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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 no the system crashed mid-up look half the collection is the wrong season
00:16we're on everything no
00:1948 hours if production starts with these batch designs we're all dead not just fire
00:29The company collapses, our careers are over!
00:33Come out here and talk to us! We have 8 million tied up in this collection!
00:37I have a fashion editor from O.P. right now! One word from me, you're into some poison!
00:56Enough!
00:58Vic!
01:01Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:04Miranda, call production, emergency protocol 7.
01:08Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:15Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:1928 minutes? The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:2327 now.
01:25I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:35I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:48I swear to god, you're not human.
01:5027 minutes!
01:52Holy shit! Pre-orders are flooding in. This will shatter every record.
01:56What?
01:57Are you okay?
02:06Just practice and hicks. Nothing to...
02:09Oh my god, your water broke.
02:10Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:25Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:27Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:42That's my girl.
02:43Well, the company's yours now, Holly. But there's a condition. We need to slash costs immediately.
02:59Layoffs?
03:00That's it without leave. Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:12Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity. In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:27Hey, this Victoria went to where saved the company since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Milan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:39Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:43Oh, actually, how about I make you the new creative director? Starting today.
03:50Oh my god, is this really happening? She'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. I'm not useless. I'm going to smack fire.
04:13You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:16I hid something in the design.
04:19Your initials and now little graces.
04:22I'll have him right into the fabric.
04:29And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:32Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:35Enough for your full tuition at private school.
04:38Mom, you ain'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 afoot.
04:48I love you, Mom.
04:49I love you, Mom.
04:50I love you, Mom.
05:00Holy 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.
05:10Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:28What the hell?
05:31Listen up, everyone.
05:32Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:33Effective immediately.
05:34You can't just do that.
05:35She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:36They're a loss against this.
05:38Vic worked while in labor.
05:39She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
05:40Maternity leave, medical insurance, these preggos are bleeding us dry.
05:48Everything okay here?
05:50Great timing.
05:52Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
05:53No, no.
05:55No, no.
05:56No, no.
05:57No, no.
05:59No, no, no.
06:01No, no.
06:02No, no, no.
06:03Okay.
06:05No, no, no.
06:06No, no, no.
06:07No, no.
06:08Wintour, you're fired. Clear out your desk now.
06:20You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you? I saved this company three times when your
06:25father could have made payroll. Three times. Well, that's ancient history. The board wants fresh
06:35blood. And Mia here to save the entire Milan collection.
06:44What? I'm the one who... Mia, you...
06:51Feel that curve? That's her signature. That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
07:01How could you? I taught you everything you know.
07:05I wish things were different, Vic.
07:15I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:24What happens to my team? Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's
07:30exclusive collections. Things got so bad she had to get hair implants. Pauline had to cancel her
07:37own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre. These jobs are their lifelines. Health
07:43insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity. You can't just throw them away.
07:47Well, actually, legally speaking, we can. No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection. But hey,
07:55that's corporate America for you. Or we can shift the math. You sign, they stay, the budget works out.
08:05Well, think of it as taking one for the team.
08:11Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts. And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:17They can't lose their jobs.
08:19Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:23Come on, Vic. You say you care about them. Prove it.
08:39I'm sorry.
09:02Five grand? That's my severance package after 15 years. That's what I'm worth to them?
09:09I'm sorry.
09:21Careful. I got you.
09:29Vincent? Vincent Chevalier?
09:33Hi.
09:33High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:48So, it's true.
09:52Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Misan Lavoe's Milan collection.
09:57How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:08Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:11What are you getting at exactly?
10:16I'm talking about you and me.
10:20Partners.
10:21Your genius, my money.
10:25No corporate BS, no one holding you back.
10:28I've got a baby to think about now.
10:36And I have an empty corner office with you and an attached nursery.
10:42Just saying.
10:47Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:49You didn't expect to see the head of Joven, our corporate nemesis strolling into the office.
10:53You got your spine here?
10:59Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:04Triple her salary, corner office.
11:07You know, before the vultures at LD or Chanel swoop in.
