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Laid Off While Pregnant
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00:00Shit! No no no no no!
00:12No, the system crashed the main upload.
00:15The collection was the wrong season.
00:17Wrong everything.
00:21Come on Ron, waiting for 48 hours.
00:24Production starts with these bust designs.
00:27We're all dead. Not just fire, we're dead.
00:30Your company collapses our careers are over!
00:33Come out here and talk to us! We have 8 million tied up in this election!
00:38Prepare the Bastion at your boat right now!
00:41One word for me, your age is poison!
00:57Enough!
00:59Nick!
01:01Mia, Japanese Indigo.
01:04Miranda, call production emergency protocol 7.
01:08Pauline, and Liz Vultures.
01:15Tell the boss to hold all calls any 28 minutes.
01:1928 minutes? The whole system takes 15 to remove.
01:2327 now. Tick tock.
01:27าง
01:46Hello.
01:47Crisis averted.
01:49I swear to God, you're not human.
01:5027 minutes!
01:53Holy shit! Pre-orders are flying in!
01:55This will shatter every record.
02:03Vic?
02:04Are you okay?
02:07Just practice next.
02:13Oh my god, your water broke.
02:21Mom, you were seriously in active labor
02:24while saving the entire company?
02:26Multi-tasking is my superpower pumpkin?
02:31Dad called.
02:32He wanted to know if we should come,
02:34but I told him that he lost his visiting privileges
02:38since he decided that his assistance man
02:40was more comfortable than ours.
02:43That's my girl.
02:45Well, the company's yours now, Holly.
02:55But there's a condition.
02:59We need to slash costs.
03:01Immediately.
03:03Layoffs?
03:04That's it without leave.
03:09Oh, Dad.
03:10I know exactly where to start our cuts.
03:13Well, just remember.
03:14Whoever cleaned up that Malayan disaster,
03:17they get immunity.
03:19In fact, um...
03:21They deserve a promotion.
03:23No way this Victoria Wentworth saved the company
03:28since she's not even there.
03:34Boss, the Mulan collection crisis?
03:36Averted.
03:37Pre-orders are pouring in.
03:39You saved the entire collection?
03:41Impressive.
03:42Oh, Ashley.
03:45How about I make you the new creative director?
03:47Starring today.
03:51Oh, my God.
03:52Is this really happening?
03:53She's offering Victoria's job?
03:56I can finally get rid of that bitch
03:58hanging over my head?
04:03But, Victoria...
04:05Don't worry about her.
04:06You're not useless.
04:07I'm going to set fire.
04:13You know that collection I just rescued Ab?
04:17I hid something in the design.
04:20Your initials and now little graces.
04:23Who have written the fabric.
04:29And that's going to give him a long runway?
04:32Plus, the bonus from this collection is substantial.
04:35Enough for your full tuition at private school.
04:38Oh, if we have to...
04:40Before going to that private school.
04:42No discussion.
04:44Your sister and I will manage just fine.
04:47His job will keep us apart.
04:49I love you, Mom.
05:01Holy shit, Holly actually thought I was the one who saved the company?
05:04After all these years in your shadow, Victoria, I'm finally taking what I deserve.
05:25Look, I'm going to fire every single one of them.
05:27What the hell?
05:28Listen up, everyone.
05:29Victoria Wintour is terminated.
05:30Effective immediately.
05:31You can't just do that.
05:32She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:33There are laws against this.
05:34Vic worked while in labor.
05:35She's a creative backbone of his own level.
05:36Maternity leave.
05:37Maternity leave.
05:38Medical insurance.
05:39These preggos are bleeding us dry.
05:40Everything okay here?
05:41Great timing.
05:42Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
05:43Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
05:44You can't just do that.
05:45You can't just do that.
05:46She's in the hospital having her baby.
05:48There are laws against this.
05:50Vic worked while in labor.
05:52She's the creative backbone of his own level.
05:55Maternity leave.
05:56Medical insurance.
05:57These preggos are bleeding us dry.
05:59Everything okay here?
06:05Great timing.
06:06Victoria Wintour, you're fired.
06:09Clear out your desk now.
06:20You're Matthew's daughter, aren't you?
06:22I saved this company three times when your father could have been here.
06:26Three times.
06:28Well, that's ancient history.
06:33The word was fresh blood.
06:35And me eager to save the entire long collection.
06:43What?
06:44I'm the one who...
06:47Me or you...
06:51Feel that curve.
06:52That's your signature.
06:53That's what makes it nice on the low.
06:58How could you?
06:59I taught you everything you know.
07:00I wish things were different, Vic.
07:01I should have thought about your career before getting pregnant.
07:03What happens to my team?
07:04Miranda pulled all of matters for a month straight working on your father's exclusive collections.
07:08Things are so bad she had to get hair in plants.
07:09You saw so bad she had to get hair in plants.
07:13Pauline had to cancel her own wedding because of a company meeting at the Louvre.
