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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!
00:12No the system crashed mid-up, look!
00:14Half the collection is the wrong season!
00:16Wrong everything!
00:2248 hours!
00:24If productions start with these botched designs, we're all dead!
00:28Not just fired, but dead!
00:30Company collapses, our careers are over!
00:33Come out here and talk to us!
00:35We have 8 million tied up in this collection!
00:38I have a fashion editor for Moe, right now!
00:41One word for me, your interest in poison!
00:43Enough!
00:58Vic!
00:59Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:03Miranda, 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.
01:25Tick tock.
01:45I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:47I swear to god, you're not human!
01:5027 minutes!
01:52Holy shit!
01:53Pre-orders are flooding in!
01:54This will shatter every record!
02:03Vic!
02:04Are you okay?
02:07Just Brax and Hicks, nothing to-
02:09Oh my god, your water broke!
02:21Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:26Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:30Dad called.
02:31He wanted to know if he should come, but...
02:35I told him that he lost his visiting privileges since he decided that his assistance is more comfortable than ours.
02:43That's my girl.
02:54Well, the company's yours now, Holly.
02:56But, there's a condition.
02:59We need to slash costs.
03:01Immediately.
03:03Layoffs?
03:07That's it without leave.
03:10Oh, Dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:13Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity.
03:20In fact, um...
03:22They deserve a promotion.
03:23No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Milan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:40Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:43Oh, actually...
03:45How about I make you the new creative director?
03:48Starting today.
03:50Oh my God, is this really happening?
03:53She's offering me Victoria's job?
03:56I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
03:59But, Victoria...
04:01Don't worry about her. I'm not useless if I go in a sack fire.
04:04You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:06I hid something in the design.
04:08Your initials and now little graces.
04:09Hold them right into the fabric.
04:10Yeah, and that's gonna give Milan runway?
04:11Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:12Enough for your full tuition at private school.
04:13Mom, you ain't have to.
04:14You're going to that private school.
04:15I'll just go in a little bit.
04:16You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:18I hid something in the design.
04:20Your initials and now little graces.
04:23Hold them right into the fabric.
04:29And that's gonna give Milan 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.
04:47His job will keep us afloat.
04:49I love you, Mom.
05:01Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:05After all these years in your shadow, Victoria,
05:08I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:10Look, I'm gonna fire every single one of them.
05:14Look, I'm gonna fire every single one of them.
05:15I love you, Mom.
05:16I love you, Mom.
05:17What the hell?
05:18Listen up, everyone.
05:19Victoria Winter is terminated.
05:20Effective immediately.
05:21Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them
05:28What the hell?
05:37Listen up everyone
05:38Victoria Wintour is terminated
05:41Effective immediately
05:42You can't just do that
05:45She's in the hospital having her baby
05:47They're a loss 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
05:59Everything okay here?
06:05Great timing
06:06Victoria Wintour, you're fired
06:09Clear out your desk now
06:19You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:23I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll
06:27Three times
06:28Whoa
06:31That's ancient history
06:34The board wants fresh blood
06:36And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection
06:40What?
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?
07:02I taught you everything you know
07:04I wish things were different, Vic
07:13I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant
07:18What happens to my team?
07:25Miranda 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
07:35Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Lou
07:40These jobs are their lifelines
07:42Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity
07:45You can't just throw them away
07:47Well 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
08:00You sign
08:02They stay
08:03The budget works out
08:05Think of it as
08:07Taking one for the team
08:10Noam is still drowning in her husband's debts
08:13And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery
08:16They can't lose their jobs
08:19Come on, Vic, I see you care about them
08:25Prove it
08:27It feels too guilty
08:28I'm always going to write a textbook
08:29Thanks for me
08:30Am I?
08:31Go on waste
09:02Five grand. That's my severance package after 15 years. That's what I'm worth to them.
09:21Careful. I got you.
09:23Vincent? Vincent Chevalier?
09:33Hi.
09:36High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:40So, it's true.
09:52Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Mison LeBeau'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.
10:13What are you getting at exactly?
10:14I'm talking about you and me.
10:20Partners.
