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You threw me off the people, granted.

Thank you for coming.

Of course.

Good morning, Ella. You're like Horowitz with a needle and thread.

Hi, Matt.

You mean the piano player?

Best there ever was.

Fashion week is only five weeks away, and we've still got gaps in our

collection. What about the trench dress and the metallic wafer? Done and nearly

done.

Who did this?

Um,

I did.

Who are you?

Ella Richards, our masseur.

The placket wasn't working, so I split the pleat on either side of the closure.

I like it.

You do?

Who are you wearing?

I'm wearing me.

You're a designer.

A really good one.

Yes, I can see that.

That means a lot coming from you.

I met Ella on the job.

I went to her loft and saw her work, and I was knocked out.

Max gave me the same stamp of approval when I was starting out.

He was certainly right about you.

I've never known him to be wrong.

If Max said you're good, believe him.

Getting at each other was so inspiring. All I want to do is work.

That's all you ever do anyway.

I really needed a boost right now.

Every time I talk to my mom or my brother, I try to convince them that my

designer dream is going strong.

And they always pretend to believe me.

Before you tumble down the rabbit hole of doubt, do you want some leftover

Chinese?

Maybe later.

Oh, how much Gandalfine can one wall take?

Well, I need all the inspiration I can get.

Is your schedule free for the next few days?

Um, I am waiting to hear about a new sewing gig, but it might be.

There's a really big photo shoot coming up at work, and I could use an extra set

of hands in the fitting room. Claudia is pulling out all the stops and driving

everybody now.

Yeah, well, she's a perfectionist. Most legends are. By perfectionist, you mean

treating everybody at the magazine with the same disdain as gum stuck to the

sole of her Louboutin pumps.

You certainly have a way with words.

If only I could get somebody to read them.

I'm working on this piece called The Elegant Chaos of Fashion Week.

Celebrities line the runway as designers have heart attacks backstage when a

model misses a cue.

So, those nimble fingers available, you'd be doing me a really big favor.

Okay, I bet.

I don't know about you, but I had a great time last night.

Yeah, we need you to cook like that.

I thought you said soy.

No, hold on one second. I'm getting on a call.

Hey, when did you get back into town?

No, I did. I tried calling you. Hey, you need to tell her what you want.

Hold on one second.

Sorry, what did you say?

She's waiting.

Who's waiting? She is.

All of us are.

Oh, right.

Sorry. Almanac, please.

Coming right up.

Yeah. Yeah, no, you know what? Saturday night looks great for me. Unbelievable.

Okay, I'm going to call you back.

Is something wrong?

Oh, no, it's just some of us have places to be, that's all. Right.

Some of us would like to get what we ordered.

Whatever.

Wow.

What? Never heard three syllables sound so judgmental.

Well. For you, have a wonderful day.

Have a wonderful day.

Okay.

Well, call me tomorrow.

Sounds good. Bye.

I'm sorry. Are you calling me?

I was about to ask you the same thing.

So that's it now. Don't flatter yourself.

So, are you always this friendly?

Only with strangers I can't seem to shake.

You're not a stranger.

You're the guy who doesn't like soy milk.

Seriously? Yes, though.

Let me guess, you're heading to the 10th floor.

Yeah. Matter of fact, I am.

You work at the magazine?

Just started.

What about you?

My roommate does. I'm just helping out for a few days.

Guess this is us.

There is no us.

Do you think this was fate?

Whatever it was, I'm afraid it's over. I'm late.

Oh, it's fun while it lasted.

You said you were new here?

I am. First day. A little nervous.

Word to the wise, stay out of Claudia Davenport's way. I hear she can be a

little tyrant.

Noted. Good luck.

Thank you.

Claudia booked Humberto de Luca to do the shoot that you've gone from

overbearing to so long.

When I think of the fashion icons that have walked these halls.

Speaking of icons, keep your eyes forward and your mouth shut.

Oh, wow, look at that suit she's wearing.

A woman does not disappoint.

Well, there's Liza, my impossible boss.

You never said how pretty she is. She can get past her personality.

Why aren't you in the closet?

I was headed there now.

Stop pulling some of the looks that we discussed.

I feel like Dorothy entering Oz. Start clicking your heels because here we go.

Gucci.

I mean, it's like I died and went to designer heaven. On your 87th visit, the

magic wears a little thin.

Armani.

It's gorgeous.

Can I try it on? No. Come on. No. Please.

Our subs are down.

We're losing advertisers.

Hey, I get it.

These are hard times for all print media.

As a newly installed man in charge, what do you propose we do?

Well, I hate to say it, Claudia, but the magazine, it's outdated.

The remaining subscribers, they don't relate to the content. I'm not saying

your fault. It's the way it is.

Your father is here.

Perfect. Send him in.

You needed backup in dealing with your difficult editor -in -chief?

I thought you two go back a long way. It might be reassuring.

Right.

Always a pleasure, Roger.

Pleasure is mine.

Father?

Let me try to calm the predictable tension between you.

As editor of The Look, Claudia is one of our most valuable assets. She is

naturally very protective of the content.

As a publisher, Derek's job is to make sure the magazine is profitable.

He billed out two of our other publications by amping up their digital

Does that mean you'll leave the print magazine alone?

Initially, yes.

But the research and results from the digital magazine will be applied to the

print as we move forward.

I see.

I leave it to you and Derek to work out your differences, but you need to know

he speaks for me.

And I will continue to speak for me and the magazine that I helped to build.

Good day, fellas.

Claudia. Liza.

This is harder than it looks.

Heaven forbid a Prada belt ends up in the same shot as an Armani pantsuit.

I want your problems. When I started as a temp, I was so excited to have a job

in the fashion industry.

I just didn't think I would still be in the same closet two years later.

It's a pretty nice closet. Not for the fashion editor I've always wanted to be.

All these gorgeous dresses, and none of them would fit a girl my size.

Hey, Claudia cannot count past four.

Seriously, let's go check out the shoes.

They come in all sizes.

Yes!

Can I touch? No.

With my eyes? Sure.

I wanted you to see the closet and get an idea of how the magazine and the

fashion world intersect.

I work very closely with all the designers.

Careers have been made because of the looks put together in this room.