07:14These jobs and their lifelines.
07:15Health insurance pay more.
07:16I don't know.
07:17I don't know.
07:18I don't know.
07:19I don't know.
07:20I don't know.
07:21I don't know.
07:22I don't know.
07:23I don't know.
07:24I don't know.
07:25I don't know.
07:27I did have to.'
07:43maternity leave, basic human dignity, you can't just throw them away.
07:48Actually, legally speaking we can.
07:51No mandated paid maternity leave, no real protection, okay?
07:55That's corporate America for you.
07:57Or we can shift the math.
08:00You sign, they stay, the budget works out.
08:05Think of it as taking one for the team.
08:10Noelle is still drowning in her husband's guts.
08:13Aunt Pauline's sister still needs another surgery.
08:16They can't lose their jobs.
08:22Come on babe, you say you hear about them.
08:25Prove it.
08:40That's my 7th package after 15 years, that's what it works to-
08:55.
08:57.
09:03That's my 7th package after 15 years, that's what it works to-
09:07.
09:11.
09:12.
09:14.
09:16.
09:17.
09:18.
09:19.
09:22I got you.
09:28Vincent?
09:30Vincent Chevalier?
09:32Hi.
09:36High school feels like a lifetime, doesn't it?
09:48So, it's true.
09:52Great Victoria Winter is being shown the door after single-handedly saving from the Rose Milan collection.
10:01How do you feel about not having to answer to single-minded executives anymore?
10:07Someone with your kind of talent shouldn't be treated like this.
10:12What are you getting at, exactly?
10:15I'm talking about you and me.
10:18Pardon us.
10:20Your genius, my money.
10:24No corporate BS.
10:26No one holding you back.
10:28I've found a baby to think about now.
10:34Now I have an empty corner office with you and an attached nursery.
10:38Just saying.
10:44Vincent Chevalier, wow!
10:46Vincent Chevalier, wow!
10:48We didn't expect to see the head of Chauvin and our corporate nemesis throwing into the office.
10:52Got your spine here?
10:54Don't mind me, I'm just giving Victoria a hearing.
11:00Soft landing.
11:02Triple her salary.
11:04Corner office.
11:05You know.
11:06Before the vultures at LB or Chanel swooping.
11:09I want to see your dumpster diving now.
11:12Rescuing a washed up single mom with outdated ideas.
11:16Wow, that's an interesting take to have considering you wearing Victoria's designs head to toe.
11:23I mean the jacket, it's Victoria's spring collection, right?
11:27The earrings, it's Victoria's collaboration with Cartier.
11:30If her work is so far beneath you, maybe you should just strip.
11:37Shit, shit, shit.
11:39What are you talking about? Victoria designed all of this.
11:48Actually, those were my designs.
11:54What did you just say?
11:55The spring collection.
11:57The Cartier pieces.
11:59I designed them.
12:00Under your supervision, of course.
12:02But they came from me.
12:04Oops.
12:05Looks like you've been backing your own horse, Vincent.
12:08I thought you were better than this, Mia.
12:12Let explain my signature.
12:14On the original sketch dated six months ago.
12:22So what?
12:23Sketches get past her around all the time.
12:24It doesn't prove squat.
12:26Maybe she was in the middle.
12:28What did they call it?
12:29The dress designer?
12:30And the logo?
12:31The EW, woven in, Victoria's signature mark.
12:38It's been on every major piece she's designed for years.
12:41Lovely.
12:42Explain it.
12:43Maybe shut up.
12:44It's funny.
12:45All those pieces.
12:46With the Milan collection that everyone's using in the world.
12:47They all have EW and GW's silver too.
12:48Victoria's daughter is Emily Winter.
12:49Her newborn is Grace Winter.
12:50It's just quite a coincidence that those initials should appear in all of your designs,
12:55Mia.
12:56Is there a special EW and GW in your life too?
12:58Well, Mia.
12:59Tell them.
13:00Tell them you designed this.
13:01Tell them you saved Milan.
13:02The logo.
13:03It's adapted based on traditional motifs.
13:09You lying little bitch.
13:10I'm saving the company.
13:16Look at the logo again.
13:20It's not EW or GW.
13:21It's actually two M's.
13:24M-M.
13:26You lying little bitch!
13:29Black emotions are saving the company!
13:35Look at the logo again.
13:37It's not EW or GW.
13:41It's actually two M's.
13:44M-M for McMichael, my last name.
13:50See? One M flipped, one upright.
13:54It's not for Grace or Emily.
13:58It's mine.
14:00That is absolutely ridiculous.
14:03Oh my god, she's right. It does look more like two M's.
14:08You manipulate me.
14:10She really thought you could steal the credit from my star designer.
14:14You learned well, Mia.
14:17Maybe too long.
14:19You'll regret this.
14:22Mom, we don't have to see you today at all.
14:26Okay.
14:27Let me drive you over here.
14:29I have four hours outside.