10:21Your genius, my money.
10:25No corporate BS.
10:27No one holding you back.
10:33I've got a baby to think about now.
10:35And I have an empty corner office with a view 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.
10:54Got your spine here?
10:55Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria here a soft landing.
11:04Triple her salary, corner office.
11:07You know, before the vultures at LB or Chanel swoop in.
11:11Mom, 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.
11:22I mean, the jacket, it's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:28The earrings, it'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?
11:41Victoria designed all of this.
11:49Actually, those were my designs.
11:52What 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.
12:06Looks 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.
12:19So what?
12:24Sketches get past her and all the time, it doesn't prove squat.
12:28Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:31Best designer?
12:33And the logo?
12:36The EW, woven in.
12:38Victoria's signature mark.
12:40It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:43Well, Mia, explain it and make me shut up.
12:50It's funny.
12:51All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in their life, they all have EW and GW somewhere, too.
12:58Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:02Her 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.
13:17Tell them you designed this.
13:18Tell them you saved Milan.
13:20The 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.
13:39It's not EW or GW.
13:43It's actually two M's.
13:46M-M for McMichael, my last name.
13:50See, one M flipped, one upright.
13:56It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:59It's mine.
14:01That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:04Oh my god, she's right.
14:06It does look more like two M's.
14:09You manipulative bitch.
14:11You 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.
14:23Markinson, we don't have to sink to that level.
14:27Okay.
14:29Then let me drive you home, Mary.
14:30My Ferrari's outside.
14:33I got this.
14:34You shouldn't be carrying it.
14:41Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:42I'll just take care of Miranda and Paulie, will you?
14:49That's right.
14:50Get the hell out of my company.
14:52Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:54Oh, I'm Victoria.
15:04VIP invitation, Paris Fashion Week.
15:07Front row.
15:08I think you'll find it.
15:10Enlightening.
15:11Every pregnant woman fired.
15:21All of us.
15:23Just like that.
15:24No severance.
15:25No severance.
15:27No warning.
15:27Nothing.
15:28But a box and a security escort.
15:36Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:40Their termination paperwork practically paid for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:44Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:47Their designs are eagerly lightened.
15:52You should have tucked your legs closed.
16:03Oh my god, Mom.
16:05This is insane.
16:06I can't believe we're actually here.
16:08Victoria Wintour.
16:10It's a nuclear vic.
16:11Your mom's basically a legend.
16:13You know that, right?
16:14We'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 with her presence.
16:32Brave of you to show up here.
16:33What's next?
16:34Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:39Leaving so soon?
16:40You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:42Because 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.
17:00Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Wintour.
17:04Still pretending she matters.
17:05My 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.
17:21It 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?
17:29Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:34But hey, good news.
17:36There'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.
17:44That's enough.
17:45You'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.
18:02It's a cheap knockoff.
18:06Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:10It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:13What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:19Remove that dress.
18:21We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:25Hey, stop it.
18:26Let go of my mom.
18:28And let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:32Take your hands off her now.
18:37Vincent.
18:37You're dismissed.
18:52You all right?
18:56You all right?
18:58I'm fine.
18:59Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:02The 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?
19:14It's Chauvin.
19:16Hote Couture.
19:17Winter Collection.
19:19Not even released yet.
19:21Price tag?
19:23300,000.
19:24Wow!
19:26You gave her that.
19:27That's right.
19:28I did.
19:29I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:35Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:37Victoria'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.
19:52You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:01For those of you who don't know me, I'm Vincent Chevalier, CEO of Jevain.
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.
20:19Your brilliance.
20:21Your principles.
20:22Your passion.
20:25Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:28Mom, did you know about this?
20:29Now, I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:34But in the meantime, what I will do
20:36is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:42She 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.
20:59Holy 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.
21:24So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:27Some 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.
21:47This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:50She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:53It'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?
22:15Your 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.
22:31Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:35That's her real design strategy.
22:37Stop it, Holly.
22:38You're embarrassing yourself.
22:39And those kids she's so proud of, who knows who their real fathers are.
22:45How dare you!
22:49Miss Jenkins, listen, Michaels.
