A Tailor-Made Romance (2025) Movie Script
Good morning, neighbor.
Morning, Alan.
Should we do in a back stitch?
I am doing a running stitch.
The customer needs to try it on
and then I'll go back
through with a back stitch.
Oh.
Do you remember the stitch
I showed you last week?
Yes, Alan.
I also remember all the stitches I learned
in college a couple years ago.
Oh. Sequins.
Yes, Alan, sequins.
Do you know that the
first known uses of sequins
on a dress as 250 BC in the Indus valley?
Wow. Is that when
you first studied tailoring?
No.
I studied at Jollys of Marlowe,
summer job, who learned
his trade at Savile Row.
Okay, Alan, always lovely to see you,
but did you need something?
Black thread?
What kind?
Embroidery.
Did you know that embroidery
dated back as far as-
300 AD. Embroidery
thread dates back to 300 AD.
Mm-hm.
Lovely word, embroidery.
It's funny, isn't it, the English language?
It's perfectly fine to say something
and then very unacceptable
with a slight alteration
to say something else.
A bit like tailoring, I suppose.
I mean, it's fair to say
you pricked your finger,
but it's not fair to say you fingered your-
Okay, Alan. Good to see you as always.
Tight deadline.
Okay. I must dash.
Although it's been very slow at the minute.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Hello, brother. Are you here?
In the study, sister.
Oh, God, you should really hire a maid.
This place looks disgusting.
Joking, aren't you?
Do you know how expensive
maids are these days?
You're a billionaire, you cheap sod.
Yes, and it sure won't be one for long
if I go around spending
it willy-nilly on mates.
Well, in that case, maybe
you should find a girlfriend.
If you're lucky, she might wipe
these counters down for you.
A girlfriend?
Harps, I love you,
but it'd be cheaper to hire a maid.
Do you remember
that picture of grandfather
at his Bulls club taken in 1961?
Vaguely.
You look just like him,
and you're dressed exactly the same.
He was a man of style, old gramps.
Not even for his time, Ethan.
Look, you have a press
conference later today.
Could you please, please
just do the family a favor
and dress nicely?
Fine. I will.
When did you last
open your suit wardrobe?
Did the year start with 19?
Suit wardrobe, more like moth sanctuary.
Very funny, right?
Are we, are we done?
Anything else? Coffee?
Nope.
I'm going to my favorite boutique later,
so I'll get a frappe on the way.
Remember, 3:00 PM at the conference room,
not a minute later.
I have some things for you
to sign then I'll be on my way.
Welcome to "Major Matters News."
We'll shortly be hearing
from CEO Ethan Blake,
who is set to make some key announcements
for Blake Corporations.
And here he is right now.
The bloody hell you wearing?
Sorry?
Sorry, I just very professional be.
Ethan, what have you done?
Yes, Mumzy.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
I saw it.
Mm-hm.
Center yourself.
Breathing exercises.
It'll be okay.
Good afternoon, Mr. Blake.
Afternoon.
I guess I'll get straight to it.
Yes.
Afternoon, everyone.
The Blake Corporation has business ventures
all across the world.
We've also been highly active
in promoting good causes
in the regions we work in.
Such as your Dress the Homeless campaign.
- Yes.
- A few years ago?
- Yes.
- Where you remade,
- reused and, suits?
- Yeah. Correct.
Such as the one you're currently wearing?
Sorry?
This, this was bought from Savile Row.
Which century?
Sorry. Very unprofessional of me, viewers.
Please continue, Mr. Blake.
Anyway, so last year we found
that a charity had been misusing
large amounts we donated.
We have decided to
make an important decision.
Which is?
We are going to run our own charity.
We will ensure that every
penny raised and donated
from our kind donors will
be going to the right causes.
Thank you.
Thank you for your time.
- Yeah.
- I appreciate it.
- Photo.
- Yeah.
Okay. That's good.
Sure.
Oh shit.
Yes, Mumzy?
What now?
I'm good, but I, I, I
can't perform miracles.
Why don't you ask me to
park the Red Sea? Come on.
Mumzy?
Mumzy.
Mother.
What?
Get that jacket off.
- What?
- Get it that jacket off.
Why? Mother, Mother,
what's wrong with it?
What?
Look at this.
Oh, do you think anyone noticed?
Noticed? You've gone viral, darling.
Because of a moth hole?
That's the tip of the iceberg.
Because it's old fashioned, boxy.
It's at least two sizes too
big for you, and it's crumpled.
I went viral because of that?
Yes, because you are
the face of the company.
You have to look the part.
Elon Musk literally walks
around in T-shirts, Mother.
You have 2 billion, Ethan.
When you have a trillion,
you can dress as you like.
I don't see how this can look bad.
I'm literally announcing a charity.
Charity is great. It's wonderful.
Your father, God rest him, loved it.
However, you have to remember,
we have trading sites throughout the world.
The business is
stagnating. It's not growing.
Now, I am going to task Harper
with fixing you up to look the part.
Oh God! Must you?
How long do you think
a million lasts, Ethan?
Not very long.
So are we going to turn
these millions into billions?
Yes, Mother.
Your father, God rest his soul,
left you in charge of his empire.
So we have to reverse our downturn.
Yeah, so go off and
fetch a table at Carpenters
and I'll call Harp.
Okay. Sorry.
I'm already on a tight deadline.
Alan's coming in here and just-
Look here.
You're crazy.
Oh God, this is funny.
You had anything from Dean?
He won't leave me alone.
I mean, I don't get how
you screw up like that,
and then you're blowing up someone's phone-
- Don't do it, Olivia.
- Asking for another chance.
You know, he'll just be
back up to his old tricks again.
I know.
It's just hard sometimes,
you know, he's always there.
If you want someone that
you can cuddle, buy a dog.
Just make sure it doesn't run off
and start humping the leg.
No, you know what's messed up?
That's not even the worst thing about him.
He just has no ambition,
literally none, for anything.
Not saying that I need
someone to look out for me,
but based on the fact
that I can't pay my bills,
it would be nice.
Same.
Honestly, babe, you deserve way better.
Just go find yourself a rich guy.
Yeah, right, like one's
gonna walk through the door.
Hi.
Okay.
Olivia, darling Olivia.
Honestly the person I wanted to see.
- How are you?
- I'm good. You?
- Horrible.
- Oh.
Just horrible.
What happened?
My brother has made a
complete fool of himself.
Honestly, I can't bear the stress.
Well, you know what?
Stay here and make yourself at home.
I'm gonna grab us a bottle, all right?
Okay.
Pardon me.
You got me wet, girl.
Oh, sorry.
So what's up?
Oh, where do I begin?
Okay, my blasted brother
gave a press conference
to announce a charity
arm for the family company.
And that's bad why?
That's not bad. It's
what he chose to wear.
No.
How bad was it?
Tady.
Crinkled. Outdated. Oversized.
Just total, total fashion disaster.
Oh my God, but with all the money he has,
he can get anything off the runway.
Makes no sense.
He won't spend the money.
Okay, Mother is involved now,
so he'll have to do something.
Oh my God, that sounds
like an absolute mess.
It is.
But please tell me you have good news.
Yeah, your dress is ready.
Oh, wonderful.
Oh my God, you're a genius.
Damn girl. At least try it on first.
No, these designs.
Oh.
I didn't know you did men's wear too.
Yeah, men, women.
I'd design a tux for a
Pomeranian if you paid me enough.
Really?
Nevermind the Poms. I've had an idea.
What is it?
I wanna hire you as my
brother's personal stylist.
Me?
Yes.
Your stuck-up brother's personal stylist?
Look, I'm serious.
Okay, save that man. Save our company.
Save my frittering sanity.
Okay, as much as I've been
wanting to expand and stuff,
and it would be a challenge,
do you really think he would be interested?
I mean, he'll be a pain in
the backside to begin with,
but he also has to salvage his reputation.
Harper, but the thing is,
I can't just up and leave everything.
It didn't look,
it didn't look like you
had too much booked in.
Hey, rude!
True but rude.
Look, Olivia, if times are
tough and money is tight,
then taking on a billionaire client
would be very beneficial.
So can we make this as quick
and painless as possible, please?
Cheers, Livy. Nice as always.
I came for the clothes I left.
There you go.
Did you hem those trousers for me?
Yeah, I did.
Cheers, Livy.
Don't call me that.
Okay. Sorry. Pardon me.
Anything else?
Come on, Liv, uh, Olivia.
Can we skip past all this animosity?
No.
We're destined to be together.
It's just a bump in the ride.
Yeah, there were a couple
of ample bumps, Dean,
that led us to this.
Your humps are better, babe.
Good night, Dean.
Come on, Liv. It's been two months.
I only made one mistake.
Three.
Okay, three.
But are you not feeling
a little bit frisky by now?
Frisky?
Yeah, like on the phone call on Sunday,
I could just feel that sexual tension.
Yeah?
You were horny. I was tense.
Well, what am I supposed to do?
I don't know. Learn the art of self-love.
Become a monk, but
don't make it my problem.
By the way, Livy, that money I owe you,
I've had a word with Baz.
The money's in holding
so you'll get it soon.
Hey Harper, I thought
about it, and I'm in.
I wanna style your brother.
It's all about you.
This should be Gas.
You can look at the state of you.
We couldn't even pass
this off as shabby chic.
See what I'm dealing with?
Morning sister.
Harps, I told you I didn't want a maid.
She's not a maid.
Really?
That's funny 'cause I've
just been picturing her
in the French maid's outfit, with a duster.
Yeah? You wanna
know where I'd stick it, pal?
This is Olivia Hockman.
Okay, she's a fabulous
designer, tailor and stylist.
Oh, another one of your
American friends, cute.
Well, this has been great,
but I'm far too busy for this.
So anyway... Sit down.
Make me.
Fine. I'll call Mumzy.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No need to call Mommy.
Well played, Harps.
Hey, don't you worry,
Ethan, I don't bite.
- Are you sure?
- Mm.
Depends if you behave.
Look, I'm really, really
too busy for all of this.
Can I not just, I don't
know, give you my sizes
and you go do whatever it is you do?
You will work with Olivia.
Okay, bow her expertise.
But you need to be collaborative, Ethan.
Fine. Who have you
styled? Anyone I'd know?
Um-
Oh, too many to count, Ethan.
Okay, you're gonna be
an exclusive client for Olivia
right up until the negotiations
with Connie Hensworth.
I can charm Connie
Hensworth easily enough.
Look, we need this
deal with Connie, okay?
To convince everyone else not to bail.
Just I don't see the big
deal with Connie Hensworth.
Fuck, she's a fashionista.
Okay, she'll open doors to
so many start ups in her state
with huge potential,
but she's a stickler
for image and branding.
Which I know all about.
Okay, okay, maybe, Ethan,
in every conceivable
aspect apart from yourself.
Honestly, that horrible box
cut, double breasted suit.
You looked like you'd
swallowed an old books television.
I liked it.
- Okay.
- Come on.
It'll be fun.
No, it won't.
Start tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Fine, fine.
You gonna leave now?
God.
Are you sure he's gonna go for it?
Ugh. It'll be fine.
Just don't stab him with
a set of cloths scissors.
