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Thank you for coming.

Of course.

Good morning, Ella.

- You're like Horowitz
- with a needle and thread.

Hi, Max.

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 blazer?

Done and nearly done.

Who did this?

Um... I did.

Who are you?

Ella Richards. I'm a sewer.

- 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.

Hm. 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 says you're good,

believe him.

- Meeting Annie Chew
- 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,

You want some left-over Chinese?

Maybe later.

Oh, how much Candice Huffine

can one wall take?

Well, I need all

the inspiration I can get.

- Is your schedule free
- for the next few days?

I'm 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 nuts.

- Yeah, well,
- she's a perfectionist.

Most legends are.

If 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
- someone to read them.

I'm working on this piece

about the elegant chaos

of Fashion Week.

"Celebrities line the runway

as designers have heart attacks

back stage when

a model misses a cue."

- So, are those nimble
- fingers available?

- You'd be doing me
- a really big favor.

Okay. I'm in.

- I mean,
- I don't know about you,

- But I had a great
- time last night,

Yeah, who knew

you could cook like that?

That's almond milk, right?

I thought you said soy.

You know, hold on one second,

I'm getting another call.

Hey, when did you

get back into town?

I did, I tried calling you.

- You need to
- tell her what you want.

- I'm just...
- Hold on one second.

Uh... I'm sorry,

what did you say?

- She's waiting.
- Who's waiting?

She is.

All of us are.

Oh, right. Sorry.

Um... Almond milk, please.

Coming right up.

Yeah. Yeah, no. You know what?

Saturday night works for me.

Unbelievable.

Okay. I'm...

I'm going to call you back.

Is something wrong?

Oh, no. It's just

that some of us have

places to be, that's all.

Right. Well, some of us would

like to get what we ordered.

Whatever.

Wow.

What?

I've just never heard three

syllables sound so judgmental.

Well...

That's for you.

Have a wonderful day.

Have a wonderful day.

Okay, well,

call me tomorrow.

Sounds good. Bye.

I'm sorry. Are you...

Are you following me?

- I was about to ask
- you the same thing.

So, that's a no?

Don't flatter yourself.

- So, are you
- always this friendly?

- Only with strangers
- I can't seem to shake.

I'm not a stranger.

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

Seriously?

I guess so.

Let me guess. You're heading

to the tenth floor.

Yeah. As a matter of fact, I am.

You work at the magazine?

I just started. How about you?

My roommate does. I'm just

helping out for a few days.

I 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.

Well, it was fun

while it lasted.

You said that you were new here?

I am. First day.

I'm a little nervous.

- Word to the wise, stay out
- of Claudia Davenport's way,

- I hear she can be
- a real tyrant.

- Noted.
- Good luck.

Thank you.

Claudia booked

Umberto DeLuca to do the shoot

and she's gone from

overbearing to full-on diva.

- When I think of
- the fashion icons

That have walked these halls.

Right? Speaking of icons,

keep your eyes forward

and your mouth shut.

Oh, wow. Look at

that suit she is wearing.

The woman does not

disappoint.

There's Liza,

my impossible boss.

- You never said
- how pretty she is.

- If you can get
- past her personality.

- Why aren't you
- in The Closet?

I was headed there now.

Start 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. Please?
- No.

How you doing?

Our subs are down.

We're losing advertisers.

Hey, I get I.

- These are hard times
- for all print media.

As the newly-installed

man in charge,

what do you propose we do?

Well, I hate to say it, Claudia,

but the magazine,

it's... it's outdated.

The remaining subscribers,

- they don't relate
- to the content.

I'm not saying it's your fault.

It's just the way it is.

Your father is here.

Perfect, send him in.

You needed back-up in dealing

- with your difficult
- Editor-in-Chief?

I thought you go back

a long way.

It might be reassuring.

Right.

Always a pleasure, Roger.

The 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's naturally very
- protective of the content.

As the publisher,

Derek's job is to make sure

the magazine's profitable.

- He bailed out two of
- our other publications

- By amping up
- their digital presence.

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!

Oh, wow! 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 is that guy
- talking to Claudia?

That's Derek 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 7th most

eligible bachelor in New York.

Katie, where are you?

Great, I'll need you to take

everything that you pulled

to the fitting room.

- Claudia will want to
- see it on the models.

And I need to call

Umberto's agent right now.

So, we'll see you

in the fitting room

and we will show you how we

prepare for an editorial shoot.

Can't wait.

We are so happy

to have you here.

Yup.

Uh...

It's you.