Yes, very impressive.

Things get really crazy around here as we gear up for fashion week.

Who's that guy talking to Claudia? Oh, it's dear Colby.

Colby Publishing.

Roger Colby's son. They own a ton of magazines, including this one.

The look is losing money, so they sent the Prince of Publishing to help revive

it. That's what they call him. Who calls him that? People, the press. He's a hot

topic. A dating site took a poll. He was voted the seventh most eligible

bachelor in New York.

Katie, where are you?

Great. I'll need you to take everything that you pulled to the fishing room.

Claudia will want to see it on the model.

And I need to call a Veritas agent right now.

So we'll see you in the fitting room, and we will show you how we prepare for

editorial shoot.

Can't wait.

We are so happy to have you here.

Yep.

Uh, it's you.

You hiding?

You're hiding.

No.

Hey. We met at a coffee shop this morning.

Yes, we have all this history and I don't even know your name.

Ella Richards.

And I'm Katie, by the way.

Oh, good job.

Very nice to meet you.

Why didn't you say who you were?

And what was that about being new and nervous?

Well, I am new.

And I am nervous. I have to make this company solvent.

You see, most people are intimidated by my name and...

Well, I was enjoying your honesty.

Why would I be intimidated?

I don't work here, and I am just helping.

Sorry, I have to go. I think I can handle it.

Right.

Okay, he may not be your boss, but he is mine. And my boss's boss and her boss

try to resist the urge to offend him.

Okay, sure. He's just so entitled.

Don't. So attractive.

I hadn't noticed.

Well, he seemed to have noticed you.

Yeah, well, the seventh most eligible bachelor in New York is not my kind of

guy. Good.

Claudia will want to see the cargo pants both with and without the airmen's

belt.

How's it going?

This dress doesn't need to be shorter. It needs to taper at the knee. It's

to look boxy. And you, um... This is Ella. She's helping with the photo

Less opinion, more sewing.

We're on a deadline.

Umberto's shoes can be so intense.

He's very unpredictable.

Derek, hi.

Um, would you give me a minute?

You got better knees than I do.

I busted mine playing basketball in college.

Prepping for a shoot is always daunting. So many decisions to make.

Do you think the side ruching is distorting the bodice?

Um, yeah.

There may be too many folds in the ruching.

The way it gathers at the waist?

Of what she said. Is this your interpreter?

Yes.

Yes, for the moment, she is.

And Bertie says he wants approval on all the models.

Yes. This is a fashion magazine.

The details are life and death.

Thank you, Claudia.

How can you be in charge of this place if you don't know what ruching is?

Well, I just assumed it was the crumpled up fabric on the side there.

It's how you crumple it that matters.

Oh. Well.

Okay.

I admit I have a lot to learn.

You think?

I do.

I don't have a lot of time to learn it.

Oh, there you are.

It was your first day at school.

I need a crash course in fashion.

There is no such thing.

Well, you're a seamstress. I'm sure you could teach me a few of the basics.

I'm not just handy with a needle and thread. I'm also a designer.

That's great. Gives you more credibility.

With who?

With me.

What's happening is, Claudia's using my lack of knowledge about fashion to

undermine my authority.

I'm sorry, but I resent your authority as much as you do.

Are you following me?

I doubt I see the same thing.

Are you working at the magazine tomorrow?

I'll be there until the photo shoot's over, and then I'm gone.

Great. Have coffee with me.

In the morning.

I want to learn fashion from someone who loves it.

So how do you know I love it?

Because you hate the fact that I don't.

Come on.

One cup.

Say yes.

Okay. All right, say yes.

Yes. Perfect.

This is not how I saw it ending up.

So you're admitting there's a knot?

Whatever.

I've never heard three syllables sound so encouraging.

Thanks again for coming to my loft. My homemade boutique.

So, what's the occasion again?

Bobby's parents are having the engagement party at their house. Oh. And

his whole family.

Wow. You have picked the perfect dress.

I love this color on you.

Never really thought of myself as the lavender type.

More black, understated, trying to disappear.

What do you think?

I don't know how to thank you.

But while you feel beautiful, you look beautiful.

Yeah? Yeah.

I'm revamping the digital magazine and want to go live during Fashion Week.

Well,

this is my first time seeing Fashion 101.

So I'll begin with what I know best. I always have a sketchbook with me. My

sewing gigs everywhere.

You never know when inspiration will strike.

Just to be clear.

I'm not looking for an opinion on my work. This is strictly a learning tool.

Okay. No opinions.

Okay. I have a philosophy about design. I call it the IF Factor. That's spelled

with one I followed by three F's.

It stands for inspiration, fabric, fit, and financials. I -F -F -F. Got it.

Okay.

Inspiration can come from anywhere.

A movie, a book, a color you can't get out of your head.

This dress is all about fabric.

I went nuts for this brigade.

Fit is about understanding the contours of a woman's body and helping her to

embrace them.

I know I'm not supposed to do this, but these, these are really good.

Well, you don't know enough to know they're good, but thank you.

Financial is making sure the woman can afford it.

I don't want the price tag to overwhelm the joy they get from wearing the dress.

That might be the most important thing you said.

See, I'm trying to make the publications more accessible.

My father is resistance to change, and his father founded the company, and he's

the exact same way.

So the prince of publishing hashtag is for real?

The narrative publishing dynasty is not just a terrible thing.

You're very hard to read.

What are you thinking?

That our backgrounds are nothing alike.

I grew up in Pittsburgh.

My dad worked in a textile mill.

He would bring home all these end pieces and I would sew them together.

I must be so proud that you became a designer.

He passed away when I was a kid.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Okay, my mom is proud enough for two.

I'm late for Oscar.

Who's Oscar?

The man I can't live without.

This is where the magic happens.

It is. Whenever I parachute in to save one of our publications, I always take

Oscar with me to run the digital side.

Nice to meet you.

Ella here is going to make me fashion savvy.

Savvy might be overreaching.

Look, what we're doing here can't be an online replica of the print version.

I want to produce new, fresh, more relevant content.

That might get us more track and advice, which are running low.

Right. Most women can barely afford the magazine, let alone the clothes they see

inside.

That's kind of my thing, bringing fashion to the masses.