11:10Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:13Rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas?
11:18Wow, that's an interesting take to have, considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:24I 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, maybe you should just strip.
11:38Shit, shit, shit.
11:40What are you talking about? Victoria designed all of this?
11:47Actually, those were my designs.
11:55What 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 for me.
12:05Oops, looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:09I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:11Then explain my signature on the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:23So what?
12:24Sketches get past her and all the time.
12:26It doesn't prove squat.
12:27Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:30The dress designer?
12:33And the logo?
12:34The EW woven in Victoria's signature mark.
12:40It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:44Mom, Mia, explain it. Make me shut up.
12:50It's funny, all those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in their life,
12:56They all have EW and GW somewhere too. Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter. Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:06It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:11Is there a special EW and GW in your life too?
13:15Well, Mia, tell them. Tell them you designed this. Tell them you saved Milan.
13:21The logo, it's... it's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:28You lying little bitch!
13:31That promotion was for saving the company.
13:37Look at the logo again. It's not EW or GW. It's actually two Ms.
13:46MM for McMichael, my last name.
13:50See? One M flipped. One upright. It's not for Grace or Emily. It's mine.
14:01That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:04Oh my god, she's right. It does look more like two Ms.
14:10You manipulative bitch. You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:14I'm tired. You learned well, Mia. Maybe too well.
14:20You'll regret this.
14:23Come on, Vincent. We don't have to sink to that level.
14:27Okay. Then let me drive you home, Mary. My Ferrari's outside.
14:31I got this. You shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:40Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:44Just take care of Miranda and Paulie, will you?
14:46That's right. Get the hell out of my company. Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
15:01Oh, I'm Victoria.
15:04VIP invitation. Paris Fashion Week. Front row. I think you'll find it.
15:09It's enlightening. Every pregnant woman fired. All of us. Just like that. No severance.
15:26No warning. Nothing. But a box and a security escort.
15:31Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities. Their termination people weren't
15:41practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star. Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:47Your designs are eagerly awaited.
15:53Should have kept your legs closed.
16:01Oh my god, mom. This is insane. I can't believe we're actually here.
16:08Victoria Wintour. The Nuclear Vic. Your mom's basically a legend. You know that, right?
16:15We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison-Levaux.
16:19Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:24Wait. Maison-Levaux?
16:25Well, well. The queen without her crown graces us with her presence.
16:31Brave of you to show up here.
16:33What's next? Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:39Leaving so soon? You 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. She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:01Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Wintour. Still pretending she matters.
17:09My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:13If Maison-Levaux was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:19Well, look at that. It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:23Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:27That's got a sting, huh? Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:34But hey, good news. There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:40If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:42You've always been a fraud, Victoria. You never belonged in this world.
17:54Look at her. A 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.
18:16What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:17Remove that dress.
18:20We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:25Hey, stop it. Let go of my mom.
18:29And let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:31Take your hands off her now.
18:37Vincent.
18:43You're dismissed.
18:50You all right?
18:56You all right?
18:58Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:02The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:05What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:09That knockoff that you're so here to trash her for?
19:14It's Chevenne.
19:16Haute couture. Winter Collection.
19:18Not even released yet.
19:21Price tag?
19:23300,000.
19:24Wow!
19:26You gave her that.
19:27That's right.
19:28I did.
19:31I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:35Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:37Victoria's backed herself a sugar daddy.
19:41Mr. Billionaire is not a white knight.
19:43He's from Walking Trust Fund.
19:44Victoria sleeping her weight at the top.
19:50It's just so predictably desperate.
19:56You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:01For those of you who don't know me,
20:02I'm Vincent Chevalier, CEO of Chevenne.
20:07And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:15I've followed your career from a distance for years.
20:17Your brilliance, your principles, your passion.
20:25Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:28Mom, did you know about this?
20:31I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:35But in the meantime, what I will do is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that
20:40it 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.
20:52The show is about to start.
20:54Your seats are waiting.
21:01Holy shit.
21:01The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:05Talk about a power couple.