Thank God, I would never.
I wouldn't want dull the blades.
There's nothing a tailor hates
more than a dull pair of scissors.
Gusso, Gusso.
Sex on the beach, please.
And after that we can have a cocktail.
Sorry.
Hi.
It's me.
I know.
I almost blew my cover there.
China, why are you wearing that get-up?
Government agents may be tracking me.
You think government
agents are tracking you?
You could never be too sure.
- China?
- Mm?
The easiest way for them to track you
is through your phone conversations.
Sex on the beach, Madam.
No thank you. I need a drink.
Is that for me? Thank you.
Gusso, take this for
me and put it in the bin.
Yes, madam.
Oh.
Willie, go.
China, china, I was
joking about the phone thing.
Oh, this drama, darling, I can't bear it.
China, why did you wanna meet me here?
I hate to say it, but the
shortfall in your rent is,
it's seeming to be a little concerning.
I know, I know, but I have
taken on a very wealthy client,
so I will be able to pay it.
The trouble is, honey ban,
the next quarter is soon due too.
I'll pay it.
Raul has suggested that I
accept the offer on my building.
An offer? Who's Raul?
He's my beau.
He's 23, and he's my financial advisor.
China, can I be honest with you, girl?
Mm-hm.
Sounds like scam.
Hang on.
This one. Yeah, he is.
Yeah, he is, he, he is.
Let me find you the first
photo he has sent into my DMs.
Jesus Christ.
Ladies, would you like to order any food?
No, sir, I, I have lost my appetite.
I'd like a blow first, please.
Wait, China, you're saying
that you're thinking about selling?
Oh yes, I have a buyer.
I'm sorry to say, but they
are going to raise the rents.
China, you can't let them do that.
We're struggling to pay it as it is.
Raul knows best.
Now, I have to organize
getting rid of these phones.
Oh, but before I do,
let me show you the photo
he sent me this morning.
No. Nope. I, I am, I am good.
I've seen all I needed to see and, and...
Okay, no, I'm not gonna lie.
I'm walking into this guy's house,
and he's like, "Hello,
my name is Ethan Blake"
and I have no idea how to dress.
And my mommy's sent me my way.
And I'm gonna lose my inheritance
"if I don't learn what clothes to wear."
Oh, hi, my name's Ethan
and my mommy says
that my trousers are far too short.
And my sweaters.
Whatever am I going to do?
Oh, here comes Alan.
Alan, go away.
Oh no, Alan, I need
a break. I need a break.
Sounds like quite a pickle, babe.
Oh God. It is. It is. It is.
But you know what? I have so much going on.
I do not have time to be
dealing with this little rich boy.
Rich and disgustingly handsome.
He's okay, but that sweater
and what he was wearing in that interview,
I, I simply, it has burned
an image in my mind
that I will never be able
to unsee, therefore, no, no.
Oh, you got your work
cut out with that one, babe.
Yeah, you tell me about it.
Makes my granddad look like a style icon.
Hey, your granddad, he's not too bad.
He's all right.
Oh God, we're such bitches.
Such bitches. Cheers babe.
Hello.
Hi. Come in.
Ah, there you are.
Interesting place you've got here.
It's, is this it?
Um. Yeah.
Where are all your staff?
- My staff?
- Yes.
It's just me.
Right.
Your signage, your,
your signage out the front,
it really isn't clear, you know?
I actually, well, I tried to
look you up online, but,
did you know you hadn't
updated your website in five years?
I haven't?
Maybe I should get my
uncle's tailor flown in from Milan.
He could probably help as you know.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
That man is who got us into
this mess in the first place.
Look, Olivia, my sister,
she speaks highly of you.
But I still need convincing.
Harper's style, it's
questionable, you know?
She grew up in LA whereas
I was raised here in London.
No offense, but I just don't
see what Americans know
about style or class.
Okay, me, well, since
you know everything,
why don't you take those ugly ass shoes
and walk out my door?
What?
Bye.
Wait.
No, I'm not gonna deal with this.
You're giving me a fricking headache.
Wait a minute.
- Uh-uh. No.
- If we don't work together,
then my sister and mother
will never let me hear the end of it.
Yeah, and if you don't run your mouth,
I'm gonna use you as a pin cushion.
Oh.
Oh God, I'm sorry. I'm just stressed.
About what?
I need more customers,
but customers like you
are so goddamn annoying.
Sorry.
Look, let's make a deal, right?
All right.
You scrub me up, make me look dapper,
at least in the eyes of
my mother and sister,
and I could help you with
this business, you know?
Okay. Deal.
Mrs. Blake.
Mrs. Hensworth, thank
you so much for meeting me.
I hope you had a good flight.
I did. Thanks for arranging it.
And the hotel is to you liking?
It's very elegant, sophisticated,
old fashioned with a modern twist.
You Europeans, you do
pomp and ceremony so well.
I thought I might show
you a couple of sites
and then perhaps a nice restaurant for two.
Bribery?
Not quite. My son will
discuss the business.
But we can't have you leaving here
without a little bit of
flashing now, can we?
I love the outfit.
As you probably know
fashion is important to me.
I had heard.
Okay. Hear me out. This one.
No, I dunno the color.
Okay.
This one.
- Hmm. I dunno the cut.
- Really?
What about this one?
You're joking, right?
No. He looks smart.
He looks like an idiot.
A six button, double
breasted pin striped suit.
Well, you gonna walk
into a business meeting
with a Tommy gun and a fedora?
Jesus.
Maybe some Oxford bikes as well.
Ah-huh.
You know what, I do
like the wide leg trousers,
but not in a professional
setting and not on you, sorry.
For business, we want simple, clean.
Accentuate shoulders.
Slim middle, slim fit, yeah, and-
What?
- No.
- What?
Come on. Say it.
We just can't have
pants that are too tight.
Why not?
What?
No, I'm sorry. I don't
know how to say this.
- Say it.
- No.
- Just bloody say it.
- You got beefy thighs.
They're big thighs.
Oh, good.
It's not a bad thing.
It just, we, we can't go too tight
and we certainly can't go baggy
because you're not Eminem.
Okay. Color. What do you like?
Do you have any lime green?
Just for you. No.
Okay, I'm gonna have to
go through your wardrobe
and I'm gonna see how much damage control
I'm actually gonna have to do.
Okay, sounds good. Later today?
Sure. Yeah.
Can you pass me the tape measure?
I need to take some measurements.
- This?
- Yeah.
Look at you. You're learning.
- Getting somewhere.
- Okay.
- What?
- Are trying to flying away?
I don't know.
Just put them naturally.
Now you look like a ballerina.
Just like normal. Okay.
And you're making a fool of me.
Maybe a little. Okay, let me see.
You know, I take enough
slack being an American, okay.
Well, at least it's not
my sister in this position.
I think she'd probably throttle me.
Hey, don't tell me with a good time, man.
Okay, let's see.
Can I put my arms down yet?
Uh, no.
You know, I actually saw a men's wear place
when I came here over earlier.
Did you?
Yes. Is he, is he any good?
Oooh.
Watch it.
All done?
Yeah, all done.
Got everything you need?
Mm, yeah.
I think I've got the measure of you, Ethan.
How about some chilled champagne?
Mm. No. No, no, no, no.
We don't have anything to celebrate yet.
You need to make some progress.
Coffee would be nice though.
Suit yourself.
So Daddy's money, huh?
This room is bigger
than my entire apartment.
Right, and I, I suppose
you think I didn't earn it?
Well, well, did you?
I admit I was born into a small fortune.
I may have gone to
some of the best schools.
But while my sister was
gallivanting round LA
I was studying my ass off in London.
So, boarding school brat, huh?
Lucky you.
No, I've grown companies tenfold.
Right, this estate that
was once worth millions,
it's now worth billions.
So what's next? Politics.
Very funny.
I get it. You work hard.
Thank you. I do.
And yet it will be down
to my fashion and style
as to whether I'm deemed worthy.
- Congratulations.
- What?
Now you know what it
feels like to be a woman.
Touche.
Looks like I'm in your hands now.
Yep. Oh, hello Mother.
No, no, no, no. I'm with the stylist now.
Mm-hm. Sorry.
Two days?
Oh, no, no. Fine. Okay.
No, no. It's all good. All right.
So, serious question.
Who was your last stylist? Huh?
Stevie Wonder?
You're impossible, you know that?
I'm glad you think so,
because we have a problem.
What's that?
I'm to meet Connie Hensworth in two days.
- Two days?
- Two days.
You can't be serious.
For real.
Oh God.
Look.
- Lord.
- Gimme a break. I'll behave.
- I don't believe you.
- Promise.
Hey, so there is an event I
want you to come with me to.
Oh God, it's not like something
terribly working class,
is it, like bowling?
Oh, well you certainly
have the wardrobe for it.
No, it's a fashion event.
And they will be designers
from all across Europe
showcasing their next season.
You will be able to get a sense
of what is actually in style.
Right. Okay. Sounds good.
And you can get some
market intel too, right?
What? Why?
Well, you wanna sit at the table
with the big boys, don't you?
Well, I wanna do good work.
Olivia, what's the long-term goal here?
What do you wanna do?
Well, I wanna move from tailoring
and doing the occasional custom design
to starting a proper brand.
Nice.
And then you need to not stand
outside the restaurant
like a street beggar.
Get inside and mingle.
Like a street beggar.
Who are you calling a street beggar? Huh?
Beg your pardon?
Oh, nothing. Nothing. Thanks.
So we are gonna need to take you shopping.
Okay, fine. Later today?
Yeah.
Cool.
Your card ready to get hit hard?
I think that card's got enough on it
to buy every suit in London.
I think I'll be fine.
Hmm. Forgot who I was talking to.
No, no, Harper, no, I'm exhausted.
She's finally gone to the
toilet so I can have a break.
She's not gonna work. She's no good.
Do you know she doesn't like thin ties?
Who doesn't like thin ties?
No, I'm calling it now.
She's not gonna work.
Have that chap Barnaby on
standby because she is no, good.
Olivia. Olivia, wait, I'm sorry.
I'm just blowing off some steam.
Blow on this.
How rude.
Hey Harper, Harper. Have a word.
Yeah, gimme the phone.
Hi Harper, your brother's a pig.
Oh. Oh, you knew that. Really?
I can't deal with this.
Listen, don't be so irrational.
Irrational. Really?
Yes. Yeah, yeah.
Listen, you're mine anyway, aren't you?
I mean, I am paying for your services.
I'm sorry, it's just I'm so stressed.
What do you think you're doing, pal?
What the hell are you doing here?
Who on earth is this?
I'm Dean. I'm her boyfriend, buddy pal.
Ex boyfriend.
Come on, Liv.
No, I don't wanna see you. Oh my God.
- I get it.
- Oh gosh.
You guys have got some stuff you need
to sort out in public.
Probably excessive volume.
I'll give you some space.
- Shut up.
- Shut up.
Gimme another chance.
Absolutely not.
You know what I said?
I gave you a chance and I
never wanna see your face again.
That's how I do things around here.
Thank you. Bye.
Whoa, listen here, old
boy, why don't you let go?
Listen to this punk.
Oh, God.