Yeah, I'm getting that. Fashion has been ignoring women who aren't models, and

there are a lot more of us than there are size twos.

You have a chance to change that and double your readership while you're at

Well, I think you got a point.

Let me think about it.

Hello again. Hey, Oscar.

Katie gave me a tour of the closet and all the hottest designers.

And what do you?

We are setting up for the photo shoot and the stylist needs to make some

alterations.

Umberto is the best photographer in the business.

And an editorial shoot is a great way to learn about fashion.

You should be there.

Well, okay.

I can't tell if she's the boss or the assistant.

Yeah, me either.

That's it. I love this shot.

Can we get more light on Jasmine, please?

A puff sleeve is hard to pull off, but I think it's perfection.

Who is that person?

The one who latched onto Derek?

Umberto thinks I'm a little shiny.

Oh, you need to sign off on Manolo as long as the letter is read.

All right.

Keep an eye on Derek while I'm gone. I don't want him having opinions and

learning to shoot.

Derek, we met at a party in the Hamptons last summer.

Do you remember?

Yes, I do. It's hard to forget.

It's nice to see you again.

Yeah, you too.

Mr. Delica?

That's my father.

I'm Bert.

May I just say...

That picture you took of the kid looking up at the high -fashion Amazon in the

Bronx is just, it's one of my all -time favorites.

May I say you have good taste. It's one of my favorites, too.

Excuse me, Ella, is it?

In fact, I was very busy.

What do you do, Ella?

Well, today I'm a seller, but I'm also a designer.

And that outfit you're wearing?

It's one of my own.

Ella original.

And now, if we could resume the shoot.

Until we meet again.

Thank you.

It looks like he just made a friend.

Yeah, well, he's as nice as he is talented.

Did I miss anything?

What do you think of the necklace, Ella?

Obviously, I missed a lot.

Um, I think the necklace is overkill.

It competes with the neckline.

I agree.

Wait a minute.

The jeweler bought a four -page spread in this issue.

This page is not for sale.

That honesty thing you got going on.

I like it.

Derek has some nobody sewer calling the shots.

Is he really that clueless or is he testing me?

Either way, he's going to regret it.

Ella, do you have a minute?

What's up?

Can we go to my office? There's something I'd like to discuss.

This season's emphasis on asymmetrical hemlines?

No, but we can go over that, too.

I'm still moving in.

Still trying to get used to the office and all the responsibilities that go

it.

What did you want to talk about?

You and me.

Maybe we should stick with hemlines.

We can talk hemlines, necklines.

Anything else you think I should know? That's kind of the point.

I hope I'm not intruding.

Actually... The art director asked if you want to see the proof from the photo

shoot, since it's going to be the cover.

Can you tell him that I am in a meeting and will be with him in a moment?

Meeting is executive speak for otherwise engaged.

And what are we engaged in, exactly?

A negotiation.

I want to hire you to be my consultant to keep me from making any fashion faux

pas.

You have the whole staff to do that? Yeah, well, most of the employees are

to Claudia and they see me as an intruder.

I want an outsider, someone who isn't afraid to speak her mind.

I don't want you to hire me or you'll be my boss.

Okay.

What do you want?

I want...

A piece about me in the digital magazine as an up -and -coming designer.

So it would be quid pro quo.

I'd rather have your respect than a paycheck.

Great, we have a deal.

Just like that? Just like that. My magazine might call.

I think this meeting went pretty well.

A signature design in the article about me that really represents my brand.

Very Ella original.

All I have to do in return is teach Derek about fashion.

I'm already planning his curriculum.

Okay. What is the prince of publishing like, up close and personal?

Bored with being a prince, that's my guess.

I think that's what he sees in me. I don't scrape and bow whenever he walks

a room.

What do you do?

I tell him the truth.

What do you tell yourself?

To keep my eye on the prize, get my name in the magazine, and not get distracted

by some unattainable guy with a million -dollar smile.

You tell yourself all that?

Yes, and I mean every word.

Good.

I'm good with being myself and being curvy, and it took me a really long time

say that.

I just have to keep saying it. Anybody who doesn't see how great you are,

that's their bad.

I do like Derek.

As a person, I mean.

I just... I can't figure out what makes him tick.

So, bring it in.

Okay, the dribbling is like a dance to do with the ball, okay?

Perfect rhythm, perfect sync.

Who wants to give it a try?

How about you?

That's it!

Nice footwork.

I love that.

Danny, why don't you give it a try?

Good.

Nice try.

One more, okay?

You got it.

Not just about height, okay?

It's about heart.

And you.

Plenty of both.

So why don't you give it another try?

Never give up.

Derek. Oh, hey, Aaron. How you doing?

Good, man.

Team's looking good this year. Yeah, they're a good group.

Listen, I was thinking we should start an arts program for the kids.

Not just painting, but music, too.

They got a lot to say, and it's not always easy to say what's working.

That would be great.

Yeah. Crazy busy with work right now, but as soon as I come up for air, let's

get started, okay?

All right, guys.

We're going to do a horseshoe formation, all right?

The graphics, they need more definition.

If we get any eyeballs, this is not going to keep them.

Understood.

And what about the logos?

One on the left.

There you are.

Here I am. I wondered if you wanted to have lunch.

You know what? I'm already booked. Sorry.

Hello, Ella.

Hi.

Are you ready to go?

I am. Where are you guys going?

On a field trip.

Where?

The garment district.

Why?

For some fashion 101.

is a form of self -expression.

Every morning when you get dressed, it's like a painter with a canvas.

And those canvases come in all shapes and sizes.

I'm fencing a theme here.

Yeah, well, body positivity is something I really believe in.

If you feel beautiful, you look beautiful.

Okay, now for some fashion basics. I promise I will leave my soapbox at the

door.

This is where the rubber meets the runway before fashion week.

There are a lot of looks in a collection, and they all have to be

Hello, hello.

Thank you for letting us look around.

You bet.

This is Max Rintel.

Derek. He is the heart and soul of the garment district.

The rag trade's in my jeans.

My father was a pusher.

A pusher? That's what they call the guys who push racks of clothes from job to

job around 7th Avenue.

And my mother worked in a sweatshop.

I know a little bit about going into the family business.

