‘La Maison’ Recap: ‘The Divorcée’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Zita Hanrot as Paloma Carter in Episode 104 of ‘La Maison’ – ‘The Divorcée’. (Photo Courtesy of Apple.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode Four of ‘La Maison’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Over the course of the past couple of weeks, we’ve talked at length about how the new Apple TV+ series, La Maison, has done a phenomenal job of showcasing how the fashion world differs from our own and how it is in many ways, rogue. Because it harbors none of the structure, we know from a workplace standpoint, and it is a place where creative power trumps just about everything. But as it turns out, not everything about that world is completely independent from the world we know. For something we all share in, in the workplace, was put on display during this week’s episode of the show.

For ‘The Divorcée’ informed us…  that new leaders in the fashion world must do what new leaders do in the everyday office space. In that, they must learn who they can trust in the office, and who can get things done for them, and above all… they must assert themselves. To both the industry they work in and to their staff, that they are the way forward and will shepherd in a new future and that was where Paloma was at during this episode. Because she needed to put on a gallery show and let everyone know what Ledu would stand for going forward and to make that happen… she needed to find those answers and stand tall, and at first, it seemed that chaos and failure was on the horizon for her.

Because everyone was working on their own agendas in the House of Ledu, and nothing was going her way. Hell, even Perle was doing little things here and there that were toxic. That were of the old guard, and that left Paloma in a tired and frustrated place. One where she had not a clue as to whether or not she could assert herself and pull this off. But slowly but surely, she came to realize… she had to. For no one was coming to save her, and she was the boss, so there was no point in letting others pretend they were and that allowed for her… to assert herself. First, by taking control of the production floor, wherein everyone understood her vision would stand come rain or come shine, and she also… let Perle know she was the boss… in quite the unique manner.

For she let her know that to atone for her mistakes, she would be in the centerpiece outfit and walk the runway accordingly and well, those simple moves and her dedication to the show, brought forth wonders. For everyone that was in attendance, including members of the Ledu and Rovel households, and even those watching from afar, such as Vincent, were wowed by what they saw, and despite some nerves, Perle wowed the crowd. Giving rise to a fresh new era for Ledu, one ready to move forward under Paloma’s vision and that truly hammered home, the parallel these two worlds share. But sadly, beyond that… that’s where the parallel between our world and the fashion world ended. For there are still dark clouds gathering.

After all, Paloma will have to keep her head on swivel to watch agendas closely and one simple mistake there can bring about chaos. Not to mention, Rovel continues to make moves behind the scenes. The kind that are designed to torture and break Robinson slow and steady. To get those shares and get control, and there appears to be a power play brewing inside the Ledu family as well. All of which sets the stage for more conflict and more fascinating looks into this cutthroat world. But while we wait to see how that plays out, we can celebrate one amazing story. One that truly engaged us and showcased something familiar and truly, it will be interesting to see what lie ahead for Ledu with the wolves at the gates and a new leader in place. Until next time.

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