The Collection (OV)

2016

FSK-16

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (8)

1 The Deal

9/2/16

1947 Paris. Rising fashion designer Paul Sabine is offered the keys to Paris' fashion kingdom and a new business partnership that could transform his business. But he can't do it alone. He needs the help of his volatile brother, Claude, the true genius behind the label. The secret of who designs will be kept at any price...even murder. But is not the only shadow from the past and the present, that will threaten the atelier's fortunes and transform the lives of its work and blood family.

2 The Dress

9/9/16

The new business marriage with Jules Trouvier, is only hours into its honeymoon, when he and Paul clash over how to run the house. With millions at stake, when Nina is thrust into the unlikely role of a couture model events take a darker turn. Billy takes Nina to Montmartre for a photo shoot. Still ravaged by the war, local vendors turn on Nina, dressed decadently in couture, and an ugly skirmish ensues. This traumatizing encounter cools the budding romance between her and Billy, but helps Nina make a decision about her baby son.

3 The Scent

9/16/16

US journalist Rossi returns to question Paul's former boss and mentor Lemaire, who may choose to expose Paul's wartime secrets rather than his own. In neutralizing both men, Paul is forced to punish those he loves, exposing a crack in his marriage. Nina returns to the convent where she gave birth, to see her son and is told he's already been adopted by an affluent couple. Devastated, and with nothing to lose, Nina decides it's time to reinvent herself and change her powerless situation if she has any hope of getting her baby back.

4 The Launch

9/23/16

A detective arrives asking questions about the dead body found on Sabine property. Paul confronts Yvette who is forced to come clean about her crime, all the while the pressure piles on Paul who has everything riding on the new show which is days away. The family secrets continue to drive a wedge in the Sabine marriage; Helen is not prepared to become a silent partner.

5 The Afterglow

9/30/16

Paul's glory is short-lived and instead of basking in the afterglow of a jubilant show, he is questioned about the murder. The rest of the House are struggling with coming to terms with success, Nina and Billy have many questions, and Claude declares he's no longer happy to stay in the shadows. Is Paul's brother becoming a liability?

6 The Weekend

9/7/16

The Maison's inner circle are invited to Trouvier's lavish chateau, where they toast the alliance in front of influential guests. Everyone is nervous - especially Nina, can she hold her poise beyond the catwalk? With the hostess insisting that Charlotte and Claude join the party, Paul enlists the help of Yvette to manage these unwanted guests. The shocking return of reporter Rossi leaves Paul feeling uneasy and he warns the American to stay away from his wife.

7 The Betrayal

9/14/16

The mood is sombre following a staffer's road accident, and Helen's attempts to help using her family's medical connections, only raises troubling wartime questions for Paul. Charlotte meanwhile begins her counter attack on the business and threatens to expose Claude as the true genius behind the Paul Sabine label. Paul's efforts to appease his brother fail when Charlotte makes Claude an offer he cannot refuse. Meanwhile Billy tries to contain the encroaching threat from Rossi, and finds help from a surprising quarter.

8 The Offer

10/21/16

The whirlwind of divisive events vexing the house of Paul Sabine reaches its climax. Paul fights to keep hold of his empire, while Yvette tries to broker relations between her sons. Nina and Billy must decide where their future lies, and amid a dazzling celebration at the Maison, the family and the business unravels behind the scenes.

About this show

A gripping family saga, with an ongoing mystery at its heart. Set in Paris, just after Second World War, it exposes the grit behind the glamour and the treachery beneath the trappings of a successful fashion house, spearheaded by two clashing brothers. Paris. 1947. A rising, hungry fashion designer with an obsessive quest for fame has been tapped to restore an impoverished nation to its former glory. His fresh vision - feminine, sensual, elegant, a "fresh look" for women - will usher in a romantic era, a chance to lift post-war gloom and dream of better days.

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