14:31I got this.
14:32You shouldn't be carrying it anywhere.
14:35Through.
14:39Congratulations on your promotion, Mia.
14:42Just take care of my honor of holding, will you?
14:45Yeah.
14:47That's right.
14:48Get the hell out of my company.
14:50Go lead your 401k somewhere else.
14:54All of Victoria.
14:55VIP invitation.
14:56Paris fashion week.
14:57Front row.
14:58I didn't even find it.
14:59Enlightening.
15:00Every pregnant woman fired.
15:01All of us.
15:03Just like that.
15:04No severance.
15:05No warning.
15:06Nothing.
15:07But a box of insecurity, Esther.
15:11Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:18The termination people weren't practically paid for your sign.
15:19The phone is like a star.
15:20Now, I'm not here slashing with you.
15:21The signs are evil.
15:22I didn't.
15:23I didn't.
15:24I didn't.
15:25I didn't.
15:26I didn't.
15:27I didn't.
15:28No severance.
15:29No warning.
15:30Nothing.
15:31No severance.
15:32No warning.
15:33Nothing.
15:34But a box of insecurity, Esther.
15:35Finally purge the company of those walking liabilities.
15:38The termination people weren't practically paid for your sign.
15:41The phone is like a star.
15:43Now, I'm not here slashing with you.
15:46The signs are evil.
15:47I didn't.
15:48She'll get your eyes closed.
15:53Oh my god, mom.
16:03This is insane.
16:04I can't believe we're actually here.
16:06Victoria Winter.
16:07The nuclear dick.
16:09Your mom's basically a legend.
16:11You know that, right?
16:12Yeah.
16:13We've been taking bets on where you'll land after Marisol Leval.
16:17Their loss is definitely someone else's jackpot.
16:20Wait.
16:21Les enniveaux?
16:22Well, well.
16:23The queen without her crown graces us all her presents.
16:27Great of you to show up here.
16:28What's next?
16:29Applying for retail jobs at the mall?
16:30Leaving so soon.
16:31You haven't introduced me to your princess.
16:32As long as you're still dealing with her little career update about getting canned for not cutting it anymore?
16:45Mom, is that true?
16:47Mom, is that true?
16:54Don't worry.
16:55She'll explain once she figures out how to keep paying her tuition bills.
16:59Ladies and gentlemen, Victoria Winter.
17:02Still pretending she matters.
17:04My mom is one of the most talented designers in this entire room.
17:11If Miss Enniveaux was putting people like you in charge of the business, then maybe deserves to crash and burn!
17:18Wow, look at that.
17:19It seems entitlement runs in the family.
17:21Say whatever you want about me, but leave my daughter out of it.
17:25That's got a stain, huh?
17:27Exposed as unemployed in front of your kid who worships you like some kind of hero?
17:32Hey, good news!
17:34There's a factory down the street that's always looking for hardworking children.
17:38If paying bills is getting tough, maybe send her over there.
17:41That's enough!
17:46That's enough!
17:48You've always been a fraud, Victoria.
17:50You never belonged in this world.
17:53Look at her.
17:54A jobless single mom still pretending she can afford couture.
17:58That dress...
18:00That's a cheap knockoff.
18:04Wearing fakes to Paris Fashion Week is not just pathetic.
18:07It's insulting to everyone here who actually deserves to be here.
18:14What the hell do you think you're doing?
18:17Remove that dress!
18:19We don't tolerate counterfeits in this industry.
18:23Hey, stop it!
18:24Let go of my mind!
18:25Let's see what garbage is really hiding under that dress.
18:29Take your hands off her now.
18:30You're dismissed.
18:32Put your hands off her.
18:33Put your hands off her.
18:34Put your hands off her.
18:38You're dismissed.
18:39You're dismissed.
18:41Good, all right?
18:44Go, right?
18:45You all right?
18:52You all right?
18:55Jesus Christ, that's Vincent Chamellier!
18:58The reclusive leader who never shows up anywhere?
19:02What the hell is he doing with Couture?
19:05That knock-off?
19:08That you're so near to trash her for?
19:11It's Chauvenne.
19:13Couture. Winter collection.
19:16Not even released yet.
19:19First time?
19:21300,000.
19:22Wow!
19:23You gave her that.
19:25That's right.
19:26I did.
19:28I would give her the entire damn collection if she wanted it.
19:32Oh my god, everyone mystery solved.
19:35Victoria's backed herself a sugar daddy!
19:38Mr. Billionaire is not a white knight, he's her walking trust fund.
19:42Victoria's leaving her way to the top.
19:47It's just so predictably desperate.
19:51You really don't understand real talent, do you?
19:57For those of you who don't know me, I'm Vincent Chamellier.
20:03CEO of Jevenne.
20:06And yes, I have been in love with Victoria Winter since high school.
20:12I have followed your career from a distance for years.
20:16Your brilliance, your principles, your passion.