22:52It's a disaster in there.
22:54There's something wrong with the collection.
22:55It's the fabric.
22:57What now?
22:58The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:06The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:09We'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?
23:17This is completely unprofessional.
23:20I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:23This is breach of contract.
23:24It'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.
23:43Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:46The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion lives?
23:51This show doesn't happen.
23:57You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:00We're talking billions, Holly.
24:02Billions.
24:03Billions.
24:03What's this?
24:28Now.
24:29How?
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.
25:22Miss Winter, we're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:24Miss Winter, we're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:36Excuse me.
25:38Excuse me.
25:40It's okay, punk.
25:41I'll be right back.
25:48What do you want, Mia?
25:49What do you want, Mia?
25:49What do you want?
25:52Vic, 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.
26:04I would be too.
26:05But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:08What about them?
26:09Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:12If we tank, they're done.
26:14Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:16Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out with you.
26:22Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:25Yes, absolutely.
26:27And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:29Please, Vic, not for me.
26:32For them.
26:33For 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?
26:44They...
26:45They couldn't make it.
26:47Holly cut the travel budget.
26:49Is that right?
26:50Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help.
26:56They do.
26:58Fine.
27:01I'll help you.
27:02But I'm doing this to Miranda and Pauline.
27:05Not for you.
27:16Oh my God.
27:18It's Victoria Winter.
27:19The Nuclear Vec.
27:21I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric now.
27:31I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:33Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:36Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:41Can this work?
27:42Vincent, how did you...
27:51I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
27:57This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Lavo are competitors.
28:04Why would you help them?
28:07I'm not helping them.
28:10I'm helping you.
28:11I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:16I have a design I've been saving.
28:18Something special I've never shown anyone.
28:21It's yours now.
28:22I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:27Then what do you want?
28:30You.
28:32What?
28:33You're a talent.
28:38You're a vision.
28:40Come and work as Joven.
28:43I'm in.
28:45I'll work for you.
28:46Just like that?
28:48Just like that.
28:49Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Lavo.
28:53I hate it when I'm calling you.
29:01I wish I was cool.
29:03Like the new girl at school.
29:05I regret it.
29:06So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get it.
29:09I want me better.
29:12Don't ever take you.
29:16I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:20She's doing it in minutes.
29:22What would have taken us hours.
29:24Whoa.
29:25No wonder they call her the nuclear Vick.
29:28It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:32The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:40Five minutes till showtime.
29:41You made it.
29:47Woo!
29:52Well, do we pull the plug or not?
29:58We're good.
29:58Everything's back on track.
30:01See?
30:02I knew firing Victoria was the right call.
30:04You've got twice her talent.
30:07Yeah.
30:08Right.
30:08This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:12You fixed us, it's not make them.
30:20To Victoria.
30:23The real hero of the night.
30:24Mom, you're insane.
30:37I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:41I couldn't have done it without you.
30:42You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:54Well, well, still hanging around.
30:57I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party.
31:00Fraud.
31:02Holly, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:06What are you talking about?
31:07Just ask the models.
31:10Any of them.
31:12Oh, and Mia.
31:14Don't forget about our agreement.
31:16About Miranda and Pauline.
31:18I won't.
31:24Two new beginnings at Shovem.
31:26Speaking of new beginnings.
31:35Emily's private school application is to do next month, right?
31:40I want to help.
31:41With her education.
31:43What?
31:44Vincent, that's too much.
31:46We barely know each other.
31:48Victoria.
31:50I've known you since we were 17.
31:52I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
32:02I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:10You remember that?
32:11I remember everything.
32:12I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:22Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:25You were married.
32:27And then you were.
32:29And then you were building your career.
32:32Timing was never right.
32:36Until now.
32:37Now.
32:37Now.
32:42I have been waiting for 20 years to do this.
33:03I should probably get this.
33:05I should probably get this.
33:12Mia.
33:18God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:21That Milan disaster you turned around?
33:23Absolute magic.
33:25And now I have an opportunity that can put you on the map for good.
33:29Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:35Sean Gosling?
33:36The Sean Gosling?
