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The Collection

  • TV-MA
  • 2016
  • 1 season
  • Drama
  • 6.5

It's not what they are wearing. It's what they are covering up.

A gripping family drama and entrepreneurial fable, set in a post-war Paris fashion house. It exposes the grit behind the glamour of a rising business, spearheaded by two clashing brothers.

Episodes

8 episodes
  1. 1The Deal

    60 minSep 2, 2016

    1947 Paris. Rising fashion designer Paul Sabine is offered the keys to Paris' fashion kingdom. But he can't do it alone. He needs the help of his volatile brother, Claude, the true genius behind the label. This secret will be kept at any price; but is not the only shadow that will threaten the atelier's fortunes and transform the lives of its work and blood family.

  2. 2The Dress

    60 minSep 9, 2016

    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. But Paul defends his family and his vision despite the risks and the personal cost.

  3. 3The Scent

    60 minSep 16, 2016

    Under pressure to create the Spring show, the Maison is a hive of activity, yet Claude is not creating, and Nina is focused on finding her child. US journalist Rossi returns to question Paul's former boss and mentor, forcing Paul to punish those he loves. Claude finds an unlikely new muse, at the same time as the sailor's dead body is discovered.

  4. 4The Launch

    60 minSep 23, 2016

    A detective arrives asking questions about the dead body found on Sabine property, while the pressure piles on Paul who has everything riding on the new show. When Nina's modelling debut is a triumph and Paul is lauded as the new fashion Prince, Claude must watch from the wings. But how long will he let his brother take bows for his work...

  5. 5The Afterglow

    60 minSep 30, 2016

    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.

  6. 6The Weekend

    60 minOct 7, 2016

    The inner circle of the Maison spend a weekend at Trouvier's chateau. But there, the Sabine family is rocked by untimely revelations, surprising alliances, and relationships that may be damaged beyond repair. Paul will soon discover that a spurned, humiliated staff member may threaten his livelihood more than a mud-slinging reporter.

  7. 7The Betrayal

    60 minOct 14, 2016

    The mood is somber following a staffer's road accident, and Helen's attempts to help using her family 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.

  8. 8The Offer

    60 minOct 21, 2016

    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.

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Series cast

Richard CoylePaul Sabine8 episodes
Tom RileyClaude Sabine8 episodes
Frances de la TourYvette Sabine8 episodes
Mamie GummerHelen Sabine8 episodes
Jenna ThiamNina8 episodes
Max DeaconBilly Novak8 episodes
Alix PoissonCharlotte8 episodes
Sarah ParishMarjorie Stutter8 episodes
Lisa Jay JenkinsSeamstress8 episodes
Fiona HamptonGiselle1 episode

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