I'm getting a restraining order.
Hey, you okay?
Okay. Fine, fine.
He just, he sucker punched me.
Why, you can't take a punch?
Harps, are you still there?
I can't believe I have to come down here
and tell you off like a
pair of school children.
She started it.
Yeah, well, I'm not the
one who can't take up-
Enough!
Ethan, just do as you've been asked.
You do not tell me what to do, Harper.
I'm a grown man and a billionaire at that.
So act like it.
Don't mind me. Don't mind me.
I've just come to collect the
thimble that you borrowed.
I want one of those ties.
I say old boy.
Do you happen to sell ties like that?
Yes, we do.
You're not getting a tie like that.
- Why not?
- Because it's an ugly ass
old man's tie.
Excuse me, Alan, I'm so sorry.
None taken.
Did you know that when
the thimble was created-
Not now, Alan.
I kind of wanna hear it.
- No.
- I'm going to a health spa
to recover from dealing with you two.
Okay, just please fix him.
Okay, so, you can do it.
- Tan shoes?
- No, black.
Black. Okay.
Then black shirt.
Mm-hm, it's giving John Wick.
For God sake.
What else can we get in here?
Let me take your measurements.
Just take the sweater off.
Cool.
Just gonna double check something.
Try this one. This one?
Yeah.
Cool.
What are you looking at?
I just say it looks nice.
Here, let me get your
collar count, Dracula.
Okay, lemme double check.
That's good-
Hey, you be careful down there this time.
Hey, you know I got a mean upper cut.
I'll ring a church bell six ways to Sunday.
Hmm. I'm sure you will.
Yeah.
Check the collar.
Straight ahead.
Yeah. All good? Yes? Everything-
Yeah, yeah, just a couple of alterations.
Take it in a bit.
- Yeah. Sounds good.
- Yeah.
I'm gonna look at some boys things-
Yeah, yeah, go ahead, go ahead. All set.
Cool ties.
- You like it?
- Yeah.
Cool. There are ties.
Good.
I'm thinking you could wear it tomorrow
and then wear it again
for the dinner with Connie
and just switch up the
shirt and the accessories.
Switch up the shirt.
Switch with the accessories. Got it.
Okay. Good.
Open this.
Sit down.
Is it a boy, China?
Mm.
Aw. Okay.
There you go.
Little more?
Mm.
So China, what's up?
It's Raul.
Your 23-year-old business advisor?
Yes.
Turns out he's a kitchen porter
and a notorious conman,
that he has three other women.
China, that's shocking.
Yes. That's what my other boyfriends say.
I call them my defensive line.
So this means you're
not selling the building.
Oh yes, I am.
The American company are going to buy it.
The American company?
Mm. Hensworth or something.
They're going to do start ups
and they're going to partner
with a venture capitalist
company here in the UK.
What kind of businesses
exactly do they invest in?
Technology mostly, and AI.
I'm sorry to say but if this goes through,
they're going to want you to move on.
That's great.
Why don't you try AI?
I let it do everything for me at home.
The lights, the chopping, the temperature.
You want me to try AI?
Yes. You could design
a suit in five seconds.
No.
Oh, but it's foolproof,
except for the boiling jacuzzi incident.
And my self-drive car
did try and run me over.
Well, how long do I have
before the deal goes through?
Maybe a week.
I really do feel bad about this.
I tell you what, if the deal goes through,
I'll write off everything you owe me.
It's very kind of
you but it's, it's okay.
Mm.
You think that man is attractive?
Hell yeah, girl.
Are you blind?
Oh my God. We have very different types.
You know Dean keeps texting me.
Oh God. Block him.
Asking me to put in a word for him.
Mm-mm.
Told him I have a
word for him, it's asshole.
Damn straight.
Been busy last few days, babe?
Oh, yeah, it's this new client.
The handsome millionaire?
Yeah.
You know, now's probably
a good a chance as any
for you to bag yourself a
millionaire, live the good life.
Hey, I just got outta one relationship.
I do not need to get into another.
Are you kidding me?
Seriously though.
It's no connection at all.
No, I mean, he's so stuck in his ways.
Says you.
And he's full of himself,
and, and, and he can't dress,
which for me it's deal breaker, uh-uh.
'Cause if you're not interested, babe,
put a word it work for me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I mean, I'll be at the
fashion event tonight,
so if the subject comes
up, I will put in a word.
Great.
Yeah, I'll tell him, hey Ethan,
my crazy friend wants to date you
and scam you for all you are worth.
You do that, girl.
Yeah, I will.
Oh.
What?
Is that, is that my brother?
Ha ha. Very funny.
Oh, it was fabulous.
- Really?
- So good.
The launch was a hit.
- Was it?
- Oh, Donatella.
You're kidding me.
I'm not kidding, you.
- No.
- It was a raging success.
Shall we order you a vodka martini,
shaken and not stirred.
Wine will do.
I must admit Olivia has done
even better than I expected.
Honestly, Harper, you make
it sound like I was hopeless.
- Success.
- Gimme one second.
I'm gonna say I'm just gonna
head over there some more.
- Oh yes. Go Darling.
- One sec. Thank you.
Oh, hi.
Wonderful.
Okay, Mother will be delighted.
He doesn't look too bad, does he?
But once a while doesn't
make a summer though, so.
Anyway, have you been schmoozing?
I have seen that there's a
lot of great designers here
who have beautiful designs, so.
Nevermind all that. Have
you shown them your designs?
I'm not exactly on their level.
Nonsense. Of course you are.
Fantastic suit.
Classic with a sleek, modern fit.
Perfectly accentuating your build.
And the color really compliment your eyes.
Who designed it or where
did you get it designed?
Milan or Paris?
Actually it was designed right here.
Who designed it?
Ah, look at the dark horse here.
It was nothing.
She's being modest.
And I'm sure Olivia would love
to show you some of her designs.
- Yeah, I would.
- Right.
Let the dog see the rabbit.
Oh my.
What?
I've, I've seen that look before.
No idea what you mean.
Lady Deborah Forrester in 2012.
Come on.
Don't let this one get away.
Swept off into the hands of a prince.
I think you'll find she
probably finds me annoying.
I can see that.
Hey.
By the way, your dinner
with Connie Hensworth,
it could be worth your time taking a date.
A date?
A stylish man about town is good,
but you should give the
impression you have loyalty,
you're not just topping from
bed to bed, pillar to post.
Charming.
I'd suggest an agency,
but I've had a better idea.
Really?
Why not? It's quite obvious you like her.
Just make it seem like you guys have been
going out a while already.
Hmm.
I must be going to my car, my darling.
Okay. Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye, bye, darling.
Looks like you've made
quite the impression.
So you won't believe this.
She said that she looked at my designs
and she wants to send
'em to a bunch of designers
in New York.
- Oh.
- I know.
- Excellent.
- I know, I know, I know.
- Well done.
- Thank you.
Right. I am gonna go schmooze little.
- So?
- Thank you for your advice.
Don't mention it.
I may have to bend your ear a little bit.
Okay.
Think I'm gonna need a pitch deck
and update that five-year-old website.
Finally.
No, sounds good.
Tomorrow at yours?
Yeah, I can do that.
These prices, they're too low.
What do you mean? Those are good prices?
Look, I'm not saying
you mark everything up
like the biggest luxury
brands in the world,
but they're too low.
What's wrong with fair?
Fair is one thing, but you
need to remember your margins.
How can I explain it to you?
It's, it's giving budget,
brand, it's cheap.
Oh, I do not sound like that.
- You bloody do.
- I probably do. Really?
No, I don't. I don't.
Look, first rule of business:
Never be afraid to push it.
You obviously need clients, yes,
but what you need is a sizable investment
to grow your brand.
I can't grow my brand
enough to pay my gas bill.
This dinner with Connie Hensworth,
she's, she's asked me to bring a date.
Oh yeah? Who's a lucky girl?
Actually I was, I was hoping it'd be you.
Me?
Yes, you.
What?
Look, you know me
better than anyone I'd meet
in the next five hours anyway.
What? Stop laughing.
It's not funny.
You serious?
If you can manage
to get through one night.
Mh, I don't know if I can pretend
to like you for that long.
Ouch.
Okay, how about this?
You get my website up to
scratch and I will go with you.
Now you are making deals.
Let's get this website up scratch.
All right.
Look.
You gonna go sexy?
It's a business dinner.
So mini skirt and pushup bra?
Yeah. Okay.
What about nice dress
and small jacket combo?
Maybe.
Mmm, I mean, God, I don't wanna match him,
but I do wanna compliment him.
I don't know. I don't know.
Okay. What's up?
Is it that obvious?
Yeah.
Well, the investor that
Ethan is meeting with,
I think she's trying to
buy my landlord's building.
Oh God.
I know.
So I need Ethan's business
and I want him to succeed, but-
If he succeeds
and it could mean you
lose your business premises.
Exactly.
- Oh babe.
- I know.
You really are between
a rock and a hard place.
Did you tell Ethan about it?
No.
I mean, maybe he already knows, but-
Surely he'd mention it
or suggest an alternative to Connie.
Hey, business is business.
Oh babe.
Mm, thank you.
Damino turns his band and puts it in high.
Damino gets.
Harper tells me you're taking you Olivia
as your date to the meeting.
What?
Gorgeous girl.
Harper was absolutely delighted
with the outfit.
Good.
We really need to keep Connie on board.
If Connie invest, other
investors will follow.
And we have lost some investment due to-
You're worried.
You're worried it'll be
too little too late, right?
Ethan, it's not your fault. You're you.
Perhaps the business just hasn't evolved
as much as it shut have.
I'll do my best to impress
Connie, Mother, okay?
Thank you.
Good evening, Connie.
Ethan.
My God, I didn't
recognize you in that suit.
The one and only.
Mm, not after that video.
Hey, so what do you think?
I'm impressed. Yeah. Stylish.
- Great.
- Hi. Sorry I'm late.
Good evening. My name's Connie Hensworth.
Olivia Hockman. It's a pleasure.
Hey, sweetheart.
Well, you've certainly impressed him.
How long have you two been an item?
For months. Four months.
Wow. You make a delightful couple.
- Oh, thank you so much.
- Thank you.
So Olivia, that dress is wonderful.
Thank you.
Who designed it?
Actually I did.
She designed my suit as well, actually.
She's fantastic. Fantastic.
Well, that's awesome.
Is that your line of work?
Yeah. Yeah it is.
I moved here a couple
years ago from New York.
You know, I think as a designer,
the best thing you can do
is just gain perspective and,
yeah, be outta your comfort zone.
And I happened to meet this guy,
so obviously it was a good decision.
Oh, that's wonderful.
Thank you.
Right. I think a toast.
Absolutely.
You must say come on, come on.
He's so bad.
I'm so sorry. Excuse him please.
No, but honestly she's
a fabulous designer,
and I really think that you two
could have a lot to strike and talk about.
I love my fashion.
Oh my gosh, honestly I
could talk about it for hours.
Did you see the Yves Saint Laurent show?
Last month. Gorgeous, right?
She ignores me. She just watches it.
I've got no idea
- what's going on.
- Well, you know what?