Oh, yeah? What line of work are you in? Publishing.

He works at the Look magazine.

Oh, yeah? What do you do there?

I, um... His family owns it.

Right.

Nice work, if you can get it.

I am giving him a crash course on fashion.

Ah. Well, if you're okay with Ella...

You're okay with me.

Fabric is the first F in IFFF.

It doesn't just dictate how a design will look, but how it feels.

We call that a fabric's hand.

Okay.

Silk has a very soft and sensual hand. Okay. Go ahead and give it a try.

Yeah.

I see what you mean.

Hit the next stop on our fast food door. Sure.

After you. Thank you.

This is a typical women's clothing store. Okay. Whether it's a high -end

boutique or a chain store at the mall, the sizes go from 2 to 14.

That sales flow, I think, is straight out of Pretty Woman.

She doesn't tell me I don't belong here.

Well, I have got news for her.

The average size of the American woman is 16.

And since we're the vast majority, maybe it's time to start stocking stores with

things that fit.

Sorry.

Sometimes this soapbox speaks up on me.

You're cute when you get mad.

Don't patronize me. I'm not.

How about this?

You're ferocious, and you get mad.

That's better.

I have a question.

Do women dress for themselves, or do they dress for others?

It depends on which woman you're talking about.

I want to talk about you.

I'm just looking in the mirror and trying to be the me that I want to be.

Well, I'm not sure if there's a right answer, but if there is, I'm pretty sure

that was it.

Yeah, well, it wasn't always the case.

Mirrors used to be the enemy.

And now they're just a piece of glass.

What I see is up to me.

So, what are we doing next?

People watching.

She is on her lunch break, and she has to get back to work.

The suit is a knockoff, but, you know, she's ambitious, and one day it will be

the real thing.

Does she read the look?

She springs for the September issue once a year.

And what do you see when you look at me?

A designer from head to toe, money is obviously not an issue.

I see the seventh most eligible fashion in New York.

Yeah, well, I don't believe everything you hear.

It's, uh, it's not who I am.

Okay. So is today about teaching me fashion or making me look more

Just both.

See, that girl and her mother, that was me and my mom when I was a kid.

She took me from store to store.

And one day I asked her why.

And she said that they didn't have what we wanted in my favorite color.

And what's your favorite color?

Blue. But then I got older and I realized that she didn't take me from

store because they didn't have it in my color. They just didn't have it in my

size.

You're very persuasive.

And what are you?

I'm Vince.

Okay.

Wow, great.

Maybe you should try being a little more enthusiastic. I think it would look

good on you.

I got a meeting with some advertisers, but I'm looking forward to our next

lesson. Whoa, me too.

What?

Hi. Hi.

Are we celebrating something?

Uh, no.

Could have been ugly. Oh.

Oh. Thank you.

You're... You're welcome.

Do you always got that dress top to sell?

Only when I'm a fan of my employer.

I used to work at a sewer to pay my bills.

Most designers can't show. They have the vision, but not the talent.

You two have a lot in common. And by that, I mean actual talent.

Show any of your sketchbook.

Max, you're embarrassing me.

Embarrassed looks good on you. Show her the sketchbook.

I'd really like to see it.

You're even better than Max said.

Told you.

These are nice.

It may be time for you to give up your day job.

Thank you.

I need you to make me a promise.

When you hit it big, you stay exactly who you are.

Yeah.

Don't get too excited about this, but I asked Max if you could talk to Annie

about buying an app. Oh, that's very nice of you. Well, I got a stake in the

succeeding.

There you are.

I had an idea I couldn't wait to share.

We should have a party that coincides with Fashion Week, a big splashy event

celebrate the relaunch of the digital magazine with you at the helm.

Well, the party would get us some press, and that might generate some buzz.

I ran it past Claudia and got her okay. I told her it was a way to publicly

divvy up your two domains.

If you have your own domain, you can make all the changes you want.

What kind of changes?

I plan to make the magazine more inclusive, broaden our reach.

The look is very inclusive.

We use models of every race and ethnicity.

But not every size.

That's a pretty big change.

And it's long overdue.

I want to give this new direction a shot.

I'm really impressed by your willingness to take a risk.

I want to throw you a party as big and as bold as your vision.

A party would be great.

Thanks, Liza.

So this is how the other half lives.

You've never been here before?

No, I wouldn't remember.

You play?

Yeah, well, with all that piano, I better.

So, the night is when Fashion Week starts.

I killed that.

Approximately three and a half weeks to pull this whole thing off.

No pressure. Yeah.

No pressure. Cheers.

Friend's yours?

Yeah, you could say that.

I've never seen you smile so wide.

Where was this taken?

I opened a youth center in Brooklyn.

You never told me that before.

I know. I don't tell many people that.

So this is your way of giving back.

I get a lot more than I give.

Those kids keep me rounded.

There's a man in the luxury penthouse apartment.

Come on.

And I'm moving, by the way. I'm looking for a townhouse when I can restore

somewhere closer to the center.

Closer to who you want to be?

Yeah.

Yeah, something like that.

You got this.

Okay. I'm going to give her the three pieces about fashion week to read. I

them all. Thank you.

Liza, do you have a moment?

Oh, Ella.

Annie Chu just gave us an ad buy.

I mentioned body inclusivity in our pitch.

And she said that's something she'd like to support.

That is so great.

On so many levels.

I heard there was an opening for an assistant fashion editor, and I was

you could get Claudia to read some samples of my work.

Claudia is incredibly busy, and so am I. This party is taking up all of my time.

I'm a little surprised you'd ask for a favor right now.

Timing is everything, Katie.

Hats are the best thing ever.

Most women are the same size above the ears, and there are no stigmas

whatsoever.

What happened with Liza?

She shut me down.

What?

Let me see what I can do.

Like what?

I don't know.

Where are you going?

To talk to Derek.

Okay, you might want to lose the hat.

Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I think Katie should write the article about me.

Okay. Look,

I know you two are friends, but... She's a really good writer who wants to be a

fashion editor.

No one knows me better than she does.

Oscar?

It would make the piece more personal, which might be good.

Excellent. Great.

I should go. I have a meeting with my father.

Good luck.