Are you hiding?

You're hiding.

No.

Uh, 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, it's, uh,

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... 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.

And so attractive.

I hadn't noticed.

Well, he seems to

have noticed you.

Yeah. Well, the 7th most

eligible bachelor in New York

is not my kind of guy.

Claudia will want

to see the cargo pants

both with and without

the Hermes belt.

How's it going?

This dress doesn't

need to be shorter,

it needs to taper at the knee.

It's going to look boxy.

And you are?

This is Ella.

- She's helping with
- the photo shoot.

Less opinion, more sewing.

We're on a deadline.

Umberto's shoots

can be so intense,

he's very unpredictable.

Derek, hi.

Would you give me a minute?

- Well, 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, um...

There may be too many

folds in the ruching,

the way it gathers at the waist.

What she said.

Is this your interpreter?

Yes. Yes, for the moment she is.

Umberto 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, wow. Okay.

I admit I have a lot to learn.

You think?

I do.

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

Oh, there you are.

- How 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
- is using my lack of knowledge

About fashion to

undermine my authority.

I'm sorry, but I resent your

authority as much as she does.

Are you following me?

- I was about to
- ask you 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.

How do you know I love it?

Because you hate

the fact that I don't.

Come on. One cup.

Say yes.

Okay.

- No, I said, "Say yes."
- Yes!

Perfect.

- This is not how
- I saw us ending up.

So you admit there's an us.

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.

I'm meeting his whole family.

Well, you have picked

the perfect dress.

I love this color on you.

I never really thought of

myself as the lavender type,

just black, understated,

trying to disappear.

What do you think?

I don't know how to thank you.

Well, when you feel beautiful,

you look beautiful. Yes?

- Yes.
- Yes.

- I'm revamping
- the digital magazine

- And I want to go live
- during Fashion Week.

So, I don't have much

time to get up to speed.

Well, this is my first time

teaching Fashion 101.

Thank you.

So, I'll begin with

what I know best.

Okay.

- 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 IFFF 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 brocade.

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, um, thank you.

Financials 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, that might be the most

important thing you said.

See, I'm trying to make the

publications more accessible,

- but my father is
- resistant to change,

- And his father
- founded the company,

And he's the exact same way.

So, the Prince of Publishing

hashtag is for real.

Inheriting a publishing dynasty

is not such a terrible fate.

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'd bring home
- all these end-pieces

And I would sew them together.

He must be so proud

that you became a designer.

He passed away when I was a kid.

Ah, I'm sorry.

That's okay,

my mom is proud enough for two.

Ooh. I'm late for Oscar.

Who's Oscar?

The man I can't live without.

So, 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.

Yeah.

Look. What we're doing here

can't be an online replica

of the print version.

We want to produce new,

fresh, more relevant content.

- That might get us
- more traffic ad-buys,

Which are running really 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

the 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 it.

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.

Lucky you.

- We are setting up
- for the photo shoot

And the stylist needs

to make some alterations.

Mm-hm.

Okay.

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.

Give me more eyes.

That's it.

I love this shot.

Yes! 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?

Some sewer

who latched onto Derek.

Umberto thinks

I'm a little shiny.

You need to sign off on Manolo's

Long Live Stilettos spread.

Alright. Keep an eye

on Derek while I'm gone.

I don't want him having opinions

and ruining the shoot.

Derek. We met at a party

in the Hamptons last summer.

Do you remember?

Yes, I do.

You're hard to forget.

It's nice to see you again.

Yeah, you too.

Mr. DeLuca...

That's my father, I'm Bert.

May I just say that picture

you took of the kid looking up

at the high-fashion

glamazon 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?

Umberto is very busy.

What do you do, Ella?

Well, today I'm a sewer,

but I'm also a designer.

And that outfit you're wearing?

Is one of my own.

An Ella original.

And now if we could

resume the shoot.

Until we meet again.

Thank you.

- It looks like
- you 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.

Much better.

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 with it.

What did you want to talk about?

You and me.

Maybe we should

stick with hemlines.

- Well, we can talk hemlines,
- necklines, and anything else

You think I need to know,

that's kind of the point.

I hope I'm not intruding.

Actually...

- The art director asked
- if you want to see the proofs

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 a whole

staff to do that.

Yeah, well,

most of the employees are

loyal 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'd 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, then we have a deal.

Just like that?

- Just like that.
- My magazine, my call.

I think this meeting

went pretty well.

I want to include 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 into a room.

What do you do?

I just tell him the truth.

