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Laid Off While Pregnant
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00:00Shit! No, no, no, no, no, no! The system crashed mid-upload! Half the collection is the wrong season! Wrong everything!
00:20No! The Lund Runway is in 48 hours! If production starts with these botched designs, we're all dead! Not just fired, we're dead! Company collapses, our careers are over!
00:35Come out here and talk to us! We have 8 million tied up in this collection!
00:39I have a fashion editor from Lund Run right now! One word for me, your industry poison!
00:50Enough! Vic!
01:02Mia, Japanese indigo. Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7. Pauline, handle those vultures.
01:13Tell the boss to hold all calls. I need 28 minutes.
01:2028 minutes? The whole system takes 15 to reboot.
01:2427 now. Tick tock.
01:28I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:35I swear to god, you're not human. 27 minutes!
01:41Holy shit! Pre-orders are flooding in. This will shatter every record.
01:46I'm done. Crisis averted.
01:49I swear to god, you're not human. 27 minutes!
01:5327 minutes!
01:54Holy shit! Pre-orders are flooding in. This will shatter every record.
02:04Vic! Are you okay?
02:08Just...frax and hicks. Nothing to...
02:14Oh my god, your water broke!
02:16Mom, you were seriously in active labor while saving the entire company?
02:27Multitasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:29Dad 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.
02:43That's my girl.
02:55Well, the company's yours now, Holly, but there's a condition.
03:00We need to slash costs immediately.
03:04Layoffs?
03:05Absent 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, they deserve a promotion.
03:25No way this Victoria Wintour saved the company since she's not even there.
03:32Boss, the Milan collection crisis? Averted. Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:41Ew, you saved the entire collection? Impressive.
03:45Oh, 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? I can finally get rid of that bitch hanging over my head?
04:01But Victoria- Don't worry about her. I'm not useless. I'm going to smell fire.
04:10You know that collection I just rescued, Em? I hid something in the design. Your initials and now little graces.
04:24I'm moving right into the fabric.
04:30And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:33Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial. Enough for your full tuition of private school.
04:39Mom, you ain't have to.
04:41You're going to that private school. No discussion. Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:48This job will keep us afloat.
04:50I love you, Mom.
04:52I love you, Mom.
05:02Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:07After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:13Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:29What the hell?
05:39Listen up everyone.
05:40Victoria Wintour is terminated. Effective immediately.
05:44You can't just do that. She's in the hospital having her baby. There are laws against this.
05:50Vic worked while in labor. She's the creative backbone of Maison Niveau.
05:56Maternity leave, medical insurance, these preggles are bleeding us dry.
06:02Everything okay here?
06:07Great timing. Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:11Clear out your desk now.
06:22You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:24I saved this company three times when your father could have made payroll.
06:28Three times.
06:30Well, that's ancient history. The board wants fresh blood. And Mia here just saved the entire Milan collection.
06:45What?
06:46I'm the one who...
06:49Mia, you...
06:52Feel that curve?
06:54That's her signature.
06:55That's what makes it Maison Niveau.
07:02How could you?
07:03I taught you everything you know.
07:12I wish things were different, Vic.
07:14I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:26What happens to my team?
07:28Miranda pulled all-nighters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:34Things got so bad she had to get hair, implants.
07:38Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:42These jobs are their lifelines.
07:44Health insurance.
07:45Paid maternity leave.
07:46Basic human dignity.
07:47You can't just throw them away.
07:50Well, actually, legally speaking, we can.
07:53No mandated paid maternity leave.
07:55No real protection.
07:56But hey, that's corporate America for you.
08:00Or we can shift the math.
08:03You sign.
08:04They stay.
08:06The budget works out.
08:08Think of it as...
08:10Taking one for the team.
08:13Miranda's still drowning in her husband's debts.
08:16And Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:19They can't lose their jobs.
08:25Come on, Vic. You say you care about them.
08:28Prove it.
08:29Come on, Vic.
08:30I can't.
08:41Come on, Vic.
08:44Aw, Vic.
08:46You, thank you!
08:55Five grand.
09:05That's my severance package after 15 years.
09:07That's what I'm worth to them.
