01/03/2025
REPOST FROM : We’re delighted to introduce Robert Crawley, The Earl of Grantham and Cora Crawley, The Countess of Grantham beautifully created by , now blooming as part of our Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey show.
A devoted custodian of Downton Abbey, Lord Grantham is deeply committed to preserving the estate and its legacy. Though sometimes resistant to change, he is guided by a strong sense of duty and love for his family. Throughout the series, Robert grapples with financial
challenges, evolving societal norms, and the complex relationships within his household.
In a reprieve from his usual dark suits and dinner jackets, Robert wears this light summer ensemble to the 1913 Downton Village Flower Show, at which his mother, the Dowager Countess, and Bill Molesley – Mr. Molesley’s father – go head to head for The Grantham Cup. Lord Grantham‘s jacket is made of eucalyptus, over a shirt of bleached aspidistra and pants of rose petal.
Born into a wealthy American family, Cora brings both fortune and warmth to Downton Abbey. As the wife of Lord Grantham, she balances her role as a devoted mother and matriarch with her desire to modernize the estate and support her daughters‘ ambitions. Known for her grace and diplomacy, Cora often acts as a bridge between tradition and change, fostering unity within the family and among the staff.
Cora wore this white and black-embroidered ensemble to the annual Downton Flower Show in 1913. Her wide-brimmed hat and light jacket reflect traditional daytime wear of the era, and the cream colour contrasts to the vibrant red and pink roses that she is there to judge. Black detailing of amaranthus overlays a cream coat of preserved rose petals, corn husk and palm fibre, with