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Laid Off While Pregnent
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00:11Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no, no! The system crashed mid-upload! Half the collection is the wrong season!
00:18Wrong everything!
00:20No! I'm on runways in 48 hours! If productions start with these botched designs, we're all dead! Not just fired,
00:31we're dead! Company collapses, our careers are over! Come out here and talk to us! We have 8 million tied
00:38up in this collection!
00:39I have a fashion editor from Moe, right now! One word for me, you're in some poison!
00:58Enough!
01:00Mick!
01:02Mia, Japanese indigo.
01:06Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7.
01:10Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:17Tell the boss to hold all calls. I need 28 minutes.
01:2128 minutes? The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:2527 now. Tick-tock.
01:47And done. Crisis averted.
01:50I swear to god, you're not human. 27 minutes!
01:54Holy shit!
01:55Holy shit! Pre-orders are flooding in! This will shatter every record!
02:05Vet? Are you okay?
02:09Just practice some hacks, nothing to-
02:14Oh my god, your water broke!
02:22Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:27Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:32Dad called. He wanted to know if he should come, but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges
02:39since he decided that his assistance was more comfortable than ours.
02:44That's my girl.
02:54Well, the company's yours now, Holly. But there's a condition. We need to slash costs immediately.
03:05Layoffs?
03:08That's it without leave.
03:11Oh dad, I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:15Well, just remember, whoever cleaned up that Milan disaster, they get immunity.
03:21In fact, um, they deserve a promotion.
03:28No way, this Victoria-
03:32Boss, the Milan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:38Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:42Oh, actually.
03:44How about I make you the new creative director? Starting today.
03:49Oh my god, is this really happening?
03:51She's offering me Victoria's job? I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:02But, Victoria-
04:03Don't worry about her. I'm not useless. Pre-going to stop fire.
04:11You know that collection I just rescued, Em?
04:15I hid something in the design.
04:18Your initials and now little graces.
04:21Hold them right into the fabric.
04:27And that's gonna give him a long runway?
04:30Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:33Enough for your full tuition at private school.
04:36Mom, you ain't have to.
04:38You're going to that private school.
04:40No discussion.
04:42Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:45This job will keep us afloat.
04:47I love you, Mom.
04:59Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:04After all these years in your shadow, Victoria,
05:07I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:23Look, I'm gonna fire every single one of them.
05:33What the hell?
05:35Listen up, everyone.
05:37Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:39Effective immediately.
05:42You can't just do that.
05:44She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:46They're a loss against this.
05:48Vic worked while in labor.
05:50She's the creative backbone of Maison Laveau.
05:53Maternity leave, medical insurance.
05:56These preggles are bleeding us dry.
05:59Everything okay here?
06:03Great timing.
06:05Victoria Wintour?
06:07You're fired.
06:09Clear out your desk now.
06:18You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:20I saved this company three times when your father couldn't make payroll.
06:25Three times.
06:28Well, that's ancient history.
06:32The board wants fresh blood.
06:34And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:41What?
06:42I'm the one who...
06:47Mia, you...
06:48Feel that curve?
06:50That's your signature.
06:52That's what makes it Maison Laveau.
06:58How could you?
07:00How could you?
07:00I taught you everything you know.
07:08I wish things were different, Vic.
07:12I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:21What happens to my team?
07:23Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:29Things got so bad she had to get hair.
07:32Implants.
07:33Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:38These jobs are their lifelines.
07:40Health insurance, paid maternity leave, basic human dignity.
07:43You can't just throw them away.
07:46Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:49No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection, but hey, that's corporate America for you.
07:55Or, we can shift the math.
07:58You sign.
08:00They stay.
08:01The budget works out.
08:03Think of it as...
08:06Taking one for the team.
08:09Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:12And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:15They can't lose their jobs.
08:21Come on, Vic. You say you care about them.
08:24Prove it.
08:38No.
08:39No.
08:40No.
08:595 grand, that's my severance package after 15 years, that's what I'm worth to them?
09:17Be careful, I got you.
09:27Vincent? Vincent Chevalier?
09:30Hi. High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:45So, it's true.
09:50Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Maison Laveau's
09:54Milan collection.
09:59How would you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:05Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:10What are you getting at exactly?
10:13I'm talking about you and me.
10:17Partners, your genius, my money.
10:22No corporate BS.