09:22Careful.
09:23I got you.
09:31Vincent?
09:32Vincent Chevalier?
09:34Hi.
09:38High school feels like another lifetime, doesn't it?
09:42So, it's true.
09:53Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving Maison LeBeau's Milan collection.
09:59How 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.
10:12What are you getting at exactly?
10:15I'm talking about you and me.
10:17Partners.
10:18You're genius.
10:19My money.
10:20No corporate BS.
10:21No one holding you back.
10:23I've got a baby to think about now.
10:24And I have an empty corner office with a view and an attached nursery.
10:38Just saying.
10:39Vincent Chevalier.
10:40Wow.
10:41You didn't expect to see the head of Joven, our corporate nemesis, strolling into the office.
10:53Got your spy here?
10:56Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria your soft landing.
11:05Triple her salary, corner office.
11:08You know, before the vultures at LB or Chanel swoop in.
11:12Oh, so you're dumpster diving now.
11:15Rescuing 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.
11:25I mean, the jacket, it's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:30The earrings, it's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:33If her work is so far beneath you, then maybe you should just strip.
11:39Shit, shit, shit.
11:41What are you talking about?
11:43Victoria designed all of this?
11:46Actually, those were my designs.
11:53What did you just say?
11:58The spring collection.
11:59The Cartier pieces.
12:01I designed them.
12:03Under your supervision, of course, but they came from me.
12:06Oops.
12:07Looks like you've been backing the wrong horse, Vincent.
12:10I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:13Then explain my signature on the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:20So what?
12:25Sketches get passed around all the time.
12:27It doesn't prove squat.
12:29Maybe she was your little, what do they call it?
12:32The dress designer?
12:34And the logo?
12:35The EW woven in Victoria's signature mark.
12:41It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:44Well, Mia, explain it and make her shut up.
12:47It's funny.
12:52All those pieces from the Milan collection that everyone's losing in the world.
12:57They all have EW and GW so new too.
13:01Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
13:04Her newborn is Grace Winter.
13:07It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all your designs, Mia.
13:12Is there a special EW and GW in your life too?
13:16Well, Mia, tell them.
13:18Tell them you designed this.
13:20Tell them you saved Milan.
13:22The logo, it's...
13:25It's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:29You lying little bitch!
13:31That promotion was for saving the company.
13:35Look at the logo again.
13:40It's not EW or GW.
13:44It's actually two Ms.
13:47MM for McMichael, my last name.
13:51See?
13:54One M flipped.
13:56One upright.
13:57It's not for Grace or Emily.
14:00It's mine.
14:02That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:04Oh my god, she's right.
14:07It does look more like two Ms.
14:10You manipulative bitch.
14:12You really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:17You learned well, Mia.
14:20Maybe too well.
14:22You'll regret this.
14:24Come on, Vincent.
14:26We don't have to sink to their level.
14:29Okay.
14:30Then let me drive you home, okay?
14:32My Ferrari is outside.
14:33When I got this, you shouldn't be caring anymore.
14:41Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:44Just take care of Miranda and Pauli, will you?
14:51That's right! Get the hell out of my company!
14:53Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
15:02Oh, I'm Victoria.
15:06VIP invitation.
15:07Paris Fashion Week.
15:09Front row.
15:10I think you'll find it.
15:11Enlightening.
15:12Every pregnant woman fired.
15:23All of us.
15:25Just like that.
15:27No severance.
15:28No warning.
15:29Nothing.
15:30But a box and a security ass group.
15:38Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:41Their termination people won't practically pay for your sign and bonus my writing star.
15:46Now, about Miranda's fashion week.
15:49Their designs are eagerly awaited.
15:54You should have kept your legs closed.
15:56Oh my god, mom.
15:57This is insane.
15:58I can't believe we're actually here.
15:59Victoria Wintour.
16:00The Nuclear Vic.
16:01Your mom's basically a legend.
16:02You know that, right?
16:03We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Maison Léveau.
16:17Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:22Wait, Maison Léveau?
16:24Well, well.
16:25The Queen without our crown graces us with her presents.
16:28We're not going to die.
16:29Oh, yeah.
