all the time you need.
36:58Mia, don't make me regret trusting you. Again.
37:16Pumpkin, I need a quick favor. Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:27The Sean Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:30That's the one. Can you check my home office? It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:37Got it. Grace is napping. The perfect timing.
37:41Thanks, sweetie. I just need to double check something about the...
37:47Shoulder. Instruction.
37:51Mom, are you okay?
37:57Miranda? Vic?
38:04Mom! Mom! What's going on?
38:07Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:09Miranda, what happened? Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:15Bills don't pay themselves.
38:17You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:23Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the galsing project.
38:28What? Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:31After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company. No severance, no cover and nothing. Just gone.
38:42That's completely illegal.
38:44Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
38:48All at once. What are the odds, right?
38:53And Polly, parking night shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:58Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:00Piling up.
39:06And Mia knew about all this.
39:08Mia.
39:10Front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:13Didn't even blink.
39:15Too busy admiring her shiny new create and direct to the title.
39:18She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me. Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:26What?
39:28That bitch!
39:31This ends now.
39:38Damn it!
39:39This is Miss Michael.
39:45He's just arrived from Milan.
39:47We need approval by noon for them.
39:49Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:01What are y'all looking at? Get back to work!
40:04Victoria would never treat us like this.
40:07I heard that.
40:09You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:12Then where is she now?
40:14Gone.
40:15Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:19Well at least you can actually design it.
40:26What the hell is going on here?
40:29Just a great disagreement. Everything's under control.
40:33The Gosling page, tell me you have something presentable.
40:36Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:42Show me.
40:44It's not quite ready.
40:45Now!
40:51This is garbage.
40:53Absolute garbage!
40:55I just need a little more time.
40:57We don't have more time. This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
40:59If Shufin gets this deal instead of us.
41:05What's that?
41:12It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:15I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
41:20Get me a winner, design me till morning.
41:22Or pack up your desk by lunch!
41:24I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:25I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:26I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:27I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:31Right on cue.
41:32I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:38I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:41I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:42Right on cue.
42:02Meet that sketch ASAP.
42:05The creatures depend on it.
42:07The absolute nerve of this woman!
42:11She'll get her a sketch.
42:13And that's when we spin the trap.
42:28You're early.
42:29Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:35I said I'd help.
42:41Not hand over my design.
42:43Holly's all over me about this.
42:45If I don't have something tonight,
42:47Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:51Still lying, Mia.
42:53You never learn.
42:55Guess it's payback time.
42:57So, do you want my help or not?
42:59I can walk you through it.
43:01Your design could be just as good.
43:03It's a snake.
43:05Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:07Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:09Fine.
43:11But don't touch anything.
43:13I'm sorry, Vic.
43:15Survival of the fittest.
43:17I'm sorry, Vic.
43:19Survival of the fittest.
43:21I enjoyed this.
43:25You don't tell me why it represents the advantage.
43:27There's no longer at all.
43:31If there's anything I can't feel..
43:32We can겠습니다.
43:33Sorry, Vic.
43:34Survival of the fittest.
43:35Sorry, Nick. Survival of the fittest.
43:56You just let her take your work?
43:58She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:00You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves, go after the same clients, show them what real design looks like.
44:12We're not out yet.
44:25Or there's a revolution, bro.
44:30I figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:37You're welcome, Mom.
44:42I want you and your team as your van.
44:47Full creative control.
44:50Miranda, your husband's debt, handled.
44:54And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:57Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:01I'm Pauline.
45:02Your sister is in good hands.
45:05The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:08She's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:10Mr. Chevalier!
45:12Thank you!
45:14Don't thank me.
45:15Thank Victoria.
45:17I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:19Vincent, I...
45:22I don't even know what to say.
45:25It's about time you all get what you deserve.
46:19And you're still here.
46:38Final tweaks.
46:39The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:40You've got Grace to sleep.
46:45Yeah.
46:49And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:56Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:06We're about to make history.
47:08Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:13We don't follow trends.
47:15We create them.
47:21Satin black lapels.
47:23Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:27A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:29I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:39What is that bitch doing here?
47:41Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:50My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:56I didn't expect to see you here.
47:58I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:02Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:11You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:15The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:18And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:22Pregnant woman talk, you know.
48:25Three X and threes and a rival CEO.