10:25No one holding you back.
10:31I've got a baby to think about now.
10:33And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:39Just saying.
10:44Vincent Chevalier, wow.
10:46You didn't expect to see the head of Joven, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
10:51Got your spy here?
10:56Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:01Triple her salary, corner office.
11:04You know, before the vultures at LV or Chanel swoop in.
11:07Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:11Rescuing a washed-up single mom with outdated ideas?
11:15Wow, 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?
11:26The earrings, that's Victoria's collaboration with Picardier.
11:29If her work is so far beneath you, then maybe you should just strip.
11:35Shit, shit, shit.
11:37What are you talking about? Victoria designed all of this?
11:46Actually, those were my designs.
11:51What did you just say?
11:53The spring collection.
11:55The Cartier pieces.
11:57I designed them.
11:58Under your supervision, of course, but they came from me.
12:02Oops.
12:03Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:06I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:10Then explain my signature.
12:12On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:20So what?
12:21Sketches get passed around all the time.
12:22It doesn't prove squat.
12:24Maybe she was your little...
12:26What do they call it?
12:27Guest designer?
12:29And the logo?
12:32The EW, woven in.
12:35Victoria's signature mark.
12:37It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:40Well, Mia, explain it.
12:41Make me shut up.
12:46It's funny.
12:47All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in their life.
12:52They all have EW and GW so near too.
12:56Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
12:59Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:03It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:07Is there a special EW and GW in your life too?
13:12Well, Mia, tell them.
13:13Tell them you designed this.
13:15Tell them you saved Milan.
13:18The logo, it's...
13:21It's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:25You lying little bitch!
13:27That promotion was for saving the company.
13:33Look at the logo again.
13:35It's not EW or GW.
13:39It's actually two M's.
13:42MM for McMichael, my last name.
13:48See?
13:49One M flipped.
13:51One upright.
13:52It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:55It's mine.
13:57That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:01Oh my god, she's right.
14:02It does look more like two M's.
14:06You manipulated bitch.
14:08You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:12You learned well, Mia.
14:15Maybe too well.
14:16You'll regret this.
14:20Mark, let's leave.
14:21We don't have to sink to their level.
14:24Okay.
14:25And let me drive you home, okay?
14:27My Ferrari's outside.
14:29I got this.
14:30You shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:37Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:41Just take care of Miranda and Polly, will you?
14:46That's right!
14:47Get the hell out of my company!
14:48Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:56Oh, I'm Victoria.
15:00A VIP invitation for Harris Fashion Week.
15:03Front row.
15:04I think you'll find it.
15:06Enlightening.
15:07No.
15:15Every pregnant woman fired.
15:18All of us.
15:19Just like that.
15:21No severance.
15:23No warning.
15:24Nothing.
15:24But a box and a security escort.
15:27It's true.
15:32Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:36Their termination people wouldn't practically pay for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:41Now, about Paris Fashion Week.
15:44Your designs are eagerly awaited.
15:49You should've kept your legs closed.
15:59Oh my god, mom.
16:00This is insane.
16:02I can't believe we're actually here.
16:04Victoria Winter.
16:05The Nuclear Vic.
16:06Your mom's basically a legend.
16:09You know that, right?
16:11We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Léveau.
16:15Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:20Wait.
16:21Maison Léveau?
16:23Well, well.
16:24The queen without her crown graces us with her presence.
16:27Brave of you to show up here.
16:29What's next?
16:30Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:34Leaving so soon.
16:36You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:39Because mommy dearest build you in on her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore.
16:47Mom, is that true?
16:51Don't worry.
16:53She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
16:56Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
16:59Still pretending she matters.
17:04My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:09If Maison Léveau was putting people like you in charge of the business,
17:13then maybe she deserves to crash and burn.
17:15Well, look at that.
17:16It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:19Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:23That's gotta sting, huh?
17:25Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero.
17:30But hey, good news.
17:31There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hard-working children.
17:35If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:39That's enough.
17:43That's enough.
17:45You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:48You never belonged in this world.
17:50Look at her.
17:51A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
17:55That dress.
17:58It's a cheap knockoff.
18:01Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:05It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:11What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:14Remove that dress.
18:16We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:21Hey, stop it! Let go of my mom!
18:24Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:27Take your hands off her now.
18:32Vincent.
18:38You're dismissed.
18:47You alright?