Yeah. He needs luck meeting with his dad?

Roger Colby is about as flexible as Mel Rushmore. And Derek is trying to

reinvent the wheel.

I'm mixing my metaphors, but you get my point.

Well, I don't care what the board members say.

It's not just about the numbers. It's about making a difference.

As the heir apparent to a publishing institution, you sometimes sound quite

naive.

Well...

Ella. This is my father, Roger Colby. This is Ella Richards.

Nice to meet you. You too.

Temper your idealism with the monetary realities.

Temper your generational blinders with the real world.

I told Kitty that she was writing the article about me and she was thrilled.

did a good thing.

As far as Colby's go, you're pretty cool.

Most people like me because of my last name.

You seem to like me in spite of it.

Who says I like you?

Do you want to go to dinner tonight?

Dinner in what context?

We order, we eat, we talk online.

So this is a work thing?

It's a friend thing.

This is really nice.

Well, it's a thank you for any two.

I hope other designers follow her lead.

I have to prove to my father that the digital future is an opportunity to

more people.

Well, maybe it's a good thing you didn't become a basketball player.

After college, I rebelled.

I got as far away from my family heritage as I knew how.

And how did you do that?

I traveled with Spain.

Fell in love with Spain. Have you ever been to Spain?

I can barely afford a ticket to Pittsburgh.

You know, as soon as Ella Original takes off, Spain is the first place I'll go.

I didn't mean for that to sound arrogant. I was just trying to ask your

question. I was answering a question. Okay, are we fighting or flirting? I

tell. Me neither.

Okay, so after sunny Spain, how did you get to where you are now?

Well, I realized I could do things my own way.

So I got my MBA, I learned the world of publishing, and to respect the reader as

much as the bottom line.

Sounds like you have a soapbox of your own.

I think I'm just trying to impress you.

It's working.

Is it the Burdell or the company?

I'm going to go with the wine.

But, you know, the company is hard to resist.

went to dinner with Derek.

You went on a date?

Not a date. Just talking and hanging out. Where did you go?

Le Petit Jardin.

It was a date. Whatever it was, I had a wonderful time.

He probably dates a lot of women.

Like models and socialites. I'm just a novelty.

And this article is way too important. It could change my career.

I'm not going to ruin that with some flirtation. Are you buying any of that?

Because I am not.

Okay, I really like him. And a lot more than I bargained for.

You don't want to get hurt.

Exactly.

All this stuff is great.

Who is that?

Oh, that's Candice of Vine.

The most amazing, bold, figured model in the world.

And also my muse.

This is really pretty.

Thank you.

I can make it in a smaller size if you'd like.

Are they for sale?

Yeah, for sure. Right here in my little boutique.

Any few used to sell her designs out of a loft.

It's like a rite of passage.

Musicians start in a garage and designers start in a loft.

Where do you go from here?

Maybe someday I'll have my own showroom on Fashion Avenue, or I'll just keep

freelancing as a seamstress. Come on, you need to have more faith in yourself.

I'm still that kid from Pittsburgh.

I arrived in New York and called myself a designer, and, you know, it can be

really scary when you dream that big.

Dream as big as you want. You've got the talent to back it up.

This place is terrific.

It's really going to add to the story. A hundred years ago, this building was

filled with sweatshops.

All the immigrant garment workers were from the Lower East Side. It's hallowed

ground.

Let's make sure we include that, huh?

You got it.

You know, I thought I was doing you a favor with this article. Turns out

doing me one. You're going to be a fantastic read.

Is that publisher speak, or do you really mean it?

Every word.

How's it coming along?

I think this piece on Ella could be really special.

I think Ella is really special.

Stop me if I'm crossing a line here, but are you two a thing?

Not the type of thing I'm used to.

I'm not sure what to call us.

I'm getting the sense she has some reservations.

So show her who you really are.

The stuff that you're into.

What if she's disappointed by the man I turn out to be?

At least you'll know it's not your money and good looks that are the problem.

Stop it.

So what's the surprise? Where are you taking us? You'll see. We're almost

Almost where?

I don't know.

Tell me.

All right, I'm taking you to a gym.

You're taking me to a gym in Brooklyn?

Mm -hmm. Surprise.

Big surprise.

I may be overdressed.

No, you are perfect.

It's like reaching for a cookie on top of a shelf.

Okay? Up and curve.

Just like this.

All right?

All right.

So just like that. Why don't you try two shots?

Ah!

Nice try.

Okay. So I think what the problem is... Hey, hi. Bend your knees a little.

Uh, no, it's kind of a... Yeah, I'm on a lead team.

All right.

Hi. All right, so I used to play basketball with my brother and he was a

guard in high school. All right? So, why don't you try to loosen your grip

before you release and give it more arc.

Yeah?

Relax and follow through on your release.

Oh, yay!

Good work.

Thanks.

Go, Ella.

Pete, you can do it.

Yeah, I can.

That's a happy man.

Must be the company's stupid.

This is how you play.

I take a shot. If I get it in, you have to duplicate it.

If you miss, you get an H.

And when you miss, you get another letter. I have been playing horse with

brother since I was six years old.

You, sir, are going down. Oh, it is on.

I think I just twisted it. Does it hurt?

Ow! Oh, gosh, yeah. Why would you do that?

I think it's my pride that's hurt.

Here you go.

Thank you, Harry.

Thank you very much.

You know, you're not who I thought you were.

Yeah?

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Good.

Word of advice, though?

Next time, wear high tops.

Thanks for the fashion tip.

Not a fashion tip.

Common pen.

How's your ankle?

Much better, thank you.

It might be sore for a while.

Oh, yeah?

Mm -hmm.

Were you close to your family growing up?

Copies don't do close.

We do what's expected.

See, my father grew up in the very long shadow of my grandfather.

And I am expected to do the same.

But he's still your father.

Yeah.

My father was everything to me.

I miss him every day.

You should find a way to make some good memories while you still can.

Yeah. I have a lot of opinions.

I've noticed, yeah.

Walk me home at your own risk. This is me.

I should get inside. I have a...

sewing gig in the morning.

You need to commit to being a designer.

It's not just about the way other people see you.

It's how you see yourself.

Yeah, well, I'm not ready to make that leap.