And 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.

Okay.

I'm good with being myself

and being curvy,

and it took me a long time

to say that, I just...

have to keep saying it.

Anybody who doesn't see how

great you are, that's their bad.

I so like Derek,

as a person, I mean.

I just can't figure out

what makes him tick.

So, bring it in.

Okay, so, dribbling is like

a dance you do with the ball.

Okay?

In perfect rhythm, perfect sync.

Who wants to give it a try?

What about you?

That's it! Nice footwork.

I love that.

Eddie,

why don't you give it a try?

Good. Oh! Nice try.

One more, okay?

You got it. Hey, come here.

It's not just

about height, okay?

It's about heart,

and you got plenty of both.

- So, why don't you
- give it another try?

Never give up.

- Derek.
- Oh. Hey, Harry.

- How you doing?
- Good, man.

- The 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 it with words.

That would be great.

- Yeah, I'm crazy busy
- with work right now,

But as soon as I come up

for air, let's get started okay?

Alright, guys. We're going to do

a horseshoe formation, alright?

- The graphics, they
- need more definition.

If we get any eyeballs,

this is not going to keep them.

Understood.

And what about the logos?

Mm, one on the left.

There you are.

Uh, 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.

- Clothing is a form
- of self-expression.

- Every morning
- when you get dressed,

It's like a painter

with a canvas.

And those canvasses come

in all shapes and sizes.

I'm sensing 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.

- Better here.
- You gotta watch the sequins.

Okay and watch

that shoulder...

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 stand-outs.

Hello, hello!

- Thank you for letting
- Us look around.

You bet.

This is Max Rintels.

Derek.

- He is the heart and soul
- of the Garment District.

The rag-trade

is in my genes.

My father was a pusher.

A... a pusher?

- That's what they call the guys
- who push racks of clothes

From jobber to jobber

on 7th Avenue.

- And my mom 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'm 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 it.

Yeah.

I see what you mean.

Okay. Let's hit the next

stop on our fashion tour.

Sure, uh, 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 salesgirl right there is

straight out of "Pretty Woman."

She wants to tell me

I don't belong here.

Well, I have got news for her.

The average size of

the American woman is 16.

- Since we're the vast majority,
- maybe it's time they start

Stocking stores

with things that fit.

Sorry, sometimes the soapbox

sneaks up on me.

You're cute when you get mad.

Don't patronize me.

I'm not. How about this?

You're ferocious

when you get mad.

That's better.

I have a question.

Do women dress for themselves

or do they dress for others?

It depends which woman

we're talking about.

Let's talk about you.

I'm just looking in the mirror

and trying to be

the me I want to be.

Wow, 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.

Hm.

So what are we doing next?

People watching.

Hm.

She is on her lunch break

and she has to get back to work.

- The suit is a knock-off,
- 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?

Designer from head-to-toe.

Money is obviously not an issue.

I see the 7th most

eligible bachelor in New York.

Yeah, well, 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 The Look
- more inclusive?

It's both.

See that girl and her mother?

That was me and my mom

when I was a kid.

She used to take 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 to
- 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?

Convinced.

Okay. Wow, great!

- You know,
- maybe you should try being

A little more enthusiastic.

Oh.

I think it would

look good on you.

- I got a meeting
- with some advertisers,

But I'm looking forward

to our next lesson.

Me, too.

Hey, slow down!

Hi.

Hi.

Are we celebrating something?

Uh, no.

That could have been ugly.

Oh. Right. Um...

Thank you.

You're... You're welcome.

Do you always get

that dressed up to sew?

Only when I'm a fan

of my employer.

I used to work as

a sewer to pay my bills.

Most designers can't sew.

They have the vision,

but not the talent.

You two have a lot in common,

and by that

I mean actual talent.

Show Annie your sketchbook.

Max, you're embarrassing me.

- Embarrassed looks good on you,
- show her the sketchbook.

I'd really like to see it.

Okay. Uh...

You're even better

than Max said.

Told you.

Mm. These are nice.

It may be time 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.

- Okay, don't get
- too excited about this,

But I asked Max

if you could talk to

Annie about buying an ad.

That was very nice of you.

Well, I got a stake

in this thing 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 to

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

and 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 would remember.

Do you play?

Yeah, well,

with all that piano, I better.

So, the 9th is when

Fashion Week starts.

That gives us approximately

three and a half weeks to

pull this whole thing off.

No pressure.

Yeah.

No pressure.

Cheers.

Friends of 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, uh...
- 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 grounded.