18:51You alright?
18:53Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
18:56The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
18:59What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:03That knockoff?
19:05That you so eager to trash her for?
19:08It's Chauvin.
19:11Haute couture.
19:12Winter collection.
19:13Not even released yet.
19:16Price tag?
19:18300,000.
19:19Wow!
19:21You gave her that.
19:22That's right.
19:23You did.
19:26I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:30Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:33Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:36Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight.
19:38He's her walking trust fund.
19:42Victoria's sleeping her weight at the top.
19:45It's just so predictably desperate.
19:51You really don't understand real talent.
19:53Do you?
19:55For those of you who don't know me.
19:58I'm Vincent Chevalier.
20:00CEO of Joven.
20:03And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:10I've followed your career from a distance for years.
20:13Your brilliance.
20:15Your principles.
20:16Your passion.
20:19Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:23Mom, did you know about this?
20:25I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:29But in the meantime, what I will do
20:32is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:36She won't let you down, boss.
20:41You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:44She's nothing but a has-been.
20:47The show is about to start.
20:49Your seats are waiting.
20:55Holy shit.
20:57The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:00Talk about a power couple.
21:02They could run the entire industry.
21:05This isn't over, bitch.
21:07Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:09What do you mean?
21:15What do you mean?
21:18What do you mean?
21:19So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:25Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:30Some people, too.
21:36Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show,
21:39I have an important announcement. This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief. She's been
21:44stealing designs from my creative director for years. It's true. She took my work and
21:52passed it off as her own. I've slaved away on those designs day and night. And Victoria
22:00had the nerve to pass them off as her own. That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't
22:08Victoria. Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation. That's enough, Holly.
22:17Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are. Your personal
22:21life is just as fake as the so-called talent. Did you know she slept with half the executives
22:27in the industry? That's her real design strategy. Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:34And those kids she's so proud of? Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:39How dare you!
22:43Chris Jenkins. Missing Michaels. It's a disaster in there. There's something wrong with the
22:49collection. It's the fabric. Not now.
22:56The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the light. The dresses are literally falling
23:02apart. We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime. Is this some kind of sick joke,
23:07Maison Leval? Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence? This is completely unprofessional.
23:13I have 10 million invested in this collection. This is breach of contract.
23:21It's actually fixable.
23:24Oh, you can't seriously be thinking about helping with backstabbing vultures.
23:30Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week. Maison Leval appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:36Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:40The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion house?
23:49This show doesn't happen. You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
23:53We're talking billions. We're talking billions, Holly. Billions.
24:20What's this? Now.
24:23How? The fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials. I can't magically make new dresses in an
24:30hour. You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work. If you don't, those breach penalties are coming
24:37out of your pocket. That's billions of dollars. Then you better figure something out. Because if you
24:44don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
24:59Miss Winter, how do you respond of accusations over design theft?
25:04Is there any truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life?
25:08Please respect Miss Winter's privacy. And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:16We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:29Excuse me. Excuse me. It's okay, puppy. I'll be right back.
25:41What do you want, Mia?
25:46Vic, I really need your help.
25:48Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
25:54Look, I know you're furious. I would be too. But think about Miranda and Pauline for a second.
26:01What about them?
26:02Their jobs are on the line with this show. If we tank, they're done. Holly will fire them without a
26:08second thought. Please, if you care about them keeping their jobs, just help us out here.
26:15Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show.
26:18Yes, absolutely. And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:22Please, Vic, not for me. For them. For it's food.
26:27I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:32What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:37They couldn't make it. Holly cut the travel budget. Is that right?
26:44Victoria, I know I don't deserve your help. They do.
26:51Fine. I'll help you. But I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline. Not for you.
27:09Oh my god. It's Victoria Winter. The nuclear veck.
27:13I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric now.
27:23I need royal fuchsia for this stitching. Regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric.
27:28Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:34Would this work?
27:41Vincent, how did you...
27:44I figured you might need some supplies, so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit.
27:52This is perfect, but Joven and Maison Laveau are competitors. Why would you help them?
28:00I'm not helping them. I'm helping you.
28:05I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:08I have a design I've been saving. Something special I've never shown anyone. It's yours now.
28:15I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:19Then what do you want?
28:22You.
28:24What?
28:28You're a talent.
28:30You're a vision.
28:32Come and work as Joven.
