“Downton Abbey“costume designer Anna Robbins back for the second movie,”Downton Abbey: A New Era“where fans can watch Crawleys in a new light. As glamorous as ever, the British family travels to the French Riviera; Because, as it turns out, Violet Crawley inherited a mansion. The atmosphere is more laid-back, with looser and lighter clothing for warm weather (while maintaining the elegant atmosphere the characters are known for when they Downton house).
Tuppence Middleton, who plays Tom Branson’s new wife, Lucy Smith, in a quintessential film 1920s wedding dressdescribed the sequel to Mirror, touching the fresh aesthetic of the dress. “You see these characters that you usually see in really formal situations, in the library, the drawing room and the dining room, and suddenly they’re on the beach. And that just works for them. It liberates them,” she said, going on to refer to her inevitable moment in a swimsuit, which was pretty cramped in the 20s: “There’s such a specific and tailored figure. . So we spent weeks scared of being in front of the camera.”
For the second film’s wardrobe, Robbins, who worked with cast to make rather ornate and often intricate costumes feel natural, focusing on the late 1920s, leading up to the 1930s. “It was a glorious era for designing and finding treasures. hey,” she told Digital Spy. “Picking a favorite outfit is like asking me to pick a favorite kid.”
Learn more about Robbins’ design process and see some of the key looks worn by the Crawleys and their staff, directly from the front-of-house expert.
“Downton Abbey: A New Era” will premiere exclusively in US cinemas on May 20, but may be shown in Live stream on Peacock as early as 45 days after the premiere. Series creator Julian Fellowes has yet to confirm a third film.