16:30Well, well, the queen without her crown graces us with her presence.
16:34Brave of you to show up here.
16:36What's next?
16:37Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:39What?
16:40That's great.
16:41Leaving so soon?
16:42You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:44Has mommy dearest filled you in on her little career update about getting canned for not
16:49cutting it anymore?
16:51Mom, is that true?
16:55Don't worry, she'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying your tuition bills.
17:03Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter, still pretending she matters.
17:07My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:15If Ms. Oliveau is putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe she deserves
17:20to crash and burn.
17:21Well, look at that, it seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:26Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:29That's got a sting, huh?
17:31Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero?
17:35But hey, good news, there's a factory down the street that's always looking for hard-working
17:41children.
17:42If paying the bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:46That's enough.
17:49That's enough.
17:52You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:54You never belonged in this world.
17:57Look at her, a jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
18:03That dress, it's a cheap knockoff.
18:08Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week, it's not just pathetic.
18:12It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:16What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:21Remove that dress.
18:22We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:26Hey, stop it, let go of my mom!
18:29Now let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:33Take your hands off her now.
18:36Vincent.
18:38You're dismissed.
18:42You're right?
18:59You're right?
19:00Lookin' flip.
19:01Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chevalier.
19:03The reclusive billionaire who never shows up anywhere?
19:06What the hell is he doing with Victoria?
19:11That knockoff that you're so eager to trash her for?
19:15It's Chauvinne, haute couture, winter collection, not even released yet.
19:23Price tag, $300,000.
19:26Wow!
19:28You gave her that.
19:29That's right, you did.
19:34I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:37Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:39Victoria's bagged herself a sugar daddy.
19:44Mr. Billionaire's not a white knight, he's her walking trust fund.
19:49Victoria sleeping her weight at the top.
19:52It's just so predictably desperate.
19:58You really don't understand real talent, do you?
20:03For those of you who don't know me, I'm Vincent Chevalier, CEO of Juventus.
20:11And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:17I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:21Your brilliance, your principles, your passion.
20:27Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:30Mom, did you know about this?
20:33Now I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:37But in the meantime, what I will do, is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform
20:42that it deserves.
20:44She won't let you down, boss.
20:45You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:51She's nothing but a has-been.
20:53The show is about to start.
20:56Your seats are waiting.
21:00Holy shit.
21:04The industry golden boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:08Talk about a power couple.
21:10They could run the entire industry.
21:13This isn't over, bitch.
21:15Wait till you see what I've prepared for you.
21:20So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:33Some talents you recognize immediately.
21:38Some people too.
21:44Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show, I have an important announcement.
21:49This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:52She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:57It's true.
21:58She took my work and passed it off as her own.
22:01I've slaved away on those designs, day and night.
22:07And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:14That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:17Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:20That's enough, Holly.
22:22Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:28Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:32What?
22:33Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:37That's her real design strategy.
22:39Stop it, Holly.
22:40You're embarrassing yourself.
22:42And those kids she's so proud of?
22:44Who knows who their real fathers are.
22:46How dare you?
22:49Miss Jenkins, Miss McMichaels, it's a disaster in there.
22:56There's something wrong with the collection.
22:57Where's the fabric?
22:58Not now.
22:59The primary fabrics are disintegrating under the lights.
23:00The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:01We've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:02Is this some kind of sick joke, Maison Moval?
23:03Are you canceling the show because of your incompetence?
23:19This is completely unprofessional.
23:22I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:25This is breach of contract.
23:29It's actually fixable.
23:32Well, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you backstabbing vultures.
23:38Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week.
23:41Maison Moval appears to be imploding underneath new leadership.
23:44Sources say the entire collection may be canceled minutes before showtime.
23:48The question on everyone's mind, is this the end for the once prestigious fashion house?
23:55This show doesn't happen.
23:58You're personally liable for the breach penalties.
24:01No one says we're talking billions, homie.
24:03Billions.
24:04Billions.
24:05Billions.
24:06Billions.
24:07Billions.
24:08Billions.
24:09Billions.
24:10Billions.