28:35I'm in.
28:36I'll work for you.
28:38Just like that?
28:39Just like that.
28:41Now, let me finish my final job for Maison Laveau.
28:58So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get out.
29:01I want me back.
29:04Don't ever change.
29:07I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:12She's doing it in minutes.
29:14What would have taken us hours?
29:16Whoa.
29:17No wonder they call her the Nuclear Vic.
29:19It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:23The woman I replace making me look like an amateur.
29:27Learn how to be myself.
29:31Five minutes till show time.
29:33We made it.
29:42I don't know.
29:46Well?
29:47Do we pull the plug or not?
29:49We're good.
29:50Everything's back on track.
29:52See?
29:52I knew firing Victoria was the right call. You've got twice her talent.
29:58Yeah, right.
30:00This is exactly why I promoted you. You fix this, it's not make them.
30:12To Victoria, the real hero of the night.
30:26Mom, you're insane. I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:32Couldn't have done it without you.
30:35You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:45Well, well, still hanging around. I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party. Fraud.
30:53Polly, why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
30:57What are you talking about?
30:59Just ask the models. Any of them.
31:03Oh, and Mia. Don't forget about our agreement. About Miranda and Pauline.
31:09I won't.
31:14Two new beginnings at Chauvin.
31:23Speaking of new beginnings. Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:30I want to help. With her education.
31:34What? Vincent, that's too much. We barely know each other.
31:41Victoria, I've known you since we were 17.
31:44I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
31:53I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:00You remember that?
32:02I remember everything.
32:06I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:13Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:15You were married.
32:18And then you weren't.
32:20And then you were building your career.
32:23Timing was never right.
32:27Until now.
32:37I have been waiting 20 years to do this.
32:52I should probably get this.
33:04Mia?
33:08God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:12That Milan disaster you turned around? Absolute magic.
33:16And now I have an opportunity that could put you on the map for good.
33:20Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars red carpet.
33:25Sean Gosling?
33:27The Sean Gosling?
33:28The very one.
33:30Three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Man Alive,
33:33and if we play our cards right,
33:35the next face of the Maison and the Bull is a menswear.
33:38They're taking pitches now.
33:40If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:43For you. For the brand.
33:45Where it is, Joven's in the running too.
33:48Land this.
33:50Vincent and his poor Victoria are done.
33:55Seal the deal?
33:56I'll bump your pay by 20%.
33:59I've got this, Holly.
34:01You won't regret it.
34:08God, what am I going to do?
34:10I can't design menswear.
34:12I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:16Miranda and Pauline are gone too.
34:18I'm completely on my own.
34:21If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:27maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over.
34:52I can squeeze one more miracle over.
34:57Miranda and Pauline, cut to the chase.
35:02We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tux.
35:05Miranda and Pauline are also named.
35:06Miranda's excellent with menswear.
35:08She can handle this without me.
35:09Please, wait. There's more to it.
35:11After Paris, Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster.
35:15Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block.
35:18I've been fighting for them.
35:20Are you serious?
35:21Pauline's due any day now.
35:23Trust me, I know.
35:24This project is our only shot.
35:26If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:30Have you worked with Sean before?
35:32No, but I've heard you have.
35:35Ages ago, I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala.
35:39Actually, I was sketching a new tuxedo concept frame right before I left Maison Malone.
35:43Really? What concept?
35:49Well...
36:03Perfect. She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:07I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:11Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:15I do.
36:16Actually, I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau.
36:21Wait.
36:23Miranda went on maternity leave last week.
36:25How exactly is she part of this project?
36:28Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have,
36:32Holly's letting her work from home.
36:33Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:37Of course, Vic.
36:39Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here.
36:45You need to think about it.
36:47Take all the time you need.
36:49Mia.
36:50Don't make me regret trusting you.
36:53Again.
37:11Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:13Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:17The Shawn Gosselin one with the black satin lapels?
37:21That's the one.
37:22Can you check my home office?
37:23It should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025.
37:28Got it.
37:29Grace is napping.
37:30The perfect timing.
37:31Thanks, sweetie.
37:32I just need to double check something about that.
37:38Shoulder.
37:39Instruction.
37:41Mom, are you okay?
37:47Miranda?
37:49Rick?
37:53Mom, Mom, what's going on?
37:57Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:00Miranda, what happened?