Says the man in

the luxury penthouse apartment.

Come on.

I'm moving, by the way.

I'm looking for a townhouse

that I can restore.

Something 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 love them all.

Liza, do you have a moment?

Oh, Ella!

- Annie Chew 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 hoping 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 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.

You might want to lose the hat.

- Yes.
- Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah.

I think Katie should

write the article about me.

Okay, uh...

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.

Okay.

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 Mount 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 naïve.

Hm. Well...

Ella!

This is my father, Roger Colby.

This is Ella Richards.

It's nice to meet you.

You too.

Temper your idealism

with the monetary realities.

Temper your generational

blinders with the real world.

- I told Katie that
- she was writing the article

And she was thrilled.

You 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 hemlines.

So this is a work thing?

It's a friend thing.

Yeah. Mm-hm.

Great.

Okay.

This is really nice.

Well, it's a thank you

for Annie Chew.

I hope other designers

follow her lead.

See I have to prove to my father

that the digital future

is an opportunity to

reach more people.

Maybe it's a good

thing you didn't become

a basketball player.

Yeah.

After college I rebelled.

I got as far from my family

heritage as I knew how.

And how did you do that?

I travelled. Went to 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 Originals 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 you a question.

And I was answering a question.

- Okay, are we fighting
- or flirting, I can't 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 Bordeaux

or the company?

I'm gonna go with the wine.

But, you know,

the company is hard to resist.

Where were you?

I 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,

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'm not.

Okay, I really like him,

and a lot more

than I bargained for.

You don't want to get hurt.

Exactly.

In this digital age,

People's attention spans

are really short.

So, every sentence has to count.

Ella makes are pretty

compelling subject.

You should see our loft.

It is filled with her designs.

She's, like,

a one-woman fashion empire.

How did you two meet?

She made this dress for

my plus-sized cousin,

which I thought was amazing.

You know, we both had

a passion for fashion,

and then... ride or die

friendship.

I think she's the best

person I know.

You two really

root for each other.

As loud and as often as we can.

Full-figured women need to

be seen as physically fit.

- There are so many
- misconceptions about

Size determining overall health.

The women in my family

are big-boned and curvy,

and we're in great shape.

My point is,

I think there should be

some kind of

sportswear tie-in somewhere.

Huh. Yeah.

- Yeah, I think
- you might be right.

I spoke to our staff

photographer about

getting the photos for the loft.

- Does this Thursday afternoon
- work for you, Ella?

Yes, absolutely.

Hey, uh, you mind if...

If I come along?

No, not at all.

Great.

All this stuff is great.

Who is that?

Oh, that's Candice Huffine.

The most amazing

full-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.

- Annie Chew 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.

And 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 got the talent

to back it up.

This place is terrific.

- It's really gonna
- add to the story.

100 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... 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 you're doing me one.

You're going to be

a fantastic read.

Is that publisher-speak

or do you really mean it?

Every word.

So, how's it...

How's it coming along?

I think this piece on Ella

could be really special.

Well, 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.

Hm.

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 there.

- Almost where?
- I don't know!

Tell me.

- Alright.
- I'm taking you to a gym.

- You're taking me to
- a gym in Brooklyn?

Mm-hm. Surprise!

Big surprise.

I may be over-dressed.

No, you are perfect.

It's right here.

It's like reaching for

a cookie on top of a shelf.

Okay, up and curve.

Just like this.

Alright? Alright.

So, just like that

I want you to try a few shots.

Ah, nice try.

- Okay, so, I think
- what the problem is, is...

Hey. Hi.

Bend your knees a little.

It's kind of a spectator thing...

I'm on Eddie's team.

Alright.

Hi. Alright, so, I used to play

basketball with my brother,

- and he was a point guard
- in high school, alright?

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.

Go, Eddie!

Oh!

Good work.

Thanks.

Go, Ella.

See? You can do it.

Yeah, I can.

That's a happy man.

Must be the company

he's keeping.

This is how you play.

I take a shot, if I get it in,

you have to duplicate,

if you miss, you get an H.

And when you miss

you get another letter.

- I have been playing
- Horse with my brother

Since I was six-years old.

You, sir, are going down.

Oh. It is on.

Okay.

Does this hurt?

No, I think I just twisted it.

Does this hurt?

Ow! Oh, gosh.

Yeah, why would you do that?

Stupid.

- 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?

It's good.

Word of advice, though.

Next time, wear high-tops.

Thanks for the fashion tip.

It's not a fashion tip.

It's common sense.