Maybe after the article comes out, I'll have more confidence.

Or maybe people won't like my designs and I'll just be sewing seams forever.

Welcome to the inside of my head.

It's my favorite place to be.

You're in there a lot.

I'm sorry.

No, I just... This is happening really fast.

Yeah. I mean, it feels that way. No, I didn't mean... I mean, I just need time

to get my bearings.

Sure. Yeah, um...

As much as you need.

It might help if you were a little less wonderful.

I'll work on that.

Thank you.

Good night.

Good night.

Oh, you have to.

This dress is to wear to the party.

I want it to be perfect, magical.

Max gave me the remnants of this gorgeous silver. Oh, I love the color. I

It's called fairytale blue.

Prince is going to love it. This is not about him. This is about me holding my

own at this party.

I'm going to be surrounded by the most important people in fashion, people I

want to impress.

I get to be one of the designers.

Well, you're going to knock it out of the park, the ballroom or whatever.

Get some glass slippers to go with that grass.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

I want to coordinate the photos of the loft and the Lower East Side

with your article. What photos?

What article?

I'm writing a piece about Ella for the digital magazine.

On whose authority?

On Derek's authority and on mine.

And what is it about Ella that the readers are dying to know?

That she is designing beautiful clothes to fit the full -figured women that the

look has been ignoring for 50 years.

Well said.

I doubt very much that Claudia would agree.

Jasmine would be an absolute vision in that outfit if she were wearing the

necklace I selected.

If I could have a quick word.

It's important.

Nothing is more important than the book. It's about the future of the magazine

and the direction it's taking.

Unfurl your brow and cut to the chase.

I'm talking about Derek's plans for the digital magazine.

It's a big departure from the usual content. And by big, I mean wider. And

wider, I mean full -figured.

He's doing a story about Ella.

That nobody from the fashion shoot?

I don't know what she's telling him, but...

Derek seems to be listening.

Well, then his father better start listening to me.

My name is synonymous with this brand, and I will not be ignored.

Great. Claudia called my father to complain, and now we have a meeting to

discuss the questionable decision that gives plus size so much space.

And how much...

Based does she think the majority of American women deserve?

We could hold the editorial on body positivity for a few months. Body

isn't just some trendy phrase.

It's changing lives.

Knowing that you're valued for who you are, any size, any shape.

Don't let anyone take that away.

In order to increase revenue, we have to appeal to a broader base.

Well, they're certainly broader. I'll grant you that.

Oh, come on.

But not the type to buy the look.

Perhaps if the look weren't so condescendingly narrow in scope, they

Who is putting all this nonsense in your head?

I am vehemently opposed to some every -woman idea of fashion.

It should be aspirational.

Beautiful women, we all want to be wearing beautiful clothing.

And isn't that how every woman wants to feel?

I mean, I'm not setting limitations on who's allowed to dream when they read

magazine.

I'm sorry, Claudia, but I'm not changing my mind.

Does he still speak for you?

Assuming he turns out to be right.

What?

Stick with what we got.

On behalf of a whole lot of women, thank you.

Father,

you remember Ella?

Hello again.

This is how you make critical business decisions?

On the advice of a momentary fling?

It isn't momentary.

And it's not a fling.

We're working together.

Very closely, it appears.

Filling my shoes isn't automatic.

It has to be earned. Well, if this is going to work, I have to be able to do

things my own way.

Not if it means risking the company that defines our family name.

Mr. Colby.

I may be... overstepping, but I think your son is trying to

do some good with the opportunity you gave him.

He has some pretty great ideas of what the future could look like.

Give him the chance to make you proud.

Are you always this bold?

Only when I know I'm right.

He needs you to believe in him.

Point well taken.

And well delivered.

Not too shabby.

As far as penthouses go.

He's moving to Brooklyn, so he's forgiven. Yes, I am making my daring

from the Upper East Side.

About time.

So, the secret to a good bone ice?

It's a pancetta.

The more pancetta, the merrier, I always say.

Oh, yeah?

You say that?

Yeah. And who do you say to?

Mostly to myself.

It doesn't really come up a lot.

So I gather you like to cook?

Yeah, you know, it's kind of a hobby of mine.

Pretty sure you learned that at your last publication.

Okay, Oscar, that's enough out of you.

Now for the real test.

Okay.

What do you think?

More wine?

I think you should leave Sensation all alone.

Hmm.

I like working here.

Better food, better view, away from Claudia and her spies.

Yeah, well, we go live in nine days, so Claudia's views will be a moot point.

I'm sure she'll find a way to un -moot her point.

Will you play that piano?

Yeah.

Yeah, a little bit.

I'm going to head home.

I will see you two tomorrow.

Good night.

You too.

All right, Colby.

Let's see what you got.

All right.

But I'm not looking for an opinion.

Any requests?

Your piano, your call.

Okay.

Is there anything you can't do?

I can't sew.

Good.

Can't skate.

Yeah, that makes the two of us.

I can't walk and heal.

I thought we agreed you'd be less wonderful.

It's only a dress. No lives are at stake.

Do you know how many silkworms on how many mulberry leaves it took to make

fabric?

TMI. I prefer to think that silk just happens. No creepy crawly critters are

involved.

Huh. Liza's coming in late today. She is so obsessed with this party.

I bet she's having something done before the big event.

Like what?

The red carpet special, Ella.

What's that?

Listen, Kitty.

No, she's somewhere around here.

What are you looking at?

What do you mean?

I have a staff meeting.

I had a lunchtime touch -up.

Are you judging me?

I'm not judging. I'm nodding.

It's not easy being surrounded by all these models.

Always feeling like the before instead of the after.

Little fella helps.

I get it.

No, you don't.

Trust me, I do.

The article is almost done, but it's hard to capture Ella in 500 words.

How about funny, smart, talented, to name a few?

I couldn't agree more.

You've got to keep the immigrant garment workers who live in the building. It

gives the story gravitas.

Gravitas, coming right up.

You want to get a bite to eat?

I have to get back to the closet. Liza wants me to pull some dresses for her to

wear to the party.

And what are you going to wear? Wear?

To the party.

You could be my plus one.

Huh. I guess I'm going to a party.

Just bring some advertisers with you, please.