21:07Make it run the entire industry.
21:10This isn't over, bitch.
21:12Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:24So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:27Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:36Some people too.
21:42Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:47This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:49She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:53It's true, she 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?
22:15Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:19That's enough, Holly.
22:20Everyone 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.
22:31Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:35That's her real design strategy.
22:37Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:40And those kids she's so proud of? Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:43How dare you!
22:49Miss Jenkins, listen, Michael, it's a disaster in there.
22:54There's something wrong with the collection. It's the fabric.
22:57Not now.
22:57The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:07The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:10We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:12Is this some kind of sick joke, Maisomovale?
23:14Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:16This is completely unprofessional.
23:19I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:23This is breach of contract.
23:27It's actually fixable.
23:30Oh, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:37Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:39Maisomovale appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:42Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:47The question on everyone's mind?
23:48Is this the end for the once-prestigious fashion books?
23:55This show doesn't happen.
23:57You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:00We're talking billions, Holly. Billions.
24:12What's this?
24:28Now.
24:30How?
24:31The 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.
24:48Then 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?
25:15Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:18And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:23We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:24I'm sorry.
25:36Excuse me.
25:36Excuse me.
25:38Excuse me.
25:40It's okay, Mom.
25:41I'll be right back.
25:48What do you want, Mia?
25:49Vic, I really need your help
25:56Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled
25:59Look, I know you're furious
26:03I would be too
26:04But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second
26:07What about them?
26:09Their jobs are on the line with this show
26:11If we tank, they're done
26:14Holly will fire them without a second thought
26:16Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs
26:20Just help us out
26:21Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show
26:25Yes, absolutely
26:26And they're counting on this being a hit
26:28Please, Vic, not for me
26:31For them, it's weird
26:34I would have expected them to be here in Paris
26:37You know, for such a make-or-break show
26:38What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:41They... they couldn't make it
26:46Holly cut the travel budget
26:48Is that right?
26:51Toria
26:52I know I don't deserve your help
26:55They do
26:57Fine
26:59I'll help you
27:02But I'm doing this to Miranda and Pauline
27:04Not for you
27:06Oh my god
27:17It's Victoria Winter
27:19The Nuclear VEC
27:20I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric
27:23Now
27:24I need royal fuchsia for this stitching
27:33Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric
27:35Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:41Can this work?
27:48Vincent
27:49How did you...
27:51I figured you might need some supplies
27:53So
27:54I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit
27:57This is perfect
28:01But
28:01Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors
28:04Why would you help them?
28:07I'm not helping them
28:09I'm helping you
28:11I can't ask you to do this without giving you something in return
28:16I have a design I've been saving
28:18Something special I've never shown anyone
28:20It's yours now
28:22I don't want your design, Victoria
28:26Then what do you want?
28:28You
28:30What?
28:33You're a talent
28:38You're a vision
28:39Come and work
28:41As you're in
28:42I'm in
28:44I'll work for you
28:46Just like that?
28:48Just like that
28:49Now
28:49Let me finish my final job for Maison Laveau
28:53She's doing it in minutes
28:56What would have taken us hours?
28:58I hate it
28:58When I call her
29:00I wish I was cool
29:02Like the new girl at school
29:04I regret it
29:06So I'ma get
29:07I'ma get
29:07I'ma get
29:08I'ma get
29:09I want me by it
29:12Don't ever take you
29:15She's doing it in minutes
29:22What would have taken us hours?
29:24Whoa
29:24No 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
29:35Five minutes till showtime
29:41You made it
29:42Well, do we pull the plug or not?
29:58We're good
29:58Everything's back on track
30:00See?
30:02I knew firing Victoria was the right call
30:04You've got twice her talent
30:05Yeah, right
30:08This is exactly why I promoted you
30:11You fix this
30:13Let's not make them
30:14To Victoria
30:22The real hero of the night
30:24Mom, you're insane
30:37I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour
30:40Couldn't have done it without you
30:42You know, if you start dating before you work together
30:47It doesn't count as an office romance
30:49Well, well, still hanging around
30:56I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party
31:00Fraud
31:01Pauline
31:02Pauline, 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 won't
31:18Two new beginnings at Chauvin
31:26Speaking of new beginnings
31:34Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:40I want to help
31:40With her education
31:42What?