38:02Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:04Bills don't pay themselves.
38:06You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:12Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the Gosselin project.
38:17What?
38:18Is that the story she's spinning now?
38:22After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:27No severance, no cover, nothing.
38:29Just gone.
38:31That's completely illegal.
38:34Company lawyer said that we all suddenly violated some buried performance clause.
38:38All at once.
38:40What are the odds, right?
38:42And Polly?
38:43Working night shifts at 24 hours diner.
38:47Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
38:55And Mia knew about all this.
38:57Mia.
38:59Front row seat when Holly made an announcement.
39:02Didn't even blink.
39:04Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title.
39:08She's been using you and Pauline to manipulate me.
39:12Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:15What?
39:17That bitch!
39:20This ends now.
39:27Damn it!
39:33Miss, Miss Michael.
39:34He's just arrived from Milan.
39:36We need approval by noon for them.
39:38Can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:49What are you all looking at? Get back to work!
39:53Victoria would never treat us like this.
39:56I heard that.
39:58You think Victoria is so perfect?
40:01Then where is she now?
40:03Gone.
40:03Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:08Well, at least you could actually design it.
40:15What the hell is going on here?
40:18Just a great disagreement. Everything's under control.
40:21The Gosling Pitch, tell me you have something presentable.
40:27Of course, I'm just finalizing some details.
40:30Show me.
40:31It's not quite ready.
40:33Now.
40:39This is garbage.
40:42Absolute garbage!
40:43I just need a little more time.
40:45We don't have more time. This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
40:48If Chauvin gets this deal instead of us.
40:54What's that?
41:00It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:05I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil.
41:08Get me a winning design way tomorrow morning.
41:10Or pack up your desk by lunch!
41:36I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:44Right on cue.
41:48Meet that sketch ASAP.
41:51Miranta and Pauline's futures depend on it.
41:54The absolute nerve of this woman.
41:59She'll get her a sketch.
42:01And that's when we spring the trap.
42:15You're early.
42:16Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:26I said I'd help. Not hand over my design.
42:30Holly's all over me about this.
42:32If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:37Still lying Mia. You never learn. Guess it's payback time.
42:43So, do you want my help or not?
42:45I can walk you through it. Your design could be just as good.
42:49She's such a snake.
42:53Vic, my stomach is killing me.
42:55Can you run to the pharmacy and get something please?
42:59Fine. Don't touch anything.
43:12I'm sorry, Vic.
43:16I'm sorry, Vic.
43:17Survival of the fittest.
43:17I'm sorry, Vic.
43:20I'm sorry, Vic.
43:28Survival of the fittest.
43:41You just let her take your work?
43:43She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
43:49You know, boss.
43:50We could pitch ourselves.
43:52Go after the same clients.
43:54Show them what real design looks like.
43:57We're not out yet.
44:05Oh, there's a revolution room.
44:16I figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:22You're welcome, Mom.
44:27I want you and your team as your vent.
44:32Full creative control.
44:35I'm Miranda.
44:36Your husband's debt.
44:38Handled.
44:39And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:43Mr. Chevalier, I...
44:45I'm Pauline.
44:47Your sister is in good hands.
44:50The best heart surgeon in the country.
44:52Is already prepping for her next surgery.
44:55Mr. Chevalier!
44:57Thank you!
44:58Don't thank me.
45:00Thank Victoria.
45:01I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:03I'm...
45:05Vincent, I...
45:07I don't even know what to say.
45:10It's about time...
45:11you all get what you deserve.
45:16I'm...
45:19I'm...
45:20If you're...
45:25I'm the one who...
45:28Who you...
45:29I'm...
45:29And...
46:19And you're still here?
46:21Final tweaks.
46:23The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:28You've got Grace to sleep.
46:32Yeah.
46:35And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:40Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
46:47Remember, smile.
46:49We're about to make the streak.
46:54Maison Laveau sets the bar.
46:55We don't follow trends.
46:58We create them.
47:04Satin black lapels.
47:06Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:09A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:13I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:22What is that bitch doing here?
47:28Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:32My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:38I didn't expect to see you here.
47:40I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
47:46I multitask.
47:48Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
47:52You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategy's working wonders.
47:56The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:00And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:05Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:07Three X and threes and a rival CEO.
48:10What's next?
48:10A fake sale?
48:13Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:14You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:17And what real loyalty looks like.
