"La Maison" Is a Frothy Portrait of the Rich and Fashionable
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In "La Maison," wealthy fashion house patriarch Vincent Ledu faces fall from grace after a scandal threatens his family's legacy, showcasing the fragility of pride and status.
The fashion industry is no stranger to scandal or to racism... but Vincent's offense is immediately deemed fatal. The company's continuation depends on whether the dynasty can expand its idea of family quickly enough to survive.
Vincent Ledu descends from Olympus to play salesman," Victor says coolly. "Precisely, and now I'm heading back up," Vincent replies, highlighting the precarious nature of his status.
Though Vincent wishes to envelop himself in 'decorous silence,' he's afforded no such luxury, least of all by his family, who treasure the century-old Ledu brand as their ancestral birthright.
Read at The New Yorker
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