Maybe if it didn't bore him,
I wouldn't have had to come
along and fix this mess, huh?
Oh, here you go. Saved my life.
- Oh my God.
- She reminds me-
- You needed it.
- All the time.
He did, didn't he?
I know. Someone had to humble this guy.
- And she does that.
- Absolutely.
What the hell, asshole?
Look what you made me do.
What about what you made me do? Huh?
Dumping me for a rich guy.
I always knew you were a material girl.
Dean, we are not together,
therefore, I cannot dump you.
Understand?
If you don't get back
with me, I'm warning you.
Are you threatening me right now?
You underestimate me, Olivia.
What are you talking about?
I'm gonna give you to the count of three.
Dean, can you even count to three?
One, two-
Asshole.
Excuse me, sir.
There's a pervert hanging
around in the women's restroom.
Thanks for letting me
know. I'll call the police.
I'll take a taser to make
sure he doesn't escape.
- Hey, tase him twice.
- Sounds.
No, she would love to.
Honestly, we'll sort, we'll sort-
Sorry, what did I miss?
Not much.
- Good.
- But we are talking
about potentially getting new to-
Oh, I would love to.
What? Did you hear that?
Okay.
Anyway, Olivia's studio,
she's got this like
nineties thing going on.
I can't wait to see
what he's wearing today.
It's going to be a disaster, class,
in old man fashion.
Any questions today?
No? Didn't think so.
I'll get straight to it.
We will be announcing
our charity very soon.
We're very excited.
Any news on the potential
going on with Hensworth?
Not as yet, but talks are very positive.
I'm staying optimistic.
Nevermind all that.
The world wants to know, your suit.
Who styled that suit?
Her name is Olivia Hockman.
She's a fabulous,
wonderful stylist in the city.
She has a bespoke studio.
I'm dead, go away.
Hi. You all right?
Alan, come in.
I have 20 messages for you.
What?
People have been
trying to get a hold of you
on the phone and you've
all been ringing my shop.
Alan, I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I've actually managed to get
some business because of it.
That's great.
And I just came in because,
to let you know that got the wood.
I'm sorry. What?
Yeah, you, you said you were thinking
of getting some extra storage space.
When did I say that?
June 2021.
Now, I'm thinking it
should be better over here.
'Cause this is older space.
Hey, you know what,
Alan, I think I'll survive.
I could get it up for you.
Alan, sometimes I wonder
if you know what's coming outta your mouth.
Pardon?
Look, Alan, I've gotta
head out here in a second,
so I'm gonna say goodnight.
Okay. Okay. Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
Well, at least have
something to celebrate now.
Yeah.
Thank you, by the way.
Don't mention it.
All my advice is one thing,
but no, there's nothing
better than word of mouth.
No, clearly.
I think I've had more phone calls today
than I've had in longer
than I would like to admit.
Why though? Your
work, it's, it's amazing.
God. Well, if only it was that simple.
We're going straight from the bottle?
God, I'm sorry. I should have asked you.
No, I like it.
Really?
What?
Why are you like this?
Like what?
I don't know.
Closed off. A bit sad.
How long do you got?
Try me.
Well, it's a lot of pressure, you know?
What is?
You'll just laugh at me.
No, I won't.
Being Ethan Blake, it's not easy, no.
John Blake was such a big name, you know?
I mean he built this
place from the ground up.
Everything we know is because of him.
I had big boots to fill
and I only had adult feet
when I first stepped into them.
So it's tough.
It's, you know, been a lot of pressure.
I look after Mother, I look after Harper,
I look after the business,
I'd look after future projects,
I look after everything,
but who looks after, you know?
But if there's one thing
my father taught me,
it's no matter what cards
you're dealt with in life,
it's about how you play... Play them, mm-hm.
Yeah.
Wow.
All things considered
and being very forgiving
about the fact that you
are an absolute asshole,
you should be very proud of yourself.
If I was to be forgiving
of you not knowing how
to maximize your margins,
you're bloody amazing,
and you should be very proud of yourself.
- Is that a compliment?
- I think it might be.
- Taken.
- You should.
I'll go.
It's good. Lets have a shot.
Ethan?
Sorry. I think we should
call it a night, okay?
What?
Drop it.
- What happened?
- Drop it.
Connie just told me she's not gonna invest.
What?
That doesn't make any sense.
You made such a good impression on her.
Clearly not as good
as the impression as you.
She's decided to take a different direction
in her investments.
What are you even talking about?
I think we're done, Olivia.
What?
We're done.
You know, I've gotta find
out how I'm gonna explain this
to my mother and Harper.
Okay.
Good night.
Nah, but that's where
you are wrong, Michael.
Again, Stallone knows what is.
He loves you, bro. He's a fan.
That's the main reason he
smashes in the "Rocky" movies.
I understand.
I'm not saying Stallone-
Man ey.
It's like the second I let my guard down,
he's like, "Oh sorry,
let's call it tonight."
Like really? It doesn't make any sense.
Oh, always trust your gut, girl.
Yeah. Maybe.
We don't disrespect the industry.
So you dunno what happened with the deal?
I don't know.
Connie's probably
investing in another startup.
Maybe she's gone ahead and invested
in that tech company and your business.
Yeah.
I don't know Taz, there's just,
it's just something about him.
Maybe he'll see sense.
Might just need to blow off some steam.
Try him tomorrow, babe. Okay?
Yeah. Maybe.
You'll be okay.
You're okay.
What?
Yep. Yep. You said it. Okay.
It was fearsome. No doubt.
God.
Morning.
I have an emergency.
What?
My chi, it's out of alignment.
Can you teach me those
breathing exercises again?
What are you talking about?
That you taught us in yoga.
China, I don't teach yoga.
Just clearing the
tension like you taught us.
China, I don't teach yoga.
Oh. Shoot. I see.
Olive teaches the yoga.
You are Olivia, and you do clothes.
Yes, I own a lot in your building.
So does Olive.
By the way, any updates on the building?
Updates?
The Connie Hensworth negotiations.
Are those going through?
Yes. You are a mind reader.
And it's an AI startup, correct?
She's talking about fashion now.
What?
Yeah.
I'm sorry China, I gotta take this, okay?
Always good to see you,
but we can catch up another day, all right?
Okay. Bye bye.
Hi Connie. Yeah.
I guess fashion didn't
work for me after all.
You have to stop
feeling sorry for yourself.
You last charity video
raised your public profile.
You need to capitalize upon that.
Why? What's the point?
Connie Hensworth isn't
the only wealthy investor
looking for new projects.
Harper, the business is in a slump.
You know it, Mother knows
it, I know it, everyone knows it.
Ethan, you're hardly going to starve.
Stop wallowing.
And what about Olivia?
You're just going to ignore her?
She doesn't like me.
And if she does, it's only for the money.
Oh, well, I would say it
was for your personality,
but right now you're not showing off much
of a good one are you?
God.
Come on.
Ethan, look, be proactive.
Okay, you can, you can
still turn this into a win.
Hi. Sorry to interrupt.
Just came here to check on this guy.
Um, I'll give you too some privacy.
Hi.
Okay, uh.
I wanted to ask you for
your help with something.
Go on.
Well, I'm planning a show
just like you suggested.
And I was hoping that you would-
Fund it.
You probably hoping that I'd fund it.
What?
No, of, of course not.
It's all I am to you, isn't it?
Just a walking wallet.
No.
Ethan, when are you gonna
realize you're worth more
than just your wallet?
You're telling yourself short.
Try someone else, Olivia.
Okay.
You do realize not everyone's
had it as easy as you have.
Easy?
You think that I've had easy?
No, that's not, that's
not what I meant to say.
But that is what you said.
I really did not teach you
anything about business, did I?
So this is just business.
It's always business.
I am sorry, you know,
the cards you've been dealt.
Take care of yourself.
Thank you.
So, how much do you need
to get your exhibition ready?
10,000. Yeah. Materials.
And I need the space to do it.
I would've figured it out
if Ethan would help me,
but I'll ask-
Would you like to use my loft space?
I put spiritualist meetings
on up there, and exhibitions.
It could save you the cost of a location.
- Really?
- Mm.
Yeah, yeah, that would be amazing.
Thank you.
Raul, darling, what do you want now?
Come on, you can't get
around me by begging.
No. No.
Oh, okay then go on.
Ooh, Raul.
Look at this photo.
Oh, China. Oh lord.
He is a deviant, but he
does give very good advice.
Mm.
I got it. I'll do it. I'll
give you the money.
What? Thank you.
Oh my God. Thank you. Thank you.
So where is the show?
Next week.
But after that I will focus
on relocating my studio.
Not today, Alan.
If you're expecting Alan,
hope you're not too disappointed with me.
I'll live.
Busy?
Extremely.
So, did you ever hear
about that landlord situation?
You wouldn't believe this.
A handsome stranger
has bought the building.
No way.
Mm-hm. Thanks, by the way.
Don't mention it.
Now, you don't have to worry
about extortion of rent prices.
You can focus on doing what you do best.
Which reminds me,
I've actually done a
bit of designing myself.
Show me.
Huh? Be nice.
No promises.
Go on.
So what do you think?
Be honest.
It's a crime against fashion.
Oh no. Better get learning still.
Well, I've been told
that I'm a great teacher.
- Oh really?
- Mm-hm.
You better get teaching.
Oh yeah.
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Fashions by Olivia Hockman.
Thank you so much.
Ding dong. Who the hunk?
God.
Sorry guys. Technical difficulties.
Oh God, I, I, I don't know how to fix this.
I may have made a bad judgment.
It's not that professional.
No, no. It's, it's just starting.
It'll get better.
Wait right there.
Connie, Connie, the
show is only just starting.
Give gimme five, five.
- Five minutes.
- Five minutes. Come on.
I thought I showed you
how to work this thing.
Yeah, well, you know,
I'm not good with technology.
Man.
Follow my lead.
Look, I owe you all an apology.
What are you doing?
See, I should have,
I should have backed
Olivia when she asked me.
We could have had a better
venue, more lighting and, and,
and more models to
showcase her amazing work.
The very first use of a model
was dated back as far as 5-
Oh, not now, Alan.
I, I, I know a few of you were,
you are impressed with her craft, okay?
And you can still see it in the brochures
and on her new website.
It is wonderful stuff.
But buying a tailored outfit is one thing.
Investing in it as a
business is quite another.
You may not have come with
my business proposal, Connie,
but if you or any of you
invest in Olivia's studio,
I will personally make
sure that she gets every step
of the business correct.
Olivia, Olivia doesn't just make suits.
She, she designs, she designs confidence.
She designs a sense of styling.
Business heavy can be
taught. We all know that.
But this kind of,
this kind of talent,
this level of personal
care, it cannot be taught.
Thank you.
Thank you guys for coming
and take time with your decisions, okay.
Come on, Alan, let's go get changed.
You can tell me about
the first love conversion.
Great idea.
You really didn't have to do that.
No, I really, really did.
Olivia, I owe you so much.
You are impossible.
You wouldn't love me if I was easy.
You think I love you.
I bloody hope so.
Both of you, come see me tomorrow.
And Olivia Hockman, I really love you.
I love you too.
So much.
Morning, Alan.
Should we do in a back stitch?