48:28What's next?
48:28A bake sale?
48:31Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:32You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:35And what real loyalty looks like.
48:37Sean, I'm glad you could make it.
48:53We have something very special to show you.
48:58Vic.
49:02I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:06Congratulations.
49:07Thank you, Sean.
49:08It's good to see you.
49:10Let's begin the pitches.
49:14You ready to lose?
49:15You're out of your league.
49:17You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:28First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:48Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:51Beautiful work.
50:02Both themes.
50:03We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:08After careful consideration, we're awarding Project 2.
50:20Maison Laveau.
50:21All right, nine.
50:22We're out of the room.
50:22We're out of the room.
50:23Yes!
50:23Oh, my God!
50:24Of course.
50:26This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:29Yes!
50:31What the hell did you people put me in? Are you trying to kill me?
50:44Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk. Who designed this tuxedo?
50:49Did you even read the brief?
50:52I mean, you must have read the brief. It's not complicated.
50:57It says no synthetic blends. I mean, it must be some kind of mistake.
51:03Perhaps Nia overlooked something.
51:05A mistake? I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:09Victoria, please, tell these amateurs why you pulled your last design.
51:15I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:27I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:30And that's why Victoria is the best. She actually pays attention.
51:34After reviewing all the entries, the committee has reached a decision.
51:38The commission goes to Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:42It's okay.
51:44Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:47Nia's design was the front runner all along.
51:50That's why they picked her first.
51:55Maybe everyone should see this.
51:58Wait, Nia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:12That's a new low. Even for you.
52:19Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:22And so you know, I will be supporting Victoria's case for design theft.
52:30Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:33We're suspending all collaborations.
52:45Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:48You're blacklisted.
52:52Victoria, please.
52:55Victoria, please.
53:06Victoria, please.
53:09I'll do anything.
53:10Please just help me save the company, the brand you built for 15 years.
53:15You made your choices, Holly.
53:17Now you live with them.
53:19You finally went too far.
53:29Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game-changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:34Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
53:37To the best comeback in fashion history.
53:53And to the women who made it happen.
53:55And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
54:01Mom.
54:03You might want to see this.
54:04Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:05Happy birthday to you.
54:06Happy birthday to you.
54:07Guys, look.
54:10Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:11The scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:12Ouch.
54:13I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:14It's strange, isn't it?
54:15That's strange, isn't it?
54:16Gretel.
54:17Oh, okay.
54:18That's so good.
54:19Bye.
54:20All right.
54:21All right.
54:22See you.
54:23That's all.
54:24Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:25Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:26Happy birthday to you.
54:27Guys, look.
54:29Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:31Scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:33Ouch.
54:35I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:37It's strange, isn't it?
54:47I gave them everything. Late nights, weekends, all the best years, and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:55Now it's all crashing down, I thought I'd feel vindicated.
55:00Honestly, it's a weird mix. Relief, sure, but also a little bit of grief.
55:07Look, who said that our best years are behind us? Look at this!
55:13Juvent pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
55:19Victoria, this is you! You did this!
55:23Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers.
55:29Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:33Careful, Vincent. You almost forgot the best part.
55:49Victoria Winter.
55:53Will you marry me?
55:59Will you marry me?
56:01Will you marry me?
56:03Yes! A thousand times yes!
56:07Woohoo!
56:09Best birthday ever!
56:27Best birthday ever!
56:29You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:48I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:52When word got out you left. Clients bailed.
56:55The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
57:02You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:07I know. I know.
57:21My father, the stress gave him a heart attack.
57:26You won't even speak to me anymore.
57:29I destroyed everything.
57:32I thought slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:38I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:41Maison Laveau isn't dead.
57:43I bought it.
57:44Last week.
57:45The brand. The archives. Even the debt. It's part of Jeven now.
57:53If you want it, why would you do that?
57:56To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
58:04You win, Victoria.
58:06I hope you do better than I did.
58:08I'll do it differently.
58:12Goodbye, Holly.
58:34Miss Wintour.
58:35Just...I just...I wanted to thank you.
58:39Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
58:44I can keep working and have my baby.
58:49You changed everything.
58:52Congratulations.
58:54I wish you and your little one every happiness.
58:57Thank You.
59:05Ready?
59:09Always.
59:20And now, Jovan's new collection.
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