24:11now how the fabric supplier must have sent us defective materials I can't
24:37magically make new dresses in an hour you have exactly 30 minutes to make this work if you
24:44don't those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket that's billions of dollars then you
24:51better figure something out because if you don't I'll make sure you never work in fashion again
25:07miss winter how do you respond of accusations over design theft is there any truth to holly
25:15jenkins claims about your personal life please respect miss winter's privacy and for the record
25:21you'll also see who the real thief is we're gathering evidence as we speak
25:37excuse me excuse me it's okay I'll be right back
25:44what do you want Mia
25:51Vick I really need your help funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled
26:01look I know you're furious I would be too but think about Miranda and Pauline for a second
26:09what about them their jobs are on the line with this show if we tank they're done holly will fire
26:17them without a second thought please if you care about them keeping their jobs just don't put this
26:23out of here Miranda and Pauline are responsible for this show yes absolutely and they're counting
26:29on this being a hit please not for me for that I would have expected them to be here in Paris you
26:39know for such a make-or-break show what exactly happened to them Mia
26:43they they couldn't make it holly cut the travel budget
26:50is that right Toria I know I don't deserve your help
26:57they do fine I'll help but I'm doing this for Miranda and Pauline not for you
27:07oh my god it's Victoria winter the nuclear beck I need scissors thread and fresh lining fabric now
27:26I need royal fuchsia for the stitching regular fuchsia won't work for this fabric does anyone have royal fuchsia thread
27:40will this work
27:44Vincent how did you I figured you might need some supplies so I had my assistant bring over Joven's emergency kit
27:59this is perfect but Joven and Maison Lavoe are competitors why would you help them
28:10I'm not helping them I'm helping you
28:13I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return
28:18I have a design I've been saving something special I've never shown anyone it's yours now
28:24I don't want your design Victoria
28:28then what do you want
28:31you
28:33what
28:39your talent your vision
28:42come and work as Joven
28:45I'm in
28:46I'll work for you
28:48just like that
28:50just like that
28:51now
28:51let me finish my final job for Maison Lavoe
28:58I hate it
29:00when I con
29:01I wish I was cool
29:04like the new girl at school
29:06I regret it
29:08so I'mma get
29:09I'mma get
29:10I'mma get
29:11I want me back
29:13don't ever change
29:16I'm gonna be proud of my name
29:22she's doing in minutes
29:24what would have taken us hours
29:26whoa
29:27no wonder they call her the nuclear Vic
29:29it's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing
29:33the woman I replaced making me look like an amateur
29:42five minutes till showtime
29:43we made it
29:44we made it
29:56well
29:57do we pull the plug or not?
29:59we're good
30:00everything's back on track
30:01see
30:03I knew firing Victoria was the right call
30:06you've got twice her talent
30:07yeah
30:09right
30:10this is exactly why I promoted you
30:13you
30:14you fix this
30:15let's not make them
30:23to Victoria
30:24the real hero of the night
30:37mom
30:38you're insane
30:39I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour
30:42I couldn't have done it without you
30:46you know
30:47if you start dating before you work together
30:49it doesn't count as an office romance
30:55well well still hanging around
30:58I thought you'd be too embarrassed to show your face at the after party
31:01fraud
31:03Pauline
31:04Pauline
31:04why don't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight
31:07what are you talking about
31:09just ask the models
31:11any of them
31:13oh and Mia
31:15don't forget about our agreement
31:17about Miranda and Pauline
31:19Pauline
31:19I won't
31:25two new beginnings at Chauvin
31:34speaking of new beginnings
31:37Emily's private school application is due next month right
31:39I want to help
31:42I want to help
31:43with their education
31:44what
31:45Vincent
31:46that
31:47that's too much
31:48we barely know each other
31:49Victoria
31:51I've known you since we were 17
31:56I remember
31:57watching you win that regional competition
32:00in that silver dress
32:02the one you made from scratch
32:04I saw
32:05the way your eyes lit up