I am doing a running stitch.
The customer needs to try it on
and then I'll go back
through with a back stitch.
Oh.
Do you remember the stitch
I showed you last week?
Yes, Alan.
I also remember all the stitches I learned
in college a couple years ago.
Oh. Sequins.
Yes, Alan, sequins.
Do you know that the
first known uses of sequins
on a dress as 250 BC in the Indus valley?
Wow. Is that when
you first studied tailoring?
No.
I studied at Jollys of Marlowe,
summer job, who learned
his trade at Savile Row.
Okay, Alan, always lovely to see you,
but did you need something?
Black thread?
What kind?
Embroidery.
Did you know that embroidery
dated back as far as-
300 AD. Embroidery
thread dates back to 300 AD.
Mm-hm.
Lovely word, embroidery.
It's funny, isn't it, the English language?
It's perfectly fine to say something
and then very unacceptable
with a slight alteration
to say something else.
A bit like tailoring, I suppose.
I mean, it's fair to say
you pricked your finger,
but it's not fair to say you fingered your-
Okay, Alan. Good to see you as always.
Tight deadline.
Okay. I must dash.
Although it's been very slow at the minute.
Yeah, tell me about it.
Hello, brother. Are you here?
In the study, sister.
Oh, God, you should really hire a maid.
This place looks disgusting.
Joking, aren't you?
Do you know how expensive
maids are these days?
You're a billionaire, you cheap sod.
Yes, and it sure won't be one for long
if I go around spending
it willy-nilly on mates.
Well, in that case, maybe
you should find a girlfriend.
If you're lucky, she might wipe
these counters down for you.
A girlfriend?
Harps, I love you,
but it'd be cheaper to hire a maid.
Do you remember
that picture of grandfather
at his Bulls club taken in 1961?
Vaguely.
You look just like him,
and you're dressed exactly the same.
He was a man of style, old gramps.
Not even for his time, Ethan.
Look, you have a press
conference later today.
Could you please, please
just do the family a favor
and dress nicely?
Fine. I will.
When did you last
open your suit wardrobe?
Did the year start with 19?
Suit wardrobe, more like moth sanctuary.
Very funny, right?
Are we, are we done?
Anything else? Coffee?
Nope.
I'm going to my favorite boutique later,
so I'll get a frappe on the way.
Remember, 3:00 PM at the conference room,
not a minute later.
I have some things for you
to sign then I'll be on my way.
Welcome to "Major Matters News."
We'll shortly be hearing
from CEO Ethan Blake,
who is set to make some key announcements
for Blake Corporations.
And here he is right now.
The bloody hell you wearing?
Sorry?
Sorry, I just very professional be.
Ethan, what have you done?
Yes, Mumzy.
Yeah. Yeah, I know.
I saw it.
Mm-hm.
Center yourself.
Breathing exercises.
It'll be okay.
Good afternoon, Mr. Blake.
Afternoon.
I guess I'll get straight to it.
Yes.
Afternoon, everyone.
The Blake Corporation has business ventures
all across the world.
We've also been highly active
in promoting good causes
in the regions we work in.
Such as your Dress the Homeless campaign.
- Yes.
- A few years ago?
- Yes.
- Where you remade,
- reused and, suits?
- Yeah. Correct.
Such as the one you're currently wearing?
Sorry?
This, this was bought from Savile Row.
Which century?
Sorry. Very unprofessional of me, viewers.
Please continue, Mr. Blake.
Anyway, so last year we found
that a charity had been misusing
large amounts we donated.
We have decided to
make an important decision.
Which is?
We are going to run our own charity.
We will ensure that every
penny raised and donated
from our kind donors will
be going to the right causes.
Thank you.
Thank you for your time.
- Yeah.
- I appreciate it.
- Photo.
- Yeah.
Okay. That's good.
Sure.
Oh shit.
Yes, Mumzy?
What now?
I'm good, but I, I, I
can't perform miracles.
Why don't you ask me to
park the Red Sea? Come on.
Mumzy?
Mumzy.
Mother.
What?
Get that jacket off.
- What?
- Get it that jacket off.
Why? Mother, Mother,
what's wrong with it?
What?
Look at this.
Oh, do you think anyone noticed?
Noticed? You've gone viral, darling.
Because of a moth hole?
That's the tip of the iceberg.
Because it's old fashioned, boxy.
It's at least two sizes too
big for you, and it's crumpled.
I went viral because of that?
Yes, because you are
the face of the company.
You have to look the part.
Elon Musk literally walks
around in T-shirts, Mother.
You have 2 billion, Ethan.
When you have a trillion,
you can dress as you like.
I don't see how this can look bad.
I'm literally announcing a charity.
Charity is great. It's wonderful.
Your father, God rest him, loved it.
However, you have to remember,
we have trading sites throughout the world.
The business is
stagnating. It's not growing.
Now, I am going to task Harper
with fixing you up to look the part.
Oh God! Must you?
How long do you think
a million lasts, Ethan?
Not very long.
So are we going to turn
these millions into billions?
Yes, Mother.
Your father, God rest his soul,
left you in charge of his empire.
So we have to reverse our downturn.
Yeah, so go off and
fetch a table at Carpenters
and I'll call Harp.
Okay. Sorry.
I'm already on a tight deadline.
Alan's coming in here and just-
Look here.
You're crazy.
Oh God, this is funny.
You had anything from Dean?
He won't leave me alone.
I mean, I don't get how
you screw up like that,
and then you're blowing up someone's phone-
- Don't do it, Olivia.
- Asking for another chance.
You know, he'll just be
back up to his old tricks again.
I know.
It's just hard sometimes,
you know, he's always there.
If you want someone that
you can cuddle, buy a dog.
Just make sure it doesn't run off
and start humping the leg.
No, you know what's messed up?
That's not even the worst thing about him.
He just has no ambition,
literally none, for anything.
Not saying that I need
someone to look out for me,
but based on the fact
that I can't pay my bills,
it would be nice.
Same.
Honestly, babe, you deserve way better.
Just go find yourself a rich guy.
Yeah, right, like one's
gonna walk through the door.
Hi.
Okay.
Olivia, darling Olivia.
Honestly the person I wanted to see.
- How are you?
- I'm good. You?
- Horrible.
- Oh.
Just horrible.
What happened?
My brother has made a
complete fool of himself.
Honestly, I can't bear the stress.
Well, you know what?
Stay here and make yourself at home.
I'm gonna grab us a bottle, all right?
Okay.
Pardon me.
You got me wet, girl.
Oh, sorry.
So what's up?
Oh, where do I begin?
Okay, my blasted brother
gave a press conference
to announce a charity
arm for the family company.
And that's bad why?
That's not bad. It's
what he chose to wear.
No.
How bad was it?
Tady.
Crinkled. Outdated. Oversized.
Just total, total fashion disaster.
Oh my God, but with all the money he has,
he can get anything off the runway.
Makes no sense.
He won't spend the money.
Okay, Mother is involved now,
so he'll have to do something.
Oh my God, that sounds
like an absolute mess.
It is.
But please tell me you have good news.
Yeah, your dress is ready.
Oh, wonderful.
Oh my God, you're a genius.
Damn girl. At least try it on first.
No, these designs.
Oh.
I didn't know you did men's wear too.
Yeah, men, women.
I'd design a tux for a
Pomeranian if you paid me enough.
Really?
Nevermind the Poms. I've had an idea.
What is it?
I wanna hire you as my
brother's personal stylist.
Me?
Yes.
Your stuck-up brother's personal stylist?
Look, I'm serious.
Okay, save that man. Save our company.
Save my frittering sanity.
Okay, as much as I've been
wanting to expand and stuff,
and it would be a challenge,
do you really think he would be interested?
I mean, he'll be a pain in
the backside to begin with,
but he also has to salvage his reputation.
Harper, but the thing is,
I can't just up and leave everything.
It didn't look,
it didn't look like you
had too much booked in.
Hey, rude!
True but rude.
Look, Olivia, if times are
tough and money is tight,
then taking on a billionaire client
would be very beneficial.
So can we make this as quick
and painless as possible, please?
Cheers, Livy. Nice as always.
I came for the clothes I left.
There you go.
Did you hem those trousers for me?
Yeah, I did.
Cheers, Livy.
Don't call me that.
Okay. Sorry. Pardon me.
Anything else?
Come on, Liv, uh, Olivia.
Can we skip past all this animosity?
No.
We're destined to be together.
It's just a bump in the ride.
Yeah, there were a couple
of ample bumps, Dean,
that led us to this.
Your humps are better, babe.
Good night, Dean.
Come on, Liv. It's been two months.
I only made one mistake.
Three.
Okay, three.
But are you not feeling
a little bit frisky by now?
Frisky?
Yeah, like on the phone call on Sunday,
I could just feel that sexual tension.
Yeah?
You were horny. I was tense.
Well, what am I supposed to do?
I don't know. Learn the art of self-love.
Become a monk, but
don't make it my problem.
By the way, Livy, that money I owe you,
I've had a word with Baz.
The money's in holding
so you'll get it soon.
Hey Harper, I thought
about it, and I'm in.
I wanna style your brother.
It's all about you.
This should be Gas.
You can look at the state of you.
We couldn't even pass
this off as shabby chic.
See what I'm dealing with?
Morning sister.
Harps, I told you I didn't want a maid.
She's not a maid.
Really?
That's funny 'cause I've
just been picturing her
in the French maid's outfit, with a duster.
Yeah? You wanna
know where I'd stick it, pal?
This is Olivia Hockman.
Okay, she's a fabulous
designer, tailor and stylist.
Oh, another one of your
American friends, cute.
Well, this has been great,
but I'm far too busy for this.
So anyway... Sit down.
Make me.
Fine. I'll call Mumzy.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No need to call Mommy.
Well played, Harps.
Hey, don't you worry,
Ethan, I don't bite.
- Are you sure?
- Mm.
Depends if you behave.
Look, I'm really, really
too busy for all of this.
Can I not just, I don't
know, give you my sizes
and you go do whatever it is you do?
You will work with Olivia.
Okay, bow her expertise.
But you need to be collaborative, Ethan.
Fine. Who have you
styled? Anyone I'd know?
Um-
Oh, too many to count, Ethan.
Okay, you're gonna be
an exclusive client for Olivia
right up until the negotiations
with Connie Hensworth.
I can charm Connie
Hensworth easily enough.
Look, we need this
deal with Connie, okay?
To convince everyone else not to bail.
Just I don't see the big
deal with Connie Hensworth.
Fuck, she's a fashionista.
Okay, she'll open doors to
so many start ups in her state
with huge potential,
but she's a stickler
for image and branding.
Which I know all about.
Okay, okay, maybe, Ethan,
in every conceivable
aspect apart from yourself.
Honestly, that horrible box
cut, double breasted suit.
You looked like you'd
swallowed an old books television.
I liked it.
- Okay.
- Come on.
It'll be fun.
No, it won't.
Start tomorrow.
- Okay.
- Fine, fine.
You gonna leave now?
God.
Are you sure he's gonna go for it?
Ugh. It'll be fine.
Just don't stab him with
a set of cloths scissors.
Thank God, I would never.