20:22Victoria, there is no one else like you in this entire industry.
20:25Mom, did you know about this?
20:28I'm not going to pursue anything until she's ready.
20:31But in the meantime, what I will do,
20:34is ensure that her incredible talent has the platform that it deserves.
20:38She won't let you down, boss.
20:40You're making a complete ass of yourself, Chevalier.
20:46She's nothing but a has-been.
20:49The show's about to start.
20:51Your seats are waiting.
20:58Holy shit.
20:59The industry of old boy and the creative powerhouse together?
21:03Talk about a power couple.
21:05They come in the entire industry.
21:08This isn't over, bitch.
21:10Wait till you see what I've prepared for.
21:22So you seriously been in love with my mom since high school?
21:25Some talents.
21:30You recognize me.
21:32Some people do.
21:39Ladies and gentlemen, before we kick off tonight's show,
21:42I have an important announcement.
21:44This woman is nothing but a fraud and a thief.
21:47She's been stealing designs from my creative director for years.
21:51It's true.
21:53She took my work and passed it off as her own.
21:56I slaved away on those designs.
21:59Day and night.
22:02And Victoria had the nerve to pass them off as her own.
22:09That's just the tip of the iceberg, isn't it, Victoria?
22:12Your entire career is based on lies and manipulation.
22:15That's enough, Holly.
22:17Everyone thinks you're this creative genius, but I know what you really are.
22:22Your personal life is just as fake as the so-called talent.
22:27Did you know she slept with half the executives in the industry?
22:32That's her real design strategy.
22:34Stop it, Holly. You're embarrassing yourself.
22:36And those kids she's so proud of?
22:38Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:40Who knows who their real fathers are?
22:43Oh, get you!
22:47Miss Jenkins.
22:48Listen, Michaels.
22:49It's a disaster in there.
22:50There's something wrong with the collection.
22:52It's the fabric.
22:54Not now.
23:00The primary fabrics are disintegrating into the lights.
23:03The dresses are literally falling apart.
23:06But we've only got 50 minutes left until showtime.
23:09Is this some kind of sick joke here tomorrow?
23:11Are you canceling the show because you're incompetent?
23:14This is completely unprofessional.
23:16I have 10 million invested in this collection.
23:20This is breach of contract!
23:24It's actually fixable.
23:25Paul, you can't seriously be thinking about helping you back-stabbing vultures.
23:34Breaking news from Paris Fashion Week!
23:37Mason Vell Thor will appear to be employed underneath new leadership.
23:40Sources say the entire collection need to cancel, minutes before showtime.
23:44The question on everyone's mind?
23:46Is this the end for the most prestigious fashion books?
23:48This show doesn't happen?
23:49You're personally liable for the Breach Counties.
23:50We're talking buildings, Ollie.
23:51Buildings.
23:52Buildings.
23:53Buildings.
23:54Buildings.
23:55Buildings.
23:56Buildings.
23:57Buildings.
23:58Buildings.
23:59Buildings.
24:25Now!
24:27How?
24:28The fiber supplier must have sent us affected materials.
24:31I can't magically make you dresses in an hour.
24:35You have exactly 30 minutes to make this work.
24:38If you don't, those breach penalties are coming out of your pocket.
24:42That's billions of dollars.
24:45Then you better figure something out.
24:47Because if you don't, not only are you fired, I'll make sure you never work in fashion again.
24:57I'm sorry.
24:58I'll make you feel it, though.
24:59I'm sorry.
25:03Yes, I'm sorry.
25:04I'm sorry.
25:05I was sorry.
25:06I can't wait.
25:07I can't wait for you.
25:08I can't wait.
25:09truth to Holly Jenkins' claims about your personal life.
25:11Please respect Miss Winter's privacy.
25:15And for the record, you'll all soon see who the real thief is.
25:20We're gathering evidence as we speak.
25:33Excuse me.
25:35Excuse me.
25:37It's okay.
25:38It'll be right.
25:45What do you want, Mia?
25:50Vic.
25:51I really need your help.
25:53Funny way to ask for a favor after that stunt you just pulled.
25:57Look.
25:58I know you're furious.
26:00I would be too.
26:02But think about Miranda and Philippe for a second.
26:04What about them?
26:06Their jobs are on the line with this show.
26:08If we tank, they're done.
26:10Holly will fire them without a second thought.
26:13Please.
26:14If you care about them keeping their jobs, just don't hold this out with you.
26:19Miranda and Holly are responsible for this show.
26:21Yes.
26:22Absolutely.
26:23And they're counting on this being a hit.
26:26Please.
26:27Not for me.
26:28For that.
26:29That's weird.
26:30I would have expected them to be here in Paris, you know, for such a make or break show.
26:35What exactly happened to them, Mia?
26:37They, they couldn't make it.
26:38Holly cut the travel budget.
26:39Is that right?
26:40Victoria.
26:41I know I don't deserve your help.
26:42They do.
26:43Fine.