It's not that bad.

Oh, it is. People still see us as a sidecar to the print magazine.

We need this party to generate some major buzz before we publish.

Okay?

Is Claudia on her broomstick again?

No, it's, uh...

Currently parked.

Just the usual woes of trying to earn a profit.

Do you want to go get lunch?

I'm buying. Oh, I would love to.

It's just I have a meeting with an ad agency.

Well, in that case, go get them.

Another time?

Any other time?

You're on.

Sometimes I feel like he's too good to be true.

What's a girl supposed to do when subjected to all that charm?

I mean, I think he did to you. And you're obviously into him.

I was hoping it wasn't that obvious.

You've had serious boyfriends before. Why is this throwing you for such a

Peter was great on paper, but he never made me laugh.

And Jason and I almost got married, but, you know, deep down I knew he wasn't

the one.

I don't know. They were both reasonable choices.

The seventh most eligible bachelor in New York?

Not so much.

Try not to run away before you find out.

I hate that you know me so well.

I have to go to bed.

It's such an early morning tomorrow.

I'm almost finished.

What do you think?

It is even more magical than the sketch.

It's very Cinderella.

I used to love Cinderella as a kid.

I read all the storybooks, saw all the movies.

You know, Cinderella never looked like me.

There are a lot of little girls feeling what I felt.

I kind of want to change that.

Yet another pearl of wisdom that I have to now jam into this article.

Good night. Good night.

All right.

What do you got?

No. No.

Another RSVP.

I am not happy about this party.

Derek is trying to stand in my spotlight.

The guest list needs to include all of the designers and VIPs that are loyal to

me. Of course.

And about Jasmine and some of the models from the print issue.

They know how to steal the focus.

The list is getting pretty long. I have all the would -be advertisers that Derek

is courting. Annie Q and her team are coming.

The RSVPs are pouring in.

What about Ella?

Oh, she's been working with Derek, so I just assumed.

Well, there's an excuse.

I mean, we're overbooked and you had to make some cuts.

I don't want her whispering in his ear all night long.

I want you whispering in his ear.

Only the things you want him to hear.

Ella, do you have a minute?

Sure.

This is a little awkward.

What is it?

It's about the party.

I have to invite all these high -profile VIPs.

Unfortunately, we had to make some cuts in the guest list.

Are you telling me I'm not invited?

I'm sorry, Ella, but I had no choice.

The point of the party is to get press.

Derek has so much riding on this.

You're a sewer who's trying to make her mark, and I respect that.

But he needs the place to be, packed with established designers who can buy

I hope you understand.

I understand.

Ella didn't want me to say anything to Derek, so I'm saying it to you. This

thing.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Liza took Ella off the guest list for the party because it was VIP only.

Just how important does a person need to be to get into this thing?

Nobody's more important to this relaunch than Ella.

Well, she certainly isn't feeling that way.

Let me talk to Derek.

Liza made it sound like she was doing this for him. Are you sure he didn't

Not if he is who I think he is.

Hey, Liza.

Johnny? Talk to you for a second?

Of course, Derek. Hi.

Hi.

Listen, I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work that you've been

with the party.

That means so much coming from you. There's a problem, though, and I need

fix it.

Whatever you need.

Put Ella's name back on the guest list.

I don't know what she told you, but I didn't have a choice. Ella didn't tell

anything, okay?

This is me telling you what I want.

Claudia wanted all her regular fare so she wouldn't be sidelined.

I like Ella, but she means nothing to Claudia, so she made me cut up.

I was in a bind.

Claudia's my boss.

And I'm her boss.

Okay?

So I want you to put Ella Richards' name back on the guest list.

Of course.

Great.

Thank you, Liza.

No problem.

Look, signals got across, right? It was a mistake. Of course you're invited.

Are you sure?

Yes. So sure I don't even have the words.

Well, that was a pretty good start. Why don't you say a little more?

Okay.

How about it wouldn't be the same without you?

That works.

All right, so I'll see you there?

Yes, you will.

Glass slippers.

No, well, these shoes were not made for walking. Just standing around.

I love your hair like that.

Thank you. Just a casual do that took longer to perfect than the dress.

Okay, so what do you think? I was worried these would be too girly.

Girly and boring.

Well, don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel.

I bought these at an estate sale.

I was saving them for a special occasion and just the right dress.

Perfect.

You've got yourself one very handy fairy godmother.

Yeah.

Okay. I better get dressed. We don't want to be late.

I'll go turn a pumpkin into an uber, and we will head for the ball.

Good evening, everyone.

What a wonderful way to kick off Fashion Week.

Thank you all so much for coming.

Aren't these ladies lovely?

Oh, Derek, please, come on.

Oh, Claudia, we're having a great time. Photo up.

Okay.

Okay. Jasmine, how are you? Good.

Thank you for coming.

All right, we'll make this quick.

Derek. Derek. Yes, Joey. Hey.

How you doing?

Why all the fat there, Derek?

It's a great question, Joey.

The look is getting a new look online, and I want to make sure the entire

fashion industry knows what's coming.

Hey. Hey.

Nice to meet you.

Hope you brought your checkbook.

Everything is going digital, including fashion.

Legacy Magazine is likely to look neat at the end with the times.

Gentlemen, if you'll excuse me.

Wow.

You look beautiful.

You clean up pretty well yourself.

I'm so glad you're here.

Ella, what a nice surprise.

That dress is everything.

Well, hearing you say that is everything.

I'm a big fan of Ella's work.

Is that right?

Well, when we're doing a story about Ella as an undiscovered talent, I would

love it if you could give us a few quotes.

All you need.

Thank you. Oh, of course.

You deserve it.

Great.

Thank you.

Derek.

Are you having a good time?

Yeah. Yeah, I am.

Me too.

I have to do a live cast in a few minutes.

Maybe I'll see you later?

Yeah.

Maybe.

Pretty girl.

I've just been approached by two more designers.

They heard about the plus size push and they went in.

I'm getting the same feedback.

I think it's time for dance. Coming up.

Um, would you like to dance?

Come on.

You and that dress deserve to be seen.

Well, when you put it like that.

Hey, this is the same stoke you used to teach me about Batman.

You remembered.