I wouldn't want dull the blades.
There's nothing a tailor hates
more than a dull pair of scissors.
Gusso, Gusso.
Sex on the beach, please.
And after that we can have a cocktail.
Sorry.
Hi.
It's me.
I know.
I almost blew my cover there.
China, why are you wearing that get-up?
Government agents may be tracking me.
You think government
agents are tracking you?
You could never be too sure.
- China?
- Mm?
The easiest way for them to track you
is through your phone conversations.
Sex on the beach, Madam.
No thank you. I need a drink.
Is that for me? Thank you.
Gusso, take this for
me and put it in the bin.
Yes, madam.
Oh.
Willie, go.
China, china, I was
joking about the phone thing.
Oh, this drama, darling, I can't bear it.
China, why did you wanna meet me here?
I hate to say it, but the
shortfall in your rent is,
it's seeming to be a little concerning.
I know, I know, but I have
taken on a very wealthy client,
so I will be able to pay it.
The trouble is, honey ban,
the next quarter is soon due too.
I'll pay it.
Raul has suggested that I
accept the offer on my building.
An offer? Who's Raul?
He's my beau.
He's 23, and he's my financial advisor.
China, can I be honest with you, girl?
Mm-hm.
Sounds like scam.
Hang on.
This one. Yeah, he is.
Yeah, he is, he, he is.
Let me find you the first
photo he has sent into my DMs.
Jesus Christ.
Ladies, would you like to order any food?
No, sir, I, I have lost my appetite.
I'd like a blow first, please.
Wait, China, you're saying
that you're thinking about selling?
Oh yes, I have a buyer.
I'm sorry to say, but they
are going to raise the rents.
China, you can't let them do that.
We're struggling to pay it as it is.
Raul knows best.
Now, I have to organize
getting rid of these phones.
Oh, but before I do,
let me show you the photo
he sent me this morning.
No. Nope. I, I am, I am good.
I've seen all I needed to see and, and...
Okay, no, I'm not gonna lie.
I'm walking into this guy's house,
and he's like, "Hello,
my name is Ethan Blake"
and I have no idea how to dress.
And my mommy's sent me my way.
And I'm gonna lose my inheritance
"if I don't learn what clothes to wear."
Oh, hi, my name's Ethan
and my mommy says
that my trousers are far too short.
And my sweaters.
Whatever am I going to do?
Oh, here comes Alan.
Alan, go away.
Oh no, Alan, I need
a break. I need a break.
Sounds like quite a pickle, babe.
Oh God. It is. It is. It is.
But you know what? I have so much going on.
I do not have time to be
dealing with this little rich boy.
Rich and disgustingly handsome.
He's okay, but that sweater
and what he was wearing in that interview,
I, I simply, it has burned
an image in my mind
that I will never be able
to unsee, therefore, no, no.
Oh, you got your work
cut out with that one, babe.
Yeah, you tell me about it.
Makes my granddad look like a style icon.
Hey, your granddad, he's not too bad.
He's all right.
Oh God, we're such bitches.
Such bitches. Cheers babe.
Hello.
Hi. Come in.
Ah, there you are.
Interesting place you've got here.
It's, is this it?
Um. Yeah.
Where are all your staff?
- My staff?
- Yes.
It's just me.
Right.
Your signage, your,
your signage out the front,
it really isn't clear, you know?
I actually, well, I tried to
look you up online, but,
did you know you hadn't
updated your website in five years?
I haven't?
Maybe I should get my
uncle's tailor flown in from Milan.
He could probably help as you know.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
That man is who got us into
this mess in the first place.
Look, Olivia, my sister,
she speaks highly of you.
But I still need convincing.
Harper's style, it's
questionable, you know?
She grew up in LA whereas
I was raised here in London.
No offense, but I just don't
see what Americans know
about style or class.
Okay, me, well, since
you know everything,
why don't you take those ugly ass shoes
and walk out my door?
What?
Bye.
Wait.
No, I'm not gonna deal with this.
You're giving me a fricking headache.
Wait a minute.
- Uh-uh. No.
- If we don't work together,
then my sister and mother
will never let me hear the end of it.
Yeah, and if you don't run your mouth,
I'm gonna use you as a pin cushion.
Oh.
Oh God, I'm sorry. I'm just stressed.
About what?
I need more customers,
but customers like you
are so goddamn annoying.
Sorry.
Look, let's make a deal, right?
All right.
You scrub me up, make me look dapper,
at least in the eyes of
my mother and sister,
and I could help you with
this business, you know?
Okay. Deal.
Mrs. Blake.
Mrs. Hensworth, thank
you so much for meeting me.
I hope you had a good flight.
I did. Thanks for arranging it.
And the hotel is to you liking?
It's very elegant, sophisticated,
old fashioned with a modern twist.
You Europeans, you do
pomp and ceremony so well.
I thought I might show
you a couple of sites
and then perhaps a nice restaurant for two.
Bribery?
Not quite. My son will
discuss the business.
But we can't have you leaving here
without a little bit of
flashing now, can we?
I love the outfit.
As you probably know
fashion is important to me.
I had heard.
Okay. Hear me out. This one.
No, I dunno the color.
Okay.
This one.
- Hmm. I dunno the cut.
- Really?
What about this one?
You're joking, right?
No. He looks smart.
He looks like an idiot.
A six button, double
breasted pin striped suit.
Well, you gonna walk
into a business meeting
with a Tommy gun and a fedora?
Jesus.
Maybe some Oxford bikes as well.
Ah-huh.
You know what, I do
like the wide leg trousers,
but not in a professional
setting and not on you, sorry.
For business, we want simple, clean.
Accentuate shoulders.
Slim middle, slim fit, yeah, and-
What?
- No.
- What?
Come on. Say it.
We just can't have
pants that are too tight.
Why not?
What?
No, I'm sorry. I don't
know how to say this.
- Say it.
- No.
- Just bloody say it.
- You got beefy thighs.
They're big thighs.
Oh, good.
It's not a bad thing.
It just, we, we can't go too tight
and we certainly can't go baggy
because you're not Eminem.
Okay. Color. What do you like?
Do you have any lime green?
Just for you. No.
Okay, I'm gonna have to
go through your wardrobe
and I'm gonna see how much damage control
I'm actually gonna have to do.
Okay, sounds good. Later today?
Sure. Yeah.
Can you pass me the tape measure?
I need to take some measurements.
- This?
- Yeah.
Look at you. You're learning.
- Getting somewhere.
- Okay.
- What?
- Are trying to flying away?
I don't know.
Just put them naturally.
Now you look like a ballerina.
Just like normal. Okay.
And you're making a fool of me.
Maybe a little. Okay, let me see.
You know, I take enough
slack being an American, okay.
Well, at least it's not
my sister in this position.
I think she'd probably throttle me.
Hey, don't tell me with a good time, man.
Okay, let's see.
Can I put my arms down yet?
Uh, no.
You know, I actually saw a men's wear place
when I came here over earlier.
Did you?
Yes. Is he, is he any good?
Oooh.
Watch it.
All done?
Yeah, all done.
Got everything you need?
Mm, yeah.
I think I've got the measure of you, Ethan.
How about some chilled champagne?
Mm. No. No, no, no, no.
We don't have anything to celebrate yet.
You need to make some progress.
Coffee would be nice though.
Suit yourself.
So Daddy's money, huh?
This room is bigger
than my entire apartment.
Right, and I, I suppose
you think I didn't earn it?
Well, well, did you?
I admit I was born into a small fortune.
I may have gone to
some of the best schools.
But while my sister was
gallivanting round LA
I was studying my ass off in London.
So, boarding school brat, huh?
Lucky you.
No, I've grown companies tenfold.
Right, this estate that
was once worth millions,
it's now worth billions.
So what's next? Politics.
Very funny.
I get it. You work hard.
Thank you. I do.
And yet it will be down
to my fashion and style
as to whether I'm deemed worthy.
- Congratulations.
- What?
Now you know what it
feels like to be a woman.
Touche.
Looks like I'm in your hands now.
Yep. Oh, hello Mother.
No, no, no, no. I'm with the stylist now.
Mm-hm. Sorry.
Two days?
Oh, no, no. Fine. Okay.
No, no. It's all good. All right.
So, serious question.
Who was your last stylist? Huh?
Stevie Wonder?
You're impossible, you know that?
I'm glad you think so,
because we have a problem.
What's that?
I'm to meet Connie Hensworth in two days.
- Two days?
- Two days.
You can't be serious.
For real.
Oh God.
Look.
- Lord.
- Gimme a break. I'll behave.
- I don't believe you.
- Promise.
Hey, so there is an event I
want you to come with me to.
Oh God, it's not like something
terribly working class,
is it, like bowling?
Oh, well you certainly
have the wardrobe for it.
No, it's a fashion event.
And they will be designers
from all across Europe
showcasing their next season.
You will be able to get a sense
of what is actually in style.
Right. Okay. Sounds good.
And you can get some
market intel too, right?
What? Why?
Well, you wanna sit at the table
with the big boys, don't you?
Well, I wanna do good work.
Olivia, what's the long-term goal here?
What do you wanna do?
Well, I wanna move from tailoring
and doing the occasional custom design
to starting a proper brand.
Nice.
And then you need to not stand
outside the restaurant
like a street beggar.
Get inside and mingle.
Like a street beggar.
Who are you calling a street beggar? Huh?
Beg your pardon?
Oh, nothing. Nothing. Thanks.
So we are gonna need to take you shopping.
Okay, fine. Later today?
Yeah.
Cool.
Your card ready to get hit hard?
I think that card's got enough on it
to buy every suit in London.
I think I'll be fine.
Hmm. Forgot who I was talking to.
No, no, Harper, no, I'm exhausted.
She's finally gone to the
toilet so I can have a break.
She's not gonna work. She's no good.
Do you know she doesn't like thin ties?
Who doesn't like thin ties?
No, I'm calling it now.
She's not gonna work.
Have that chap Barnaby on
standby because she is no, good.
Olivia. Olivia, wait, I'm sorry.
I'm just blowing off some steam.
Blow on this.
How rude.
Hey Harper, Harper. Have a word.
Yeah, gimme the phone.
Hi Harper, your brother's a pig.
Oh. Oh, you knew that. Really?
I can't deal with this.
Listen, don't be so irrational.
Irrational. Really?
Yes. Yeah, yeah.
Listen, you're mine anyway, aren't you?
I mean, I am paying for your services.
I'm sorry, it's just I'm so stressed.
What do you think you're doing, pal?
What the hell are you doing here?
Who on earth is this?
I'm Dean. I'm her boyfriend, buddy pal.
Ex boyfriend.
Come on, Liv.
No, I don't wanna see you. Oh my God.
- I get it.
- Oh gosh.
You guys have got some stuff you need
to sort out in public.
Probably excessive volume.
I'll give you some space.
- Shut up.
- Shut up.
Gimme another chance.
Absolutely not.
You know what I said?
I gave you a chance and I
never wanna see your face again.
That's how I do things around here.
Thank you. Bye.
Whoa, listen here, old
boy, why don't you let go?
Listen to this punk.
Oh, God.
I'm getting a restraining order.