32:07when you talked about
32:08changing the fashion world
32:10you remember that
32:12I remember everything
32:14I
32:16have followed your career
32:18all these years
32:20just
32:21hoping that our paths would cross again
32:23why didn't you ever reach out
32:25we were married
32:27and then you weren't
32:29and then you were building your career
32:32your career
32:34timing
32:35just
32:36was never right
32:38until now
32:48I have been waiting
32:5020 years to do this
33:02I
33:05should
33:06probably get this
33:16Mia
33:20God I was so right about firing Victoria
33:23that Milan disaster you turned around
33:25absolute magic
33:26and now I have an opportunity
33:28that could put you on the map for good
33:30Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo
33:32for the Oscars red carpet
33:36Sean Gosling
33:37the Sean Gosling
33:39the very one
33:40three-time Oscar winner
33:42people's sexiest man alive
33:43and if you play our cards right
33:45the next face
33:46the Maison Lebeau is menswear
33:48they're taking pitches now
33:50if he picks yours
33:52this changes everything
33:53for you
33:54for the brand
33:55where it is
33:57Joven's in the running too
33:58land this
34:00Vincent
34:01and his poor Victoria
34:02are done
34:07seal the deal
34:08I'll bump your pay by 20%
34:09I've got this Holly
34:12you won't regret it
34:20God what am I gonna do
34:21I can't design menswear
34:23I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help
34:26Miranda and Paulina are gone too
34:29I'm completely on my own
34:32if Holly bought that
34:34I saved Milan
34:35and fixed Paris
34:36when it was
34:37all Victoria
34:39maybe
34:40I can squeeze one more miracle over
34:42her
35:04thanks for meeting me
35:05I know things are complicated between us
35:07you mentioned Miranda and Pauline
35:08you mentioned Miranda and Pauline
35:09cut to the chase
35:14we're pitching for Sean's Oscar tucks
35:16Miranda and Pauline are also on the team
35:17Miranda's excellent with menswear
35:19she can handle this without me
35:20please wait there's more to it
35:22after Paris
35:23Holly needed someone to blame for the fabric disaster
35:26Miranda and Pauline
35:27are on the chopping block
35:29I've been fighting for them
35:31are you serious?
35:32Pauline's due any day now
35:34trust me I know
35:36this project is our only shot
35:38if we land it
35:39I can convince Pauline to keep them both
35:41have you worked with Sean before?
35:43no
35:44but I've heard you have
35:45ages ago
35:47I did a jacket frame for the Met Gala
35:50actually I was sketching a new tuxedo concept
35:53for him right before I left Maison Malone
35:55really?
35:56what concept?
36:01well
36:02perfect
36:16she's handing everything over without even realizing
36:18I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project
36:22do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:26I do
36:28actually I
36:29I took them with me when I left Maison Laveau
36:32wait
36:34Miranda went on maternity leave last week
36:37how exactly is she part of this project?
36:40well
36:40since she's the best menswear designer we have
36:43Holly's letting her work from home
36:45is the company covering her health insurance?
36:48of course
36:50Vic
36:51Pauline and Miranda's jobs are on the line here
36:54you need something to play
36:58take all the time you need
37:00Mia
37:02don't make me regret trusting you
37:04again
37:05again
37:23Pumpkin I need a quick favor
37:25remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:29the Shawn Gosselin one with the black hat and lapels?
37:32that's the one
37:33can you check my home office?
37:35it should be in the portfolio marked Men's Formal 2025
37:39got it
37:41Grace is napping
37:42the perfect timing
37:43thanks sweetie
37:44I just need to double check something about the
37:50shoulder
37:51instruction
37:53mom are you okay?
37:54Miranda?
37:56Vic?
37:57mom mom what's going on?
38:00Emily I'll call you right back
38:02Miranda what happened?
38:04why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:06bills don't pay themselves
38:08you've met my husband
38:09old child with no paycheck
38:11and now there's a newborn at home
38:12what happened?
38:13why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:15bills don't pay themselves
38:16you've met my husband
38:17old child with no paycheck
38:19you've met my husband
38:20old child with no paycheck
38:22and now there's a newborn at home
38:25Mia said you were on maternity leave
38:26working remotely on the Gosselin project
38:29wait what?
38:31is that the story she's spinning now?