How's your ankle?

- Much better.
- Thank you.

- It might be sore
- for a while.

- Oh, yeah?
- Mm-hm.

Were you close to

your family growing up?

Colby's doesn'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.

- And 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.

Am I?

I'm sorry. I...

No, just, um...

This is happening really fast.

Yup.

I mean, it feels that way.

No, it didn't mean...

It's... I mean... I just...

I need time to get my bearings.

Sure, yeah.

As much as you need.

It might help if you were

a little less wonderful.

I'll work on that.

Thank you.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

What are you up to?

This dress is to

wear to the party.

I want it to

be perfect, magical.

Max gave me the remnants

of this gorgeous silk.

Oh, I love the color.

I know.

It's called Fairytale Blue.

The Prince is gonna love it.

This is not about him.

This is about me holding

my own at that 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 gonna

knock it out of the park,

the ballroom or wherever.

Get some glass slippers

to go with the dress.

Mm! Yeah! Yes.

- I want to coordinate
- the photos of the loft

- And the Lower East Side
- neighborhood with your article.

What pictures, 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 the 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.

Unfurrow 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 by "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 to

give plus-size so much space.

And how much space does

she think the majority

of American women deserve?

We could hold

the editorial on

body positivity

for a few months.

Body positivity 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 would.

Who is putting all this

nonsense in your head?

I am vehemently opposed to some

everywoman 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 our 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.

Well, we 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 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 penthouses go.

But he's moving to Brooklyn,

so he's forgiven.

Yes, I am making my daring

escape from the Upper East Side.

It's about time.

So, the secret to a good

Bolognese sauce is the pancetta.

The more pancetta the merrier,

I always say.

- Oh, yeah?
- Mm-hm.

- You always say that?
- Yup.

Who do you say it 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 sensational alone.

Hm.

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.

So, you play that piano?

Yeah, yeah. A little bit.

I'm gonna head home.

I will see you two tomorrow.

Alright, have a good night.

You too.

Alright, Colby.

Let's see what you got.

Alright, 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.

I can't skate.

Yeah, that makes the two of us.

I can't walk in heels.

I thought we agreed

you'd be less wonderful.

Sorry.

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
- this fabric?

Ugh, TMI.

I prefer to think

that silk just happens,

no creepy crawly

critters are involved.

- Liza is 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?

Have you seen Katie?

- No. She's somewhere
- around here.

What are you looking at?

What do you mean?

I have a staff meeting.

I had a lunch-time

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.

A little filler 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.

Well, how about smart,

funny, talented, to name a few.

I couldn't agree more.

- You've gotta keep the immigrant
- garment workers who lived

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?

Where?

To the party.

You could be my plus one.

Oh, 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 currently parked.

Just the usual woes of

trying to turn a profit.

Wanna go get lunch?

I'm buying.

Oh, I would love to,

it's just I have

a meeting with an ad agency.

Oh, well, in that case,

go get 'em.

Another time?

Any other time?

You're on.

Okay.

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 think he's into 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 loop?

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 7th 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, I have

such an early morning tomorrow.

Almost finished.

What do you think?

- It is even more magical
- than the sketch.

It's very Cinderella.

I used to love Cinderella

when I was a kid.

I read all the storybooks,

saw all the movies,

but 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.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Alright, what do you got?

No. No. Doesn't work.

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 invite 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 Chew

and her team are coming,

the RSVPs are pouring in.

What about Ella?

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

Well, make 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 ads.

I hope you understand.

I understand.

- Ella didn't want me
- to say anything to Derek,

So I'm saying it to you,

this stinks!

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 know?

Not if he's who I think he is.

♪

Hey, Liza.

Can I talk to you for a second?

Of course, Derek. Hi.

Hi. Listen, I just...

- I just wanted to thank you
- for all your hard work

- That you've been
- doing with the party.

That means so much

coming from you.

There's a problem, though,

and I need you to 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 me anything, okay?

This is me

telling you what I want.

Claudia wanted

all her regulars there

so she wouldn't be sidelined.

I like Ella, but she means

nothing to Claudia,

so she made me cut her.

I was in a bind,

Claudia is my boss.

And I'm her boss, okay?

So, I want you to put

Ella Richard's name

back on the list.

Of course.

Great.

Thank you, Liza.

No problem.

Hi.

Hey.

Look, signals got crossed,

alright, 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, uh, how about

it wouldn't be

the same without you.

That works.

So I'll see you there?

Yes, you will.

♪

Nice glass slippers.