Of course I did.

Not that I never thought.

Look who's still whispering in Derek's ear.

I thought I made myself clear.

She made me put her on the list.

We need to do something about her right now before this full -figure fiasco

becomes a permanent policy.

Like what?

Look at her.

She is out of her league, personally and professionally.

Surely she must know that.

You okay?

Uh, yeah.

It's my shoe.

What happened?

Uh, the strap just broke.

Let me go get a safety pin. I'll pretend this never happened.

Pretend what never happened?

I'll be right back. Okay.

Go.

Hello, Ella.

That happened to me on a job interview.

I barely limped my way through it.

Very pretty dress.

Makes you look like more of a designer than a sewer.

I am a designer.

I'd like us to be friends, Ella.

Maybe we can attack the elephant in the room.

That didn't come out right.

How do you do it?

Do what? Live with yourself.

It isn't easy.

Which is why I'm trying to do the right thing now.

And what's that?

You're here tonight because Derek insisted you be at this party.

Okay.

Thank you for telling me that.

But it isn't for the reason you think or hope.

You wanted to score points with Annie Chu and all the designers jumping on the

body positivity bandwagon.

Derek is here to sell ad space.

What did you think the dance was for?

Taking you for a very public spin so he could show everyone what a good guy he

is. Okay, Eliza, you've made your point.

I know you think I'm the enemy, but I'm not.

Derek is using you.

I wish you'd see that.

You got a great turnout.

Yep. The instincts were right about taking a more inclusive stance. No, it

just an advertising strategy.

The look has been perpetuating an unhealthy standard, and it's time for a

change.

Perhaps you're right.

I want to start by thanking you all for being here tonight.

The relaunch of the digital magazine means a lot to me.

We have an opportunity here.

An opportunity to expand our readership and do some good at the same time.

You see, body positivity isn't just a trendy slogan.

It matters.

It matters to a lot of women out there.

Women you all want to reach.

You see, size 16 is the most common clothing size for the American woman.

And I think it's time our magazine reflects that.

Oh, please.

Thankfully, you all agree.

Because we just sold all of our advertising space for the first issue of

digital magazine.

Yes.

Now, the idea of inclusivity extending to fashion, it was new to me.

But I had a great teacher, an up -and -coming designer, and someone who cares

deeply about these issues.

If I might, I'd like to introduce to you Ella Richards.

Ella?

We are grateful for Derek's contribution to our digital counterpart.

But let's not forget the print magazine, which continues to define fashion.

helps me clear my mind and my heart.

I don't think it's working this time.

Derek texted me.

Said he's been trying to reach you. I'm not interested in being some plus -size

Cinderella to his Prince Charming.

Wear something really nice today, okay?

Um, I think I'm going to stay home.

Annie Chu will be there.

She's doing an editorial shoot. It would be really hard.

to walk into that place.

We publish in a few days, and this article could really put you on the map.

Forget about the guy with the million -dollar smile.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

All right, off the things go.

I will be here any minute. There's a lot of moving parts in this, so everything

needs to move like clockwork.

Hi. Uh... Hi.

What's going on?

Uh... Uh, right before we publish, things got a little nutty. You know, you

go ahead. We'll go finish up.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, just some last -minute details I need to take care of.

Maybe I should wait outside. Maybe.

Maybe you should tell me what's wrong.

Now, talk to me. Can we just keep this about work and leave it at that? No.

No, we can't.

I was really upset when you left.

I made the fake speech and introduced you and... The woman

who inspired it all, she... She wasn't there.

I felt.

Like you were using me to make some kind of statement and sell more ads. I

thought you knew me better than that.

You know how you're always talking about my honesty?

Uh -huh.

Well, maybe I haven't been honest with myself.

I do know you.

And I know how much I care for you.

I think that's what I'm running away from.

Let's get real. I'm not exactly your type. What do you think my type is?

You have cover girl, like Jasmine. Jasmine doesn't even... What exactly do

mean to you?

Ella.

You, Ella.

You mean everything to me.

Which is why...

I need you to come with me.

Come on.

Where are we going? You'll see.

Father?

What are you doing here? I was hoping we could have lunch.

Hello, Ella. It's very nice to see you again.

You too.

I'm sorry. It's very busy and there's a lot going on today.

It's not a good time.

Oh. All right.

Well, this will just take a moment, but I think it's important.

I just came from a board meeting where I found myself saying that the future of

the company is in good hands.

The hands of my very capable son.

Derek? Yeah?

We need to get to the studio. Right. I'll be right there.

Is it always this busy around here?

Busy? Yes.

Happy? No.

That's new.

I just wanted

to say hello.

Hello.

Max, I didn't know you'd be here. Where else would I be on such a big day?

Annie gave me some really great quotes that I think you're going to want to

hear.

I think you're very talented, Ella.

And I think you care about your customer. I do.

I want to expand my company.

I have been looking for a designer that can do full -figured women justice.

I think that's you.

I would like to be in business with you.

I don't know what to say.

I would go with yes. Yes, yes.

The biggest, loudest yes ever.

Well, then let's get the word out about Ella Original.

Oh, Bert is doing your photo shoot.

No, Ella. He is doing your shoot.

Terry gave me an offer. I couldn't hurt you.

He said he would let me shoot my favorite model.

Candice Huffine, wearing my dress. Hi, Ella. Congratulations.

I am so excited for you. Thank you.

Wow.

You are a hero of mine. I mean, your confidence is as

stunning as your beauty.

Thank you for helping me find mine.

Thank you. It is such an honor to be here, and I know that we're going to be

great friends.

And I say we take some photos of this gorgeous creation.

You did all of this for me.

Mm -hmm.

I believe in you, Elle.

I'm the lead story of the world.

Yeah, you are.

And I ended up with a friend.

Yeah.

Our story has just begun.

You can go show them this bar.

Ella, join us.

You go, Ella.

It's Abby. I think maybe we should give us a try.

Who did you call?

Sunday. You've been there from the beginning.

Come back to the shores for the final chapter. I like where this is going.

My son needs me. I won't leave him this time. I was framed.

What if he is innocent?

I want you to know me.

I like knowing you. The final season of Chesapeake Shores. All new Sunday night

at 8.