38:35after you left
38:36she fired every pregnant woman in the company
38:39no severance, no cover, nothing
38:41just gone
38:42that's completely illegal
38:44company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated
38:48some very performance clause
38:51all at once
38:52what are the odds right?
38:54and Polly
38:55working night shifts at 24 hours diner
38:59her sister medical bills keep piling up
39:08and Mia knew about all this
39:09Mia
39:11front row seat when Holly made an announcement
39:14didn't even blink
39:16too busy admiring her shiny new create and direct 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
39:31this ends now
39:33this ends now
39:40damn it!
39:45Miss, Miss Michael
39:46he's just arrived from Milan
39:48we need approval by noon for them
39:50can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:52what are y'all looking at? get back to work!
40:05Victoria would never treat us like this
40:07I 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
40:19there's the door
40:20well at least you can actually design that
40:28what the hell is going on here?
40:30just a great disagreement
40:32everything's in control
40:34the Gosling page tell me you have something presentable
40:36of course I'm just finalizing some details
40:42show me
40:43it's not quite ready
40:45now
40:47this 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 Chauvin gets this deal instead of us
41:07what's that?
41:13it's just some inspiration I recorded for the design
41:18I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil
41:21get me a winning design way tomorrow morning
41:24or pack up your desk by lunch
41:26I still can't believe they're using this as leverage
41:51right on cue
41:58meet that sketch ASAP
42:04Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it
42:08the absolute nerve of this woman
42:10she'll get her a sketch
42:14and that's when we spring the trap
42:16you're early
42:30Vic
42:31I really need that sketch
42:41I 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
43:00your design could be just as good
43:02she's such a snake
43:04Vic my stomach is killing me
43:08can you run to the pharmacy and get something please?
43:11fine
43:13don't touch anything
43:15sorry..
43:31survival of the fittest
43:37sorry Vic
43:40Sorry, man. Survival of the fittest.
43:55You just let her take your work?
43:57She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
44:03You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves.
44:06Go after the same clients.
44:08Show them what real design looks like.
44:11We're not out yet.
44:25Oh, there's a revolution room.
44:31I figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:34You're welcome, Mom.
44:42I want you and your team as your van.
44:46Full creative control.
44:49I'm Miranda. Your husband's debt handled.
44:52And 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.
45:04The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:07It's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:10Mr. Chevalier! Thank you!
45:12Thank you!
45:13Don't thank me.
45:14Thank Victoria.
45:16I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:20Vincent, I...
45:22I don't even know what to say.
45:24It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:27I'm the ones you deserve.
45:30I'm the ones you deserve.
45:33I'm the ones you deserve.
46:06And you're still here.
46:36Final tweaks.
46:38The pitch goes out tomorrow.
46:43You've got Grace to sleep.
46:47Yeah.
46:49And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:55Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
46:57Remember, smile.
47:05We're about to make this to me.
47:09Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:12We don't follow trends.
47:13We create them.
47:20Satin black lapels.
47:22Nod to Mr. Sean Gosling's Met Gala moment.
47:25A blend of tradition and boldness.
47:28I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:37What is that bitch doing here?
47:40Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:48My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:54I didn't expect to see you here.
47:56I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
47:59I multitask.
48:04Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:08You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:13The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:15And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:20Pregnant women talk, you know.
48:22Three ex-employees and a rival CEO.
48:25What's next?
48:26A fake sale?
48:28Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:30You're about to see what real teamwork looks like.
48:33And what real loyalty looks like.
48:45Sean, glad you could make it.
48:50We have something very special to show you.
48:55Vic.
48:59I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl you'd never know.
49:03Congratulations.
49:04Thank you, Sean.
49:05It's good to see you.
49:07Let's begin the pitches.
49:11You ready to lose?
49:12You're out of your league.
49:13You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:24First up, me and McMichael, Maison Laveau.
49:45Next, Victoria, Miranda and Pauline.
49:56Beautiful work.
49:58Both teams.
50:03We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
50:05After careful consideration, we're awarding the project to...
50:15Maison Laveau.
50:18Oh, my God.
50:20Of course.
50:22This is what you planned all along, wasn't it?
50:25What the hell did you people put me in?
