Designing a Fashion Narrative for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (Ep. 75)

The 5th season premiere! In Episode 75 we go behind-the-scenes with DOWNTON ABBEY costume designer Anna [Mary Scott] Robbins who reflects on her journey designing costumes for two DOWNTON ABBEY series and the three feature films including the recent and final chapter DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE.In this conversation, Anna highlights the importance of creating costumes that reflect the characters' shifting roles and status over a decade at Downton Abbey, both upstairs and downstairs. ------TIMESTAMPS0:53 - DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE synopsis1:27 - Anna Robbins introduction3:06 - Anna Robbin's costume designer' journey8:59 - Downton Abbey art deco style and women's changing role through fashion12:52 - 1920s fashion influences on contemporary designers13:55 - Researching fashion for costume designs17:57 - Collaborative process of the DOWNTON ABBEY production and design teams21:45 - Designing a stand-out tomato red gown for Lady Mary23:09 - Generic Break23:44 - Hats, gloves, and jewelry -- character  is in the details29:13 - Edith and Mary as career women: London style and country estate style32:27 - Designing to reflect upstairs/downstairs hierarchies and generations39:07 - Costuming characters' story arcs (optional addition Daisy's evolution)41:20 - Anna's desired adaptations Chanel biopic, and book adaptation pick - Sarah Winman's Still Life novelTranscripts are available to download from the webpage for this podcast episode. Visit michonbostongroup.com/bostonsistersSUBSCRIBE to HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS® on your favorite podcast platformENJOY past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast  SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstoreBuy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!