- Yeah, 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.

Wow, um, 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.

They're perfect.

- You got yourself one
- very handy Fairy Godmother.

Thanks.

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,
- it's not a great time.

- I was just...
- Photo op!

Okay.

Jasmine, how are you?

Good.

Thank you for coming.

Alright, we'll make this quick.

Derek! Derek!

Yes, Joey. Hey! How ya doing?

Why all the fanfare, Derek?

That's a great question, Joey.

The Look is getting

a new look online,

- and I want to make sure
- the fashion industry

Knows what's coming.

Hey, hey. Nice to meet you.

Hope you got your check book.

Everything is going digital,

including fashion.

Legacy magazines like The Look

need to bend 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, 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.

That's... Thank you.

Oh, of course. You deserve it.

Great.

There you are.

You look amazing.

That dress is perfect.

Thank you.

Derek!

Are you having a good time?

Yeah. Yeah, I am.

Me too.

Derek, how about a picture?

That's great.

I have to do a live-cast

in a few minutes.

Maybe I'll see you later.

Yeah. Maybe.

Pretty girl.

It's, um...

I've just been approached

by two more designers.

They heard about

the plus-size push

and they want in.

I'm getting the same feedback.

I think it's time for a dance.

Oh, yeah.

Um...

Would you like to dance?

Come on.

You and that dress

deserve to be seen.

Well, when you put it like that.

Mm-hm.

Hey.

This is the same silk you used

to teach me about fabric.

You remembered.

Of course I did.

The softest hand

I ever felt.

♪ Just like you

stepped out of a dream ♪

♪ Baby, summer sun... ♪

Look who's still

whispering in Derek's ear.

I thought I made myself clear.

He made me put her on the list.

We need to do something

about her right now,

before this full-figured

fiasco becomes permanent policy.

Like what?

Look at her.

She is out of her league,

personally and professionally.

Surely she must know that.

Deal with it.

Whoa.

Everything okay?

Uh, yeah. It's my shoe.

What happened?

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 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.

He wanted to score points with

Annie Chew and all the designers

- jumping on
- the body positivity bandwagon.

Derek is here to sell ad space.

What do 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, Liza,

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.

Yup.

- Your instincts were right about
- taking a more inclusive stance.

It isn't just

an advertising strategy.

- The Look has been perpetuating
- an unhealthy standard,

And it's time for a change.

Hm. Perhaps you're right.

Um...

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 some 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 women,

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 the digital magazine.

Yeah!

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.

Mm-hm.

- But let's not forget
- the print magazine,

Which continues

to define fashion.

Ella.

Sewing 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-sized Cinderella

to his Prince Charming.

Wear something

really nice today, okay?

I think I'm going to stay home.

Annie Chew 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.

Alight. All systems go.

Ella will be here any minute.

- It's a lot of
- moving parts in this,

So everything needs

to move like clockwork.

Hi.

Uh, hi.

What's going on?

Uh...

Right before we publish,

things get a little nuts.

You know, you guys 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.

Ella.

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 this big 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.

Ella, I thought you

knew me better than that.

You know how you always

talk 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 from.

- Let's get real,
- I'm not exactly your type.

What do you think my type is?

You have cover girls

like Jasmine...

Jasmine doesn't even...

What exactly do I mean to you?!

Ella. You, Ella.

You mean everything to me.

Which is why I need you

to come with me.

Come on. 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,

there's a lot going on today.

It's not a good time.

Oh, alright.

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.

Thanks, Dad.

- Derek?
- Yeah?

We need to get to the studio!

- Right, I'll, uh...
- I'll be right there.

Is it always this

busy around here?

Busy? Yes.

Happy? No.

That's new.

Bye.

Fashion.

I just wanted to say hello.

Hello, Ella.

- Max, I didn't know
- you'd be here.

Where else would I be

on such a big day?

Annie gave me some great quotes

that you might 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 Originals.

Oh, Bert is doing

your photo shoot.

No, Ella,

he is doing your shoot.

Derek gave me an offer

I couldn't refuse.

He said he would let me

shoot my favorite model.

- Candice Huffine.
- Wearing my dress.

Hi, Ella. Congratulations.

I'm 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.

Yes.

Far be it from me to stand

in the way of what sells.

You did all of this for me?

Mm-hm.

I believe in you, Ella.

- I'm the lead story
- of The Look.

Yeah, you are.

And I ended up with

the Prince.

No.

Our story has just begun.

You go show 'em who's boss.

Ella, join us!

You go, Ella.