1940. Parisian seamstress, Estella Bissette, is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is bound for Manhattan with her sewing machine and a dream: to have her own atelier. 2015. Australian curator, Fabienne Bissette, journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets. Set in the world of fashion.