33:38The very one, three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive.
33:43And if you play our cards right, the next face, Maisel Nouveau's handswear.
33:47They're taking pitches now.
33:50If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:52For you.
33:53For the brand.
33:55Word is, Joven's in the running too.
33:58Land this.
33:59Vincent and his poor Victoria are 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.
34:18God, what am I going to do?
34:20I can't design menswear.
34:22I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:26Miranda and Paulina are gone too.
34:28I'm completely on my own.
34:29And if Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:37maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over her.
34:41Thanks for meeting me.
35:04I know things are complicated between us.
35:05You mentioned Miranda and Pauline.
35:08Cut to the chase.
35:12We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tux.
35:15Miranda and Pauline are also named.
35:17Miranda's excellent with menswear.
35:18She can handle this without me.
35:19Please, wait.
35:20There's more to it.
35:21After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:25Miranda and Pauline are 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.
35:35This project is our only shot.
35:36If we land it, I can payment to Holly to keep them both.
35:40Have you worked with Sean before?
35:42No, but I've heard you have.
35:45Ages ago.
35:46I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
35:49Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left Maison alone.
35:53Really?
35:54What concept?
35:55Well...
36:00Perfect.
36:14She'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.
36:27Actually, I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:32Wait.
36:34Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:36How exactly is she part of this project?
36:38Well, 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?
36:46Of course, Vic.
36:50Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:55You need to know how to.
36:57Take all the time you need.
36:59Mia.
37:01Don't make me regret trusting you.
37:04Again.
37:04Okay.
37:16Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:24Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:29The Sean Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:31That's the one.
37:33Can you check my home office?
37:34It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:39Got it.
37:40Grace is napping.
37:41The perfect timing.
37:42Thanks, sweetie.
37:43I just need to double check something about the shoulder of construction.
37:52Mom, are you okay?
37:58Miranda?
38:00Vic?
38:04Mom, Mom, what's going on?
38:08Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:09Brenda, what happened?
38:13Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:16Those don't pay themselves.
38:18You met my husband.
38:19Old child with no paycheck.
38:21And now there's a newborn at home.
38:24Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the galsing project.
38:28What?
38:30Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:32After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:38No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:41Just gone.
38:42That's completely illegal.
38:45Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
38:50All at once.
38:52What are the odds, right?
38:53And Polly, working night shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:59Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:07And Mia knew about all this.
39:09Mia.
39:11Front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:14Didn't even blink.
39:15Too busy admiring her shiny new create and direct to the title.
39:21She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me.
39:24Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:27What?
39:29That bitch.
39:32This ends now.
39:39Damn it.
39:40Miss, Miss Michael.
39:46Miss just arrived from Milan.
39:48We need approval by noon for that.
39:50Can't you see I'm working on something important?
40:02What are you all looking at?
40:03Get back to work.
40:05Victoria would never treat us.
40:09I heard that.
40:10You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:13Then where is she now?
40:15Gone.
40:16Now I'm in charge.
40:17And if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:20Well, at least she could actually design it.
40:27What 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.
40:39I'm sorry.
40:40Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:42Show me.
40:44It's not quite ready.
40:45Now.
40:51This is garbage.
40:54Absolute garbage.
40:56I just need a little more time.
40:57We don't have more time.
40:59This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
41:00If she then gets this deal instead of us.
41:07What's that?
41:13It's just some inspiration I 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 morning.
41:24Or pack up your desk by lunch.
41:25I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:52I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:52Right on cue.
42:02Meet that sketch ASAP.
42:04Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:08The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:12She'll get her a sketch.
42:13And that's when we spring to trap.
42:28You're early.
42:30Vic.
42:31I really need that sketch.
42:33I said I'd help.
42:42Not hand over my design.
42:44Holly's all over me about this.
42:46If I don't have something tonight,
42:48Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:52Still lying, Mia.
42:53You never learn.
42:55Guess it's payback time.
42:56So, do you want my help or not?
42:59I can walk you through it.
43:01Your design could be just as good.
43:03She's such a snake.
43:06Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:09Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:12Fine.
43:13But don't touch anything.