26:44I'll help.
26:45But I'm doing this to Miranda and Pauline.
26:46Not for you.
26:47It's Victoria Winter.
26:58It's Victoria Winter.
27:03The Nuclear Vest
27:08Oh my God!
27:14It's Victoria Winter, the nuclear vec.
27:17I need scissors, thread, and fresh lining fabric now.
27:27I need royal fuchsia for this stitching.
27:29Regular fuchsia won't work with this fabric.
27:32Does anyone have royal fuchsia thread?
27:37Can this work?
27:44Vincent, how did you...?
27:48I figured you might need some supplies, so...
27:51I had my assistant bring over Javen as an emergency kit.
27:56This is perfect, but...
27:58Javen and Maisel Navo are competitors, why would you help them?
28:04I'm not helping them.
28:06I'm helping you.
28:09I can't ask you to do this without giving me something in return.
28:12I have a design I've been saving.
28:15Something special I've never shown anyone.
28:17It's yours now.
28:19I don't want your design, Victoria.
28:23Then what do you want?
28:26You.
28:29What?
28:33You're a talent.
28:35You're a vision.
28:37Come and work as you are.
28:38I do that.
28:39I'm in.
28:41I'll work for you.
28:43Just like that?
28:44Just like that.
28:45Now?
28:46Let me finish my final job for Maisel Navo.
28:49No.
28:51What?
28:53I hate it.
28:55When I'm on school.
28:57I wish I was cool.
28:59Like I knew it was cool.
29:01I'm great.
29:02So I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get, I'ma get.
29:06I'll pull me back.
29:08Don't ever change.
29:12I'm gonna be proud of my name.
29:15She's doing it in minutes.
29:18What would take us hours?
29:20Whoa.
29:21No wonder they call it the Nuclear Vic.
29:24It's so fucked up watching her fix my disaster like it's nothing.
29:28The woman I replaced making me look like an amateur.
29:36Five minutes till show time.
29:38We made it.
29:39We made it.
29:40We made it.
29:41We made it.
29:42We made it.
29:43We made it.
29:44We made it.
29:47Well?
29:48Do we pull the plug or not?
29:50We're good.
29:51Everything's back on track.
29:53See?
29:55I knew firing Victoria was the right call.
29:57You got twice your talent.
29:59Yeah.
30:00Right.
30:02This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:04I didn't fix it.
30:05This is exactly why I promoted you.
30:08I didn't fix this.
30:09It's not makeup.
30:17To Victoria.
30:19The real hero of the night.
30:31Mom, you're insane.
30:32I can't believe you actually fixed that disaster in under an hour.
30:37Couldn't have done it without you.
30:40You know, if you start dating before you work together, it doesn't count as an office romance.
30:50Well, well, still hanging around.
30:53I thought you'd do a marriage to show your face at the after party.
30:56Fraud.
30:58Polly.
30:59Why didn't you ask the models what happened backstage tonight?
31:02What are you talking about?
31:04Just ask the models.
31:06Any of them.
31:08Oh, and Mia.
31:10Don't forget about our agreement.
31:12About Miranda and Polly.
31:13Pauline.
31:14I think I will be.
31:20Two new beginnings of a show event.
31:29Speaking of new beginnings, Emily's private school application is due next month, right?
31:35I want to help.
31:37With their education.
31:39What?
31:40This and that.
31:41That's too much.
31:42We barely know each other.
31:44Victoria.
31:46I've known you since we were 17.
31:49I remember watching you win that regional competition in that silver dress, the one you made from scratch.
31:59I saw the way your eyes lit up when you talked about changing the fashion world.
32:06You remember that?
32:07I remember everything.
32:10I have followed your career all these years, just hoping that our paths would cross again.
32:18Why didn't you ever reach out?
32:20We were married.
32:22And then you worked.
32:25And then you were building your career.
32:28The timing just is now right.
32:32Until now.
32:33I have been away 20 years to do this.
32:59I should probably get this.
33:03Mia?
33:06God, I was so right about firing Victoria.
33:08That Milan disaster you turned around? Absolute magic.
33:10And now I have an opportunity to put you on the map for good.
33:13Sean Gosling needs a tuxedo for the Oscars where I carve it.
33:16Sean Gosling?
33:17The Sean Gosling?
33:18The Sean Gosling?
33:19The Sean Gosling?
33:20The very one, three-time Oscar winner, People's Sexiest Men Alive, and if you play her cards right, the next face of Mia's only goes anywhere.
33:23They're taking pitches now.
33:24If he picks yours, this changes everything.
33:25For you.
33:26For the brand.
33:27Where it is.
33:28For Romania too.
33:29For now.
33:30For it is.
33:31For Victoria.
33:32For Victoria.
33:33For Victoria.
33:34What I do.
33:35Or Victoria.
33:36This is the one.
33:37You.
33:38Don't.
33:39Here too.
33:40This is the one.
33:41For Victoria.