31:44Vincent, that's too much
31:46We barely know each other
31:47Victoria
31:49I've known you since we were 17
31:52I remember
31:55Watching you win that regional competition
31:58In that silver dress
32:00The one you made from scratch
32:02I saw
32:03The way your eyes lit up
32:05When you talked about
32:07Changing the fashion world
32:09You remember that?
32:11I remember everything
32:12I have followed your career
32:17All these years
32:19Just hoping that our paths would cross again
32:21Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:25You were married
32:25And then you were
32:28And then you were building your career
32:31Timing was
32:33It was never right
32:35Until now
32:37I have been waiting
32:4720 years to do this
32:50I should
33:04Probably get this
33:05Mia
33:15God, I was so right about firing Victoria
33:21That Milan disaster you turned around
33:23Absolute magic
33:24And now I have an opportunity
33:26That can put you on the map for good
33:28Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo
33:31For the Oscars red carpet
33:32Sean Gosling
33:36The Sean Gosling
33:38The very one
33:39Three-time Oscar winner
33:40People's Sexiest Man Alive
33:42And if you play our cards right
33:44The next face
33:45Maison Lebeau's handswear
33:47They're taking pitches now
33:49If he picks yours
33:51This changes everything
33:52For you
33:53For the brand
33:54Word is
33:56Joven's in the running too
33:57Land this
33:58Vincent and his poor Victoria
34:01Are done
34:01Seal the deal
34:06I'll bump your pay by 20%
34:08I've got this Holly
34:10You won't regret it
34:12God, what am I gonna do?
34:20I can't design menswear
34:22I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help
34:25Miranda and Paulina are gone too
34:27I'm completely on my own
34:29If Holly bought
34:32That I saved Milan
34:34And fixed Paris
34:35When it was
34:35All Victoria
34:37Maybe
34:38I can squeeze
34:39One more miracle over
34:41Thanks for meeting me
34:49I know things are complicated between us
35:05You mentioned Miranda and Pauline
35:07Cut to the chase
35:09We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks
35:15Miranda and Pauline are also
35:16Miranda's excellent with menswear
35:18She can handle this without me
35:19Please, wait
35:20There's more to it
35:21After Paris
35:22Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster
35:25Miranda and Pauline
35:26Are on the chopping block
35:28I've been fighting for them
35:30Are you serious?
35:31Pauline's due any day now
35:33Trust me, I know
35:34This project is our only shot
35:36If we land it
35:37I can payment to Holly to keep them both
35:39Have you worked with Sean before?
35:42No, but I've heard you have
35:44Ages ago
35:45I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala
35:48Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept frame
35:51Right before I left Maison at all
35:53Really?
35:54What concept?
35:58Well
36:00Perfect, she's handing everything over without even realizing
36:17I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project
36:21Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:25I do
36:26Actually, I took them with me when I left Maison Lavelle
36:30Wait
36:32Miranda went on maternity leave last week
36:36How exactly is she part of this project?
36:39Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have
36:42Holly's letting her work from home
36:44Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:47Of course, Vic
36:49Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here
36:52Take all the time you need
36:58Mia
37:00Don't make me regret trusting you
37:03Again
37:04Pumpkin, I need a quick favor
37:10Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:28The Sean Gosselin one with the black hat and lapels?
37:31That's the one
37:32Can you check my home office?
37:34It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025
37:37Got it
37:39Grace is napping
37:40It's the perfect timing
37:41Thanks, sweetie
37:42I just need to double check something about the
37:45Shoulder
37:47Instruction
37:49Mom, are you okay?
37:52Miranda?
37:53Vic?
37:54Mom, mom, mom, what's going on?
38:08Emily, I'll call you right back
38:10Miranda, what happened?