48:32Sean, glad you can make it.
48:34We have something very special to show you.
48:39Vic.
48:43I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
48:47Congratulations.
48:48Thank you, Sean.
48:49It's good to see you.
48:52Let's begin the pitches.
48:55You ready to lose?
48:56You're out of your league.
48:58You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:07First up, Mia McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:27Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:31Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:40Beautiful work.
49:41Both themes.
49:47We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
49:53After careful consideration, we're awarding project to...
50:00Maison Laveau.
50:01Oh, my God.
50:04Of course.
50:06This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:18What the hell did you people put me in?
50:21Are you trying to kill me?
50:23Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:26Who designed this tuxedo?
50:27Did you even read the brief?
50:31I mean, you must have read the brief.
50:34It's not complicated.
50:35It says no synthetic blend.
50:39I mean, it must be some kind of mistake.
50:41Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
50:44A mistake?
50:45I could have ended up in the emergency room.
50:49Victoria, please, tell these amateurs
50:52why you pulled your last design.
51:00I pulled my design
51:01because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:04I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:07And that's why Victoria is the best.
51:09She actually pays attention.
51:11After reviewing all of the entries,
51:13the committee has reached a decision.
51:15The commission goes to
51:17Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:19Which are them.
51:22Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:25Mia's design was the frontrunner all along.
51:27That's why they picked her first.
51:32Maybe everyone should see this.
51:40Wait, Mia, did you actually steal Victoria's design?
51:47Not so near low.
51:49Even for you.
51:53Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
51:57So you know,
51:59I will be supporting Victoria's case
52:02for design theft.
52:05Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:08We're suspending all collaborations.
52:20Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:23You're blacklisted.
52:29Victoria, please.
52:38Victoria, please.
52:41I'll do anything.
52:42Please just help me save the company,
52:44the brand you built for 15 years.
52:47You made your choices, Holly.
52:50Now you live with them.
52:53Why would we went too far?
53:00Sean Gosling's look tonight is a game-changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:06Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
53:16To the best comeback in fashion history,
53:19and to the women who made it happen.
53:22And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:28Mom, you might want to see this.
53:41Happy birthday, Victoria.
53:45Happy birthday to you!
53:51Guys, look!
53:55Maison Laveau on the brink.
53:57The scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:01Ouch!
54:02I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:05It's strange, isn't it?
54:10We gave them everything.
54:12Late nights, weekends,
54:15all the best years,
54:16and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:19Now it's all crashing down.
54:21I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:24Honestly, it's a weird mix.
54:27Relief, sure,
54:28but also a little bit of grief.
54:31Look,
54:31who said that our best years are behind us?
54:34Look at this!
54:37Joven pushes for paid leave and parental support
54:40across all industries.
54:43Victoria, this is you!
54:44You did this!
54:47Here's to a future
54:49where women don't have to choose
54:50between their families and their careers.
54:53Not just for us,
54:54but for every woman who comes after.
54:58Careful, Vincent.
54:59You almost forgot the best part.
55:12Victoria Winter.
55:16Will you marry me?
55:22Yes!
55:23A thousand times yes!
55:25Woo!
55:28Woo!
55:29Take my heart,
55:31lift over your hands.
55:35I've been spending all my days
55:37just trying to find you breath.
55:42Give me love when this.
55:45Ha, it's birthday ever!
55:47Yeah.
55:47Perfect.
55:48Okay.
56:03you came I thought you'd want to see me like this I came because I wanted to hear it from
56:09you
56:10when word got out you left clients bailed the board freaked numbers tanked I couldn't stop it
56:20you stood Maison Laveau into this storm Holly I know you know my father the stress gave him a heart
56:34attack he won't even speak to me anymore I destroyed everything I thought Slash and
56:42cost and save us but instead I gutted the company I don't mean for it to end like this Maison
56:50Laveau
56:51isn't dead I bought it last week brand the archives even the debt it's part of Jeven now
57:04to make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours
57:12you win Victoria I hope you do better than I did I'll do it differently
57:21goodbye Holly
57:37miss winter I just I wanted to thank you because of your campaign my company gave me maternity leave
57:47I can't keep working and have my baby you changed everything congratulations wishing you and your little
57:59one every happiness ready
58:10me always
58:25and now Jovan's new collection designed by Victoria Wintour
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