33:42They're taking pitches now. If he picks yours, this changes everything. For you, for the brand.
33:50Where it is, she'll end in the morning too. Land this, Vincent and Sport Victoria are done.
34:01Seal the deal, I'll bump your pay by 20%.
34:04I've got this Holly, you won't regret it.
34:12God, what am I gonna do? I can't design menswear.
34:18I barely pulled off the woman's with Victoria's help.
34:21Lorraine and Felina are gone too. I'm completely on my own.
34:26If Holly bought that I saved Milan and fixed Paris when it was all Victoria,
34:33maybe I can squeeze one more miracle over it.
34:42Thanks for meeting me. I know things are complicated between us.
34:48You mentioned Miranda and Pauline? Cut to the chase.
35:04We're pitching for Sean's Oscar tax. Miranda and Pauline are also late.
35:12Miranda's excellent with menswear. She can handle this without me.
35:15Please, wait, there's more to it.
35:17After Paris, Holly and someone to blame for the Fabric disaster.
35:21Miranda and Pauline are on the chopping block. I've been fighting for them.
35:25Are you serious?
35:27Holly's due any day now.
35:29Trust me, I know. This project is our only shot.
35:32If we land it, I can convince Holly to keep them both.
35:35Have you worked with Sean before?
35:37No, but I've heard you have.
35:40Ages ago. I did a jacket frame for the Med Gala.
35:44And actually I was sketching a new tuxedo concept right before I left me along at all.
35:49Really? What concept?
35:51Well...
36:09Perfect. She's handing everything over without even realizing.
36:13I'll use her design to save my ass and land this project.
36:17Do you still have any of the sketches somewhere?
36:20I do. Actually, I took them with me when I left me on the boat.
36:27Wait.
36:29Miranda went on maternity leave last week. How exactly is she part of this project?
36:34Well, since she's the best menswear designer we have, Holly's liking her work from home.
36:40Is the company covering her health insurance?
36:43Of course, Vic.
36:45Pauline and Rhett's jobs are on the line here.
36:51Who is going to be?
36:53Take all the time you need.
36:55Mia.
36:57Don't make me regret trusting you.
36:59Again.
37:00Pumpkin, I need a quick favor.
37:07Remember that tuxedo sketch I was working on before everything went sideways?
37:13The Sean Gosson one with the black pads and lapels?
37:14That's the one.
37:15Can you check my home office?
37:16It should be in the portfolio marked mens formal 2025.
37:20Got it.
37:21Grace is napping.
37:22For the perfect timing.
37:23Thanks, Vic.
37:24I just need to double check school.
37:25Father.
37:26Shoulder.
37:27Distortion.
37:28Mom, are you okay?
37:29I'm sorry.
37:30I'm sorry.
37:31I'm sorry.
37:32I'm sorry.
37:33I'm sorry.
37:34I'm sorry.
37:35I'm sorry.
37:36I'm sorry.
37:37I'm sorry.
37:38I'm sorry.
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37:40I'm sorry.
37:41I'm sorry.
37:42I'm sorry.
37:43I'm sorry.
37:44I'm sorry.
37:45I'm sorry.
37:46I'm sorry.
37:47Mom, are you okay?
37:54Miranda?
37:56Vic?
38:01Mom!
38:02Mom, what's going on?
38:03Emily, I'll call you right back.
38:07Miranda, what happened?
38:09Why the hell are you scrubbing toilets?
38:11Bills don't pay themselves.
38:13You met my husband, old child with no paycheck, and now there's a newborn at home.
38:19Mia said you were on maternity leave working remotely on the galsing project.
38:24What?
38:25Isn't this a story she's spinning now?
38:29After you left, she fired every pregnant woman in the company.
38:34No severance, no copper, nothing. Just gone.
38:38That's completely illegal.
38:40Company lawyers said that we all suddenly violated some very performance clause.
38:46All at once. One of the odds, right?
38:49And Polly, marking nine shifts at 24 hours down here.
38:54Her sister medical bills keep piling up.
39:03And Mia knew about all this.
39:05Mia, front row seat when Hull made an announcement. Didn't blink.
39:11Too busy admiring her shiny new creative director title.
39:16She's been using you and Polly to manipulate me.
39:20Telling me her job depended on me helping her.
39:23What?
39:24That bitch!
39:25This ends now.
39:26Damn it!
39:27Miss Encycl, this is right from Milan. We need approval by you.
39:29Can't you see I'm working on something important?
39:31What are y'all looking at? Get back to work!
39:32What are y'all looking at? Get back to work!
39:37Victoria will never treat us in place.
39:38I heard that.
39:39What are y'all looking at? Get back to work!
39:40Victoria will never treat us in place.
39:41I heard that.
39:42You think Victoria is so perfect? Then where is she now?
39:49Oh yeah.
39:50She's in place.
39:51I'm not looking at her.
39:54I'm grateful.
39:55I'm grateful.