38:13Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:15Bills don't pay themselves
38:17You met my husband, old child with no paycheck
38:21And now there's a newborn at home
38:23Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the Gosselin project
38:28What?
38:29Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:33After you left
38:35She fired every pregnant woman in the company
38:38No severance, no cover, nothing
38:40Just gone
38:41That's completely illegal
38:44Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause
38:49All at once
38:51What are the odds, right?
38:54And Polly
38:54Working night shifts at 24 hours down here
38:58Her sister medical bills keep piling up
39:01And 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
39:20She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me
39:24Telling me her job depended on me helping her
39:27What?
39:29That bitch
39:30This ends now
39:33Damn it
39:40Miss, Miss Michael
39:46Miss just arrived from Milan
39:47We need approval by noon
39:49Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:02What are you all looking at?
40:03Get back to work
40:04Victoria would never treat us
40:06I heard that
40:10You think Victoria is so perfect
40:12Then where is she now?
40:15Gone
40:15Now I'm in charge
40:17And if anyone has a problem with that
40:19There's the door
40:20Well at least she could actually design it
40:22What the hell is going on here?
40:30Just a great disagreement
40:32Everything's in control
40:33The Gosling page
40:34Tell me you have something presentable
40:36Of course
40:41I'm just finalizing some details
40:42Show me
40:43It's not quite ready
40:45Now
40:46This is garbage
40:53Absolute garbage
40:55I just need a little more time
40:57We don't have more time
40:59This is Sean Gosling we're talking about
41:01If she then gets this deal instead of us
41:03What's that?
41:13It's just some inspiration
41:15I recorded for the design
41:16I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil
41:21Get me a winner designed way till morning
41:23Or pack up your desk by lunch
41:26I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage
41:52Right on cue
41:58Meet that sketch ASAP
42:04Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it
42:07The absolute nerve of this woman
42:10She'll get her a sketch
42:13And that's when we spin the trap
42:16You're early
42:30Vic
42:31I really need that sketch
42:33I said I'd help
42:42Not hand over my design
42:43Holly's all over me about this
42:46If I don't have something tonight
42:48Miranda and Pauline are toast
42:50Still lying Mia
42:53You never learn
42:54Guess it's payback time
42:56So
42:57Do you want my help or not?
42:59I can walk you through it
43:01Your design could be just as good
43:02She's such a snake
43:04Vic
43:07My stomach is killing me
43:08Can you run to the pharmacy
43:10And get something please?
43:11Fine
43:13But don't touch anything
43:15Sorry, survival of the fittest.
43:45You just let her take your work?
43:58She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:03You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves, go after the same clients, show them what real design looks like.
44:12We're not out yet.
44:15Oh, there's a revolution, bro.
44:32Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:38You're welcome, mom.
44:39I want you and your team as your van. Full creative control.
44:51I'm Miranda.
44:52Your husband's debt, handled.
44:55And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:58Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:01I'm Pauline. Your sister is in good hands. The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:08It's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:11Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
45:13Mr. Chevalier, don't thank me. Thank Victoria. I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:21Vincent, I... I don't even know what to say.
45:25It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:28Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
46:26And you're still here?
46:38Final tweaks. The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:44You've got Grace to sleep.
46:49Yeah.
46:51And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:56And maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:06We're about to make this to me.
47:11Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:14We don't follow trends, we create them.
47:16Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment, a blend of tradition and boldness.
47:30I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:33What is that bitch doing here?
47:46Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:51My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:55I didn't expect to see you here.
47:58We thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
48:06Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:09You know, Holly, your fresh-blood strategies work in wonders.
48:15The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:19And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:23Pregnant woman talk, you know.
48:25Three X employees on a vinyl CEO.
48:28What's next?
48:29The bake sale?
48:31Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:32We're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:35And what real loyalty looks like.
48:51Sean, glad you could make it.
48:53We have something very special to show you.
48:59Vic.
49:02I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl.
49:05You'd never know.
49:06Congratulations.
49:07Thank you, Sean.
49:09It's good to see you.
49:11Let'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, me and McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:49Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:51Beautiful work.