50:37Are you trying to kill me?
50:39Mr. Gosling has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:42Who designed this tuxedo?
50:44Did you even read the brief?
50:45I mean, you must have read the brief.
50:51It's not complicated.
50:52It says no synthetic blends.
50:55I mean...
50:56It must be some kind of mistake.
50:58Perhaps Nia overlooked something.
51:00A mistake?
51:01I could have ended up in the emergency room.
51:05Victoria, please, tell these amateurs
51:08why you pulled your last design.
51:17I pulled my design
51:18because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:21I'd never risk Mr. Gosling's health for a deadline.
51:24And that's why Victoria is the best.
51:26She actually pays attention.
51:28After reviewing all of the entries,
51:30the committee has reached a decision.
51:32The commission goes to
51:34Victoria, Miranda and Pauline.
51:36Which are there.
51:38Mr. Gosling, it was just a slip-up.
51:41Mia's design was the front runner all along.
51:44That's why they picked her first.
51:49Maybe everyone should see this.
51:57Wait, Mia.
51:58Did you actually steal Victoria's design?
52:04Not so near low.
52:06Even for you.
52:08Maison Laveau will be hearing from my liars.
52:15And so you know,
52:16I will be supporting Victoria's case
52:19for design theft.
52:22Maison Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:25We're suspending all collaborations.
52:27Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else.
52:40You're blacklisted.
52:46Victoria, please.
52:47Victoria, please.
52:58I'll do anything.
53:00Please just help me save the company,
53:01the brand you built for 15 years.
53:05You made your choices, Holly.
53:07Now you live with them.
53:10Why don't you go too far?
53:12Shawn Gosling's look tonight is a game-changer crafted by the trailblazing team at Joven.
53:23Social media is already calling it the Winter Revolution.
53:26To the best comeback in fashion history,
53:37and to the women who made it happen.
53:39And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:43Mom, you might want to see this.
53:59Happy birthday, Victoria.
54:03Happy birthday to you!
54:05Happy birthday to you!
54:05Oh!
54:06Guys, look!
54:11Maison Laveau on the brink?
54:15The scandal pushes fashion giant towards bankruptcy.
54:19Ouch!
54:20I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:23It's strange, isn't it?
54:28I gave them everything.
54:30Late nights, weekends, all the best years,
54:34and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:38Now it's all crashing down.
54:39I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:42Honestly, it's a weird mix.
54:45Relief, sure, but also a little bit of grief.
54:49Look, who said that our best years are behind us?
54:52Look at this!
54:55Joven pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
55:00Victoria, this is you.
55:01Victoria, this is you.
55:03You did this.
55:05Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between their families and their careers.
55:10Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:14Careful, Vincent.
55:17You almost forgot the best part.
55:18Victoria, Victoria, will you marry me?
55:36Yes! A thousand times, yes!
55:44Yeah!
56:04Happy birthday ever!
56:14You came. I thought you'd want to see me like this.
56:24I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:28When word got out you left. Clients bailed.
56:32The board freaked. Numbers tanked. I couldn't stop it.
56:38You steered Maison Laveau into this storm, Holly.
56:42I know. I know.
56:48My father...
56:52The stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
56:56I destroyed everything.
56:58I thought slashing costs would save us,
57:02but instead I gutted the company.
57:04I didn't mean for it to end like this.
57:08Maison Laveau isn't dead.
57:10I bought it.
57:12Last week.
57:14The brand.
57:16The archives. Even the debt.
57:18It's part of Given now.
57:20You bought it? Why would you do that?
57:22To make sure that no more women
57:24have to suffer because of policies like yours.
57:28You win, Victoria.
57:32I hope you do better than I did.
57:34I'll do it differently.
57:38Goodbye, Holly.
57:40Miss Winter, I just... I wanted to thank you.
57:46Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
57:52I can keep working and have my baby.
57:58You changed everything.
58:00Congratulations.
58:02Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
58:04Ready?
58:06Always.
58:08Always.
58:10Always.
58:12Always.
58:14Always.
58:16And now, Jovan's
58:42And now, Jovan's new collection, designed by Victoria Wintour and your team.
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