39:56This is right for Milan.
39:57We need approval by you.
39:58Can't you see I am working on something important?
40:00What are y'all looking at? Get back to work!
40:03Victoria will never treat us in place.
40:05I heard that.
40:06I heard that. You think Victoria is so perfect? Then where is she now? Gone.
40:13Now I'm in charge and if anyone has a problem with that, there's the door.
40:25What the hell is going on here?
40:27Just a great disagreement. Everything is in control.
40:31Tell me it was something presentable.
40:37Of course, I'm just finalizing the details.
40:39Show me.
40:41It's not quite ready.
40:42Now.
40:49This is garbage.
40:51Absolute garbage.
40:53I just need a little more time.
40:54We don't have more time. This is Sean Gosling we're talking about.
40:58Issue Finn gets this deal instead of us.
41:04What's that?
41:10It's just some inspiration I recorded for the design.
41:15I don't care if you have to sell your soul to the devil,
41:18get me a way to design with a warm warning,
41:21or pack up your desk by lunch.
41:23I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:33I still can't believe in using this as leverage.
41:36I still can't believe I'm using this as leverage.
41:51Right on cue.
41:56Read that sketch ASAP.
42:01Miranda and Pauline's futures depend on it.
42:05The absolute nerve of this woman.
42:09She'll get her sketch.
42:11And that's when we spin the trap.
42:24You're early.
42:26Vic, I really need that sketch.
42:35I said I'd help, not hand over my design.
42:39Polly's all over me about this.
42:42If I don't have something tonight, Miranda and Pauline are toast.
42:47Still lying, Mia.
42:49You'd never learn.
42:50Guess it's payback time.
42:52So, do you want my help or not?
42:55I can walk you through it.
42:56Your design could be just as good.
42:58She's such a snake.
43:00Vic, my stomach is killing me.
43:04Can you run to the pharmacy and get something, please?
43:07Fine.
43:08But don't touch anything.
43:10I can't finish anything.
43:11I can't finish anything.
43:12I can't finish anything.
43:17I can't finish anything.
43:18I can't finish anything.
43:20I'm sorry.
43:45You just let her take your work?
43:53She walked out with exactly what I wanted her to have.
43:58You know, boss, we could pitch ourselves.
44:02Go after the same clients.
44:04Show them what real design looks like.
44:07We're not out yet.
44:15Or there's a revolution rope.
44:27Figure you can use all the backup you can get.
44:32You're welcome, mom.
44:37I want you and your team as your men.
44:42Full creative control.
44:45Oh, Miranda, your husband's dead.
44:47Handled.
44:49And every casino in the country has been told he's not welcome.
44:53Mr. Chevalier, I...
44:55I'm Pauline.
44:57Your sister is in good hands.
45:00The best heart surgeon in the country.
45:02It's already prepping for her next surgery.
45:05Mr. Chevalier, thank you.
45:08Don't thank me.
45:10Thank Victoria.
45:11I'm just looking out for the people she believes in.
45:13Vincent, I...
45:16I don't even know what to say.
45:19It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:22It's about time you all get what you deserve.
45:22It's about you all get what you deserve.
45:32It's about to be the freedom of
46:19And you're still here.
46:31Final tweaks, the pitch goes up tomorrow.
46:37You've got Grace to sleep.
46:42Yeah.
46:44And Emily's almost finished with her algebra.
46:49Maybe new beginnings aren't so scary after all.
46:57Remember, it's my red abdomen history.
47:03Maison Laveau sets the bar.
47:06We don't follow trends, we create them.
47:09Satin black lapels, nod to Mr. Sean Gossling's Metcalfe moment, a blend of tradition and boldness.
47:23I think we can all agree Maison Laveau is back on top.
47:26What is that bitch doing here?
47:38Thank you, Mr. Jenkins, for clearing out your best talent.
47:42My company is thriving because of your generosity.
47:47I didn't expect to see you here.
47:50I thought you'd be all tied up with PTA meetings and diaper changes.
47:56I multitask.
47:58Unlike some, I don't need to fire half my staff to feel competent.
48:01You know, Holly, your fresh blood strategies work in wonders.
48:07The office is so empty, it echoes.
48:10And the only thing growing at Maison Laveau is the legal risk.
48:15Pregnant woman in Tokyo, three excellent employees and one CEO.
48:20What's next?
48:20The big sale?
48:22Laugh all you want, Holly.
48:24Holly, you're about to see what real T-Mart looks like.
48:27And what real loyalty looks like.
48:42Sean, glad you could make it.
48:44We have something very special to show you.
48:49Vic.
48:50I thought you just had a beautiful baby girl.
48:56You never know.
48:57Congratulations.
48:58Thank you, Sean.
48:59It's good to see you.
49:01Let's begin the pitches.
49:04You ready to lose?
49:06You're out of your league.
49:08You should know by now, I don't play by your rules.
49:18First up, me and McMichael.