43:15Sorry, Vic.
43:42Survival 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,
44:05we could pitch ourselves.
44:07Go after the same clients.
44:09Show 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.
44:35You're welcome, mom.
44:42I want you and your team as your van.
44:48Full creative control.
44:51I'm Miranda.
44:52Your husband's debt.
44:53Handled.
44:55And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:58Mr. Chevalier, I...
45:01I'm Pauline.
45:03Your sister is in good hands.
45:05The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:08It's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:11Mr. Chevalier!
45:12Thank you!
45:14Don't thank me.
45:15Thank Victoria.
45:16I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:21Vincent, I...
45:22I don't even know what to say.
45:25It's about time you all get what you deserve.
46:16And you're still here.
46:38Final tweaks.
46:39The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:44You've got Grace to sleep.
46:46Yeah.
46:51And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:56Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
47:06We're about to make the streets.
47:08Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:14We don't follow trends.
47:15We create them.
47:22Satin black lapels.
47:24Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:26A 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?
47:42Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:50My 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.
48:24Three X and 3s on a vinyl CEO.
48:28What's next?
48:29The bake sale?
48:31Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:33You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:35And what real loyalty looks like.
48:52Sean, glad you could make it.
48:53We have something very special to show you.
48:59Vic.
49:03I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'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.
49:23First up, me and McMichael.
49:30Maison Laveau.
49:30Next, 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?
50:53I 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 assault.
51:15I pulled my design
51:25because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:27I'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 of the entries,
51:37the committee has reached a decision.
51:39The commission goes to
51:40Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:43That's what I'm saying.
51:45Mr. 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?
52:07That's a new low.
52:14Even for you.
52:19Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:23So you know,
52:24I will be supporting Victoria's case
52:27for design theft.
52:30Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:32We're suspending all collaborations.
52:45Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:48You're blacklisted.
52:54Victoria, please.
53:02Victoria, please.
53:09I'll do anything.
53:11Please just help me save the company,
53:12the brand you built for 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 at Joven.
53:34Social media is already calling it
53:36the 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
53:57that actually means something.
54:02Mom,
54:03you might want to see this.
54:05Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:19Happy birthday to you!
54:25Guys, look!
54:29Maison Laveau on the brink.
54:30The scandal pushes fashion giant
54:33towards bankruptcy.
54:33Ouch!
54:35I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:38It's strange, isn't it?
54:47I gave them everything.
54:49Late nights,
54:51weekends,
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.
54:59But honestly,
55:01it's a weird mix.
55:03Relief, sure,
55:05but also a little bit of grief.
55:08Look,
55:08who said that our best years
55:10are behind us?
55:11Look at this!
55:14Joven pushes for
55:15paid leave
55:16and parental support
55:17across all industries.
55:20Victoria,
55:20this is you.
55:21You did this.
55:23Here's to a future
55:25where women
55:26don't have to choose
55:27between their families
55:28and their careers.
55:30Not just for us,
55:31but for every woman
55:32who comes after.
55:34Careful, Vincent.
55:36You almost forgot
55:36the best part.
55:49Victoria Winterer.
55:50Will you marry me?
56:03Yes!
56:05A thousand times yes.
56:07Woo!
56:08Yeah!
56:11Take my heart
56:13with hope for your hand
56:15I've been spending
56:18all my days
56:20Woo-hoo!
56:28Let's put the hamper!
56:45You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:49I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:52When word got out you left. Clients bailed.
56:57The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
57:02You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
57:06I know. I know.
57:22My father. The stress gave him a heart attack. He 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 don't mean for it to end like this.
57:41Maison Laveau isn't dead. I bought it. Last week.
57:46The brand. The archives. Even the debt. It's part of Given 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.
58:01You win, Victoria. I hope you do better than I did.
58:09I'll do it differently.
58:12Goodbye, Holly.
58:14Miss Winter. I just... I wanted to thank you.
58:27Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
58:33I can keep working and have my baby. You changed everything.
58:52Congratulations. Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
59:03Ready?
59:06Ready?
59:10Always.
59:22And now, Jovan's new collection...
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