50:02Both themes.
50:07We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:09After careful consideration, we're awarding Project 2.
50:20Maison Laveau.
50:22Oh, yeah!
50:23Oh, my God.
50:25Of course.
50:26This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:29What the hell did you people put me in?
50:42Are you trying to kill me?
50:45Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:47Who designed this tuxedo?
50:49Did you even read the brief?
50:50I mean, you must have read the brief.
50:56It's not complicated.
50:57It says no synthetic blends.
51:00I mean...
51:01It must be some kind of mistake.
51:03Perhaps Nia overlooked something.
51:05A mistake?
51:07I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:10Victoria, please, tell these amateurs
51:13why you pulled your last design.
51:23I pulled my design
51:25because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:28I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:31And that's why Victoria's the best.
51:33She actually pays attention.
51:35After reviewing all the entries,
51:37the committee has reached a decision.
51:39The commission goes to
51:40Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline
51:43Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:48Nia's design was the front runner all along.
51:51That's why they picked her first.
51:56Maybe everyone should see this.
52:03Wait, Nia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:13That's a new low.
52:14Even for you.
52:19Maison Laveau
52:20will be hearing from my liars.
52:23So you know,
52:24I will be supporting
52:26Victoria's case
52:27for design theft.
52:30Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:33We're suspending
52:34all collaborations.
52:35Don't even think about
52:46trying to land anywhere else.
52:48You're blacklisted.
52:54Victoria, please.
52:56Victoria, please.
53:09I'll do anything.
53:11Please just help me save the company,
53:12the brand you built
53:13for 15 years.
53:15You made your choices, Holly.
53:18Now you live with them.
53:21Why don't you go too far?
53:23Sean Gosling's look tonight
53:30is a game-changer
53:31crafted by the trailblazing team
53:33at Joven.
53:34Social media is already calling it
53:36the Winter Revolution.
53:50It's the best comeback
53:51in fashion history.
53:53And to the women
53:54who made it happen.
53:55And to the maternity leave
53:57that actually means something.
54:02Mom,
54:02you might want to see this.
54:14Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:19Happy birthday to you!
54:21Guys, look!
54:26Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:31Scandal pushes fashion giant
54:33towards bankruptcy.
54:34Ouch!
54:35I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:38It's strange, isn't it?
54:40I gave them everything.
54:48Late nights, weekends,
54:51all the best years,
54:53and they tossed us aside
54:54like we were nothing.
54:56Now it's all crashing down.
54:58I thought I'd feel vindicated.
55:01Honestly, it's a weird mix.
55:02relief, sure, but also a little bit of grief.
55:07Look, who said that our best years
55:10are behind us?
55:11Look at this!
55:12Jevain pushes for paid leave
55:16and parental support
55:17across all industries.
55:20Victoria, this is you.
55:21You did this.
55:24Here's to a future
55:25where women don't have to choose
55:27between their families
55:28and their careers.
55:29not just for us,
55:31but for every woman
55:32who comes after.
55:34Careful, Vincent.
55:36You almost forgot the best part.
55:49Victoria Winter.
55:53Will you marry me?
55:54No.
55:59Will you marry me?
56:04Yes.
56:05A thousand times, yes.
56:07Woo!
56:07Woo!
56:08Woo!
56:08Woo!
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.
56:56The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
57:02You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:17I know. I know.
57:21My father. The stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
57:28I destroyed everything.
57:31I thought slashing costs would save us, but instead I gutted the company.
57:37I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:41Maison Laveau isn't dead. I bought it. Last week.
57:45The brand, the archives, even the debt. It's part of Given now.
57:52You bought it? Why would you do that?
57:55To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
58:00You win, Victoria. I hope you do better than I did.
58:07I'll do it differently. Goodbye, Holly.
58:17Miss Winter, I just... I wanted to thank you.
58:38Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
58:43I can keep working and have my baby.
58:48You changed everything.
58:51Congratulations. Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
59:05Ready?
59:06Always.
59:09And now, Jovan's new collection.
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