49:19Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:41Next, Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
49:41Next, Victoria, and Pauline.
49:51Beautiful walk.
49:52Both, please.
49:57We'll need a few minutes to discuss.
49:58After careful consideration, we're awarding Project 2.
50:08Let's all go.
50:11Oh, yeah!
50:13Oh my god!
50:14Of course.
50:15This is what we planned all along, wasn't it?
50:19What the hell did you people put me in?
50:30Are you trying to kill me?
50:32Mr. Galsing has a serious allergy to synthetic silk.
50:35Who designed this tuxedo?
50:37Did you even read the brief?
50:40I mean, you must have read the brief.
50:43It's not complicated.
50:45It says no synthetic blends.
50:48I mean, there must be some endless sleep.
50:51Perhaps Mia overlooked something.
50:53A mistake?
50:54I could have ended up an emergency room.
50:57Victoria, please, tell these amateurs why you pulled your glasses off.
51:10I pulled my design because the only fabric left was synthetic.
51:14I'd never risk Mr. Galsing's health for a deadline.
51:17And that's why Victoria's the best.
51:19Which actually pays attention.
51:21After reviewing all the entries, the committee has reached a decision.
51:25The commission goes to Victoria, Miranda, and Pauline.
51:29Victoria.
51:32Mr. Galsing was just a slip up.
51:34He was designed as the front runner all along.
51:37That's why they picked her first.
51:39Maybe everyone should see this.
51:47Wait Mia.
51:49Did you actually steal Victoria's design?
51:53Not to me, though.
51:56Even for you.
51:57That's a new low, even for you!
52:03Nathan Laveau will be hearing from my ladders.
52:07And so you know, I will be supporting Victoria's case for this event.
52:14We thought Laveau's reputation is toast.
52:17We're suspending all collaborations.
52:27Don't even think about trying to land anywhere else. You're blacklisted.
52:39Victoria, please.
52:48Victoria, please.
52:51I'll do anything! Please just help me save the company, the brand you built for 50 years!
52:57You made your choices, Holly. Now you live with them.
53:03Why have you been too far?
53:10Sean Gauzing's look tonight is a game changer crafted by the trailblazing team of Joven.
53:16Social media is already calling it, The Winter Revolution.
53:27It's the best comeback in fashion history, and to the women who made it happen.
53:33And to the maternity leave that actually means something.
53:39Mom, you might want to see this.
53:42Happy Birthday, Victoria!
53:43Happy Birthday to you!
53:45Happy Birthday to you!
53:46Happy birthday, Victoria.
53:56Happy birthday to you!
54:02Nice! Look!
54:06Maison Léval on the brink?
54:08Scandal pushes fashion diet towards bankruptcy.
54:11Ouch!
54:12I guess karma has a sense of humor.
54:14It's strange, isn't it?
54:20I gave them everything. Late nights, weekends, all the best years,
54:26and they tossed us aside like we were nothing.
54:29Now it's all crashing down, I thought I'd feel vindicated.
54:33Honestly, it's a weird mix.
54:36Relief, sure, but also a little bit of grief.
54:40Look, who said that our best years are behind us? Look at this!
54:46Javen pushes for paid leave and parental support across all industries.
54:52Victoria, this is you! You did this!
54:56Here's to a future where women don't have to choose between our families and their careers.
55:02Not just for us, but for every woman who comes after.
55:06Careful, Vincent. You must run out the best part.
55:10I...
55:14Victoria Winter...
55:16Will you marry me?
55:20Yes!
55:33A thousand times yes!
55:35Woohoo!
55:37I've got to win!
55:38I've got to win!
55:39I've got to win!
55:40Feel free to win!
55:44Woohoo!
55:45And we're going to win!
55:47No, don't we?
55:48Woohoo!
55:55I've got to win!
55:57We're going to win!
55:58You came. I thought you'd want to see me leave this.
56:17I came because I wanted to hear it from you.
56:21When word got out, you left. Clients bailed.
56:26The board freed. Members tamed.
56:28I couldn't stop it.
56:31You stood me as on the boat into this storm, Holly.
56:38I know. I know.
56:41My father. The stress gave him a heart attack. He won't even speak to me anymore.
56:49I destroyed everything.
56:51My thoughts slashed in costs and saved us, but instead I gutted the company.
56:56I didn't mean to pretend like this.
57:01Maison Lavao isn't dead. I bought it. Last week.
57:07The brand. The archives. Even the debt.
57:11It's part of Jevan now.
57:12To make sure that no more women have to suffer because of policies like yours.
57:23You and Victoria.
57:26They helped me do better than I did.
57:29I'll do it differently.
57:32Goodbye, Holly.
57:33Miss Wintour, I just, I want to thank you.
57:53Because of your campaign, my company gave me maternity leave.
57:59I can keep working and have my baby.
58:04You changed everything.
58:07Congratulations.
58:09Wishing you and your little one every happiness.
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