Hey, you okay?
Okay. Fine, fine.
He just, he sucker punched me.
Why, you can't take a punch?
Harps, are you still there?
I can't believe I have to come down here
and tell you off like a
pair of school children.
She started it.
Yeah, well, I'm not the
one who can't take up-
Enough!
Ethan, just do as you've been asked.
You do not tell me what to do, Harper.
I'm a grown man and a billionaire at that.
So act like it.
Don't mind me. Don't mind me.
I've just come to collect the
thimble that you borrowed.
I want one of those ties.
I say old boy.
Do you happen to sell ties like that?
Yes, we do.
You're not getting a tie like that.
- Why not?
- Because it's an ugly ass
old man's tie.
Excuse me, Alan, I'm so sorry.
None taken.
Did you know that when
the thimble was created-
Not now, Alan.
I kind of wanna hear it.
- No.
- I'm going to a health spa
to recover from dealing with you two.
Okay, just please fix him.
Okay, so, you can do it.
- Tan shoes?
- No, black.
Black. Okay.
Then black shirt.
Mm-hm, it's giving John Wick.
For God sake.
What else can we get in here?
Let me take your measurements.
Just take the sweater off.
Cool.
Just gonna double check something.
Try this one. This one?
Yeah.
Cool.
What are you looking at?
I just say it looks nice.
Here, let me get your
collar count, Dracula.
Okay, lemme double check.
That's good-
Hey, you be careful down there this time.
Hey, you know I got a mean upper cut.
I'll ring a church bell six ways to Sunday.
Hmm. I'm sure you will.
Yeah.
Check the collar.
Straight ahead.
Yeah. All good? Yes? Everything-
Yeah, yeah, just a couple of alterations.
Take it in a bit.
- Yeah. Sounds good.
- Yeah.
I'm gonna look at some boys things-
Yeah, yeah, go ahead, go ahead. All set.
Cool ties.
- You like it?
- Yeah.
Cool. There are ties.
Good.
I'm thinking you could wear it tomorrow
and then wear it again
for the dinner with Connie
and just switch up the
shirt and the accessories.
Switch up the shirt.
Switch with the accessories. Got it.
Okay. Good.
Open this.
Sit down.
Is it a boy, China?
Mm.
Aw. Okay.
There you go.
Little more?
Mm.
So China, what's up?
It's Raul.
Your 23-year-old business advisor?
Yes.
Turns out he's a kitchen porter
and a notorious conman,
that he has three other women.
China, that's shocking.
Yes. That's what my other boyfriends say.
I call them my defensive line.
So this means you're
not selling the building.
Oh yes, I am.
The American company are going to buy it.
The American company?
Mm. Hensworth or something.
They're going to do start ups
and they're going to partner
with a venture capitalist
company here in the UK.
What kind of businesses
exactly do they invest in?
Technology mostly, and AI.
I'm sorry to say but if this goes through,
they're going to want you to move on.
That's great.
Why don't you try AI?
I let it do everything for me at home.
The lights, the chopping, the temperature.
You want me to try AI?
Yes. You could design
a suit in five seconds.
No.
Oh, but it's foolproof,
except for the boiling jacuzzi incident.
And my self-drive car
did try and run me over.
Well, how long do I have
before the deal goes through?
Maybe a week.
I really do feel bad about this.
I tell you what, if the deal goes through,
I'll write off everything you owe me.
It's very kind of
you but it's, it's okay.
Mm.
You think that man is attractive?
Hell yeah, girl.
Are you blind?
Oh my God. We have very different types.
You know Dean keeps texting me.
Oh God. Block him.
Asking me to put in a word for him.
Mm-mm.
Told him I have a
word for him, it's asshole.
Damn straight.
Been busy last few days, babe?
Oh, yeah, it's this new client.
The handsome millionaire?
Yeah.
You know, now's probably
a good a chance as any
for you to bag yourself a
millionaire, live the good life.
Hey, I just got outta one relationship.
I do not need to get into another.
Are you kidding me?
Seriously though.
It's no connection at all.
No, I mean, he's so stuck in his ways.
Says you.
And he's full of himself,
and, and, and he can't dress,
which for me it's deal breaker, uh-uh.
'Cause if you're not interested, babe,
put a word it work for me.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I mean, I'll be at the
fashion event tonight,
so if the subject comes
up, I will put in a word.
Great.
Yeah, I'll tell him, hey Ethan,
my crazy friend wants to date you
and scam you for all you are worth.
You do that, girl.
Yeah, I will.
Oh.
What?
Is that, is that my brother?
Ha ha. Very funny.
Oh, it was fabulous.
- Really?
- So good.
The launch was a hit.
- Was it?
- Oh, Donatella.
You're kidding me.
I'm not kidding, you.
- No.
- It was a raging success.
Shall we order you a vodka martini,
shaken and not stirred.
Wine will do.
I must admit Olivia has done
even better than I expected.
Honestly, Harper, you make
it sound like I was hopeless.
- Success.
- Gimme one second.
I'm gonna say I'm just gonna
head over there some more.
- Oh yes. Go Darling.
- One sec. Thank you.
Oh, hi.
Wonderful.
Okay, Mother will be delighted.
He doesn't look too bad, does he?
But once a while doesn't
make a summer though, so.
Anyway, have you been schmoozing?
I have seen that there's a
lot of great designers here
who have beautiful designs, so.
Nevermind all that. Have
you shown them your designs?
I'm not exactly on their level.
Nonsense. Of course you are.
Fantastic suit.
Classic with a sleek, modern fit.
Perfectly accentuating your build.
And the color really compliment your eyes.
Who designed it or where
did you get it designed?
Milan or Paris?
Actually it was designed right here.
Who designed it?
Ah, look at the dark horse here.
It was nothing.
She's being modest.
And I'm sure Olivia would love
to show you some of her designs.
- Yeah, I would.
- Right.
Let the dog see the rabbit.
Oh my.
What?
I've, I've seen that look before.
No idea what you mean.
Lady Deborah Forrester in 2012.
Come on.
Don't let this one get away.
Swept off into the hands of a prince.
I think you'll find she
probably finds me annoying.
I can see that.
Hey.
By the way, your dinner
with Connie Hensworth,
it could be worth your time taking a date.
A date?
A stylish man about town is good,
but you should give the
impression you have loyalty,
you're not just topping from
bed to bed, pillar to post.
Charming.
I'd suggest an agency,
but I've had a better idea.
Really?
Why not? It's quite obvious you like her.
Just make it seem like you guys have been
going out a while already.
Hmm.
I must be going to my car, my darling.
Okay. Okay.
- Bye.
- Bye, bye, darling.
Looks like you've made
quite the impression.
So you won't believe this.
She said that she looked at my designs
and she wants to send
'em to a bunch of designers
in New York.
- Oh.
- I know.
- Excellent.
- I know, I know, I know.
- Well done.
- Thank you.
Right. I am gonna go schmooze little.
- So?
- Thank you for your advice.
Don't mention it.
I may have to bend your ear a little bit.
Okay.
Think I'm gonna need a pitch deck
and update that five-year-old website.
Finally.
No, sounds good.
Tomorrow at yours?
Yeah, I can do that.
These prices, they're too low.
What do you mean? Those are good prices?
Look, I'm not saying
you mark everything up
like the biggest luxury
brands in the world,
but they're too low.
What's wrong with fair?
Fair is one thing, but you
need to remember your margins.
How can I explain it to you?
It's, it's giving budget,
brand, it's cheap.
Oh, I do not sound like that.
- You bloody do.
- I probably do. Really?
No, I don't. I don't.
Look, first rule of business:
Never be afraid to push it.
You obviously need clients, yes,
but what you need is a sizable investment
to grow your brand.
I can't grow my brand
enough to pay my gas bill.
This dinner with Connie Hensworth,
she's, she's asked me to bring a date.
Oh yeah? Who's a lucky girl?
Actually I was, I was hoping it'd be you.
Me?
Yes, you.
What?
Look, you know me
better than anyone I'd meet
in the next five hours anyway.
What? Stop laughing.
It's not funny.
You serious?
If you can manage
to get through one night.
Mh, I don't know if I can pretend
to like you for that long.
Ouch.
Okay, how about this?
You get my website up to
scratch and I will go with you.
Now you are making deals.
Let's get this website up scratch.
All right.
Look.
You gonna go sexy?
It's a business dinner.
So mini skirt and pushup bra?
Yeah. Okay.
What about nice dress
and small jacket combo?
Maybe.
Mmm, I mean, God, I don't wanna match him,
but I do wanna compliment him.
I don't know. I don't know.
Okay. What's up?
Is it that obvious?
Yeah.
Well, the investor that
Ethan is meeting with,
I think she's trying to
buy my landlord's building.
Oh God.
I know.
So I need Ethan's business
and I want him to succeed, but-
If he succeeds
and it could mean you
lose your business premises.
Exactly.
- Oh babe.
- I know.
You really are between
a rock and a hard place.
Did you tell Ethan about it?
No.
I mean, maybe he already knows, but-
Surely he'd mention it
or suggest an alternative to Connie.
Hey, business is business.
Oh babe.
Mm, thank you.
Damino turns his band and puts it in high.
Damino gets.
Harper tells me you're taking you Olivia
as your date to the meeting.
What?
Gorgeous girl.
Harper was absolutely delighted
with the outfit.
Good.
We really need to keep Connie on board.
If Connie invest, other
investors will follow.
And we have lost some investment due to-
You're worried.
You're worried it'll be
too little too late, right?
Ethan, it's not your fault. You're you.
Perhaps the business just hasn't evolved
as much as it shut have.
I'll do my best to impress
Connie, Mother, okay?
Thank you.
Good evening, Connie.
Ethan.
My God, I didn't
recognize you in that suit.
The one and only.
Mm, not after that video.
Hey, so what do you think?
I'm impressed. Yeah. Stylish.
- Great.
- Hi. Sorry I'm late.
Good evening. My name's Connie Hensworth.
Olivia Hockman. It's a pleasure.
Hey, sweetheart.
Well, you've certainly impressed him.
How long have you two been an item?
For months. Four months.
Wow. You make a delightful couple.
- Oh, thank you so much.
- Thank you.
So Olivia, that dress is wonderful.
Thank you.
Who designed it?
Actually I did.
She designed my suit as well, actually.
She's fantastic. Fantastic.
Well, that's awesome.
Is that your line of work?
Yeah. Yeah it is.
I moved here a couple
years ago from New York.
You know, I think as a designer,
the best thing you can do
is just gain perspective and,
yeah, be outta your comfort zone.
And I happened to meet this guy,
so obviously it was a good decision.
Oh, that's wonderful.
Thank you.
Right. I think a toast.
Absolutely.
You must say come on, come on.
He's so bad.
I'm so sorry. Excuse him please.
No, but honestly she's
a fabulous designer,
and I really think that you two
could have a lot to strike and talk about.
I love my fashion.
Oh my gosh, honestly I
could talk about it for hours.
Did you see the Yves Saint Laurent show?
Last month. Gorgeous, right?
She ignores me. She just watches it.
I've got no idea
- what's going on.
- Well, you know what?
Maybe if it didn't bore him,
I wouldn't have had to come
along and fix this mess, huh?
Oh, here you go. Saved my life.
- Oh my God.
- She reminds me-
- You needed it.
- All the time.
He did, didn't he?
I know. Someone had to humble this guy.
- And she does that.
- Absolutely.
What the hell, asshole?
Look what you made me do.
What about what you made me do? Huh?
Dumping me for a rich guy.
I always knew you were a material girl.
Dean, we are not together,
therefore, I cannot dump you.
Understand?
If you don't get back
with me, I'm warning you.
Are you threatening me right now?
You underestimate me, Olivia.
What are you talking about?
I'm gonna give you to the count of three.
Dean, can you even count to three?
One, two-
Asshole.
Excuse me, sir.
There's a pervert hanging
around in the women's restroom.
Thanks for letting me
know. I'll call the police.
I'll take a taser to make
sure he doesn't escape.
- Hey, tase him twice.
- Sounds.
No, she would love to.
Honestly, we'll sort, we'll sort-
Sorry, what did I miss?
Not much.
- Good.
- But we are talking
about potentially getting new to-
Oh, I would love to.
What? Did you hear that?
Okay.
Anyway, Olivia's studio,
she's got this like
nineties thing going on.
I can't wait to see
what he's wearing today.
It's going to be a disaster, class,
in old man fashion.
Any questions today?
No? Didn't think so.
I'll get straight to it.
We will be announcing
our charity very soon.
We're very excited.
Any news on the potential
going on with Hensworth?
Not as yet, but talks are very positive.
I'm staying optimistic.
Nevermind all that.
The world wants to know, your suit.
Who styled that suit?
Her name is Olivia Hockman.
She's a fabulous,
wonderful stylist in the city.
She has a bespoke studio.
I'm dead, go away.
Hi. You all right?
Alan, come in.
I have 20 messages for you.
What?
People have been
trying to get a hold of you
on the phone and you've
all been ringing my shop.
Alan, I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
I've actually managed to get
some business because of it.
That's great.
And I just came in because,
to let you know that got the wood.
I'm sorry. What?
Yeah, you, you said you were thinking
of getting some extra storage space.
When did I say that?
June 2021.
Now, I'm thinking it
should be better over here.
'Cause this is older space.
Hey, you know what,
Alan, I think I'll survive.
I could get it up for you.
Alan, sometimes I wonder
if you know what's coming outta your mouth.
Pardon?
Look, Alan, I've gotta
head out here in a second,
so I'm gonna say goodnight.
Okay. Okay. Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
Well, at least have
something to celebrate now.
Yeah.
Thank you, by the way.
Don't mention it.
All my advice is one thing,
but no, there's nothing
better than word of mouth.
No, clearly.
I think I've had more phone calls today
than I've had in longer
than I would like to admit.
Why though? Your
work, it's, it's amazing.
God. Well, if only it was that simple.
We're going straight from the bottle?
God, I'm sorry. I should have asked you.
No, I like it.
Really?
What?
Why are you like this?
Like what?
I don't know.
Closed off. A bit sad.
How long do you got?
Try me.
Well, it's a lot of pressure, you know?
What is?
You'll just laugh at me.
No, I won't.
Being Ethan Blake, it's not easy, no.
John Blake was such a big name, you know?
I mean he built this
place from the ground up.
Everything we know is because of him.
I had big boots to fill
and I only had adult feet
when I first stepped into them.
So it's tough.
It's, you know, been a lot of pressure.
I look after Mother, I look after Harper,
I look after the business,
I'd look after future projects,
I look after everything,
but who looks after, you know?
But if there's one thing
my father taught me,
it's no matter what cards
you're dealt with in life,
it's about how you play... Play them, mm-hm.
Yeah.
Wow.
All things considered
and being very forgiving
about the fact that you
are an absolute asshole,
you should be very proud of yourself.
If I was to be forgiving
of you not knowing how
to maximize your margins,
you're bloody amazing,
and you should be very proud of yourself.
- Is that a compliment?
- I think it might be.
- Taken.
- You should.
I'll go.
It's good. Lets have a shot.
Ethan?
Sorry. I think we should
call it a night, okay?
What?
Drop it.
- What happened?
- Drop it.
Connie just told me she's not gonna invest.
What?
That doesn't make any sense.
You made such a good impression on her.
Clearly not as good
as the impression as you.
She's decided to take a different direction
in her investments.
What are you even talking about?
I think we're done, Olivia.
What?
We're done.
You know, I've gotta find
out how I'm gonna explain this
to my mother and Harper.
Okay.
Good night.
Nah, but that's where
you are wrong, Michael.
Again, Stallone knows what is.
He loves you, bro. He's a fan.
That's the main reason he
smashes in the "Rocky" movies.
I understand.
I'm not saying Stallone-
Man ey.
It's like the second I let my guard down,
he's like, "Oh sorry,
let's call it tonight."
Like really? It doesn't make any sense.
Oh, always trust your gut, girl.
Yeah. Maybe.
We don't disrespect the industry.
So you dunno what happened with the deal?
I don't know.
Connie's probably
investing in another startup.
Maybe she's gone ahead and invested
in that tech company and your business.
Yeah.
I don't know Taz, there's just,
it's just something about him.
Maybe he'll see sense.
Might just need to blow off some steam.
Try him tomorrow, babe. Okay?
Yeah. Maybe.
You'll be okay.
You're okay.
What?
Yep. Yep. You said it. Okay.
It was fearsome. No doubt.
God.
Morning.
I have an emergency.
What?
My chi, it's out of alignment.
Can you teach me those
breathing exercises again?
What are you talking about?
That you taught us in yoga.
China, I don't teach yoga.
Just clearing the
tension like you taught us.
China, I don't teach yoga.
Oh. Shoot. I see.
Olive teaches the yoga.
You are Olivia, and you do clothes.
Yes, I own a lot in your building.
So does Olive.
By the way, any updates on the building?
Updates?
The Connie Hensworth negotiations.
Are those going through?
Yes. You are a mind reader.
And it's an AI startup, correct?
She's talking about fashion now.
What?
Yeah.
I'm sorry China, I gotta take this, okay?
Always good to see you,
but we can catch up another day, all right?
Okay. Bye bye.
Hi Connie. Yeah.
I guess fashion didn't
work for me after all.
You have to stop
feeling sorry for yourself.
You last charity video
raised your public profile.
You need to capitalize upon that.
Why? What's the point?
Connie Hensworth isn't
the only wealthy investor
looking for new projects.
Harper, the business is in a slump.
You know it, Mother knows
it, I know it, everyone knows it.
Ethan, you're hardly going to starve.
Stop wallowing.
And what about Olivia?
You're just going to ignore her?
She doesn't like me.
And if she does, it's only for the money.
Oh, well, I would say it
was for your personality,
but right now you're not showing off much
of a good one are you?
God.
Come on.
Ethan, look, be proactive.
Okay, you can, you can
still turn this into a win.
Hi. Sorry to interrupt.
Just came here to check on this guy.
Um, I'll give you too some privacy.
Hi.
Okay, uh.
I wanted to ask you for
your help with something.
Go on.
Well, I'm planning a show
just like you suggested.
And I was hoping that you would-
Fund it.
You probably hoping that I'd fund it.
What?
No, of, of course not.
It's all I am to you, isn't it?
Just a walking wallet.
No.
Ethan, when are you gonna
realize you're worth more
than just your wallet?
You're telling yourself short.
Try someone else, Olivia.
Okay.
You do realize not everyone's
had it as easy as you have.
Easy?
You think that I've had easy?
No, that's not, that's
not what I meant to say.
But that is what you said.
I really did not teach you
anything about business, did I?
So this is just business.
It's always business.
I am sorry, you know,
the cards you've been dealt.
Take care of yourself.
Thank you.
So, how much do you need
to get your exhibition ready?
10,000. Yeah. Materials.
And I need the space to do it.
I would've figured it out
if Ethan would help me,
but I'll ask-
Would you like to use my loft space?
I put spiritualist meetings
on up there, and exhibitions.
It could save you the cost of a location.
- Really?
- Mm.
Yeah, yeah, that would be amazing.
Thank you.
Raul, darling, what do you want now?
Come on, you can't get
around me by begging.
No. No.
Oh, okay then go on.
Ooh, Raul.
Look at this photo.
Oh, China. Oh lord.
He is a deviant, but he
does give very good advice.
Mm.
I got it. I'll do it. I'll
give you the money.
What? Thank you.
Oh my God. Thank you. Thank you.
So where is the show?
Next week.
But after that I will focus
on relocating my studio.
Not today, Alan.
If you're expecting Alan,
hope you're not too disappointed with me.
I'll live.
Busy?
Extremely.
So, did you ever hear
about that landlord situation?
You wouldn't believe this.
A handsome stranger
has bought the building.
No way.
Mm-hm. Thanks, by the way.
Don't mention it.
Now, you don't have to worry
about extortion of rent prices.
You can focus on doing what you do best.
Which reminds me,
I've actually done a
bit of designing myself.
Show me.
Huh? Be nice.
No promises.
Go on.
So what do you think?
Be honest.
It's a crime against fashion.
Oh no. Better get learning still.
Well, I've been told
that I'm a great teacher.
- Oh really?
- Mm-hm.
You better get teaching.
Oh yeah.
Ladies and gentlemen,
welcome to Fashions by Olivia Hockman.
Thank you so much.
Ding dong. Who the hunk?
God.
Sorry guys. Technical difficulties.
Oh God, I, I, I don't know how to fix this.
I may have made a bad judgment.
It's not that professional.
No, no. It's, it's just starting.
It'll get better.
Wait right there.
Connie, Connie, the
show is only just starting.
Give gimme five, five.
- Five minutes.
- Five minutes. Come on.
I thought I showed you
how to work this thing.
Yeah, well, you know,
I'm not good with technology.
Man.
Follow my lead.
Look, I owe you all an apology.
What are you doing?
See, I should have,
I should have backed
Olivia when she asked me.
We could have had a better
venue, more lighting and, and,
and more models to
showcase her amazing work.
The very first use of a model
was dated back as far as 5-
Oh, not now, Alan.
I, I, I know a few of you were,
you are impressed with her craft, okay?
And you can still see it in the brochures
and on her new website.
It is wonderful stuff.
But buying a tailored outfit is one thing.
Investing in it as a
business is quite another.
You may not have come with
my business proposal, Connie,
but if you or any of you
invest in Olivia's studio,
I will personally make
sure that she gets every step
of the business correct.
Olivia, Olivia doesn't just make suits.
She, she designs, she designs confidence.
She designs a sense of styling.
Business heavy can be
taught. We all know that.
But this kind of,
this kind of talent,
this level of personal
care, it cannot be taught.
Thank you.
Thank you guys for coming
and take time with your decisions, okay.
Come on, Alan, let's go get changed.
You can tell me about
the first love conversion.
Great idea.
You really didn't have to do that.
No, I really, really did.
Olivia, I owe you so much.
You are impossible.
You wouldn't love me if I was easy.
You think I love you.
I bloody hope so.
Both of you, come see me tomorrow.
And Olivia Hockman, I really love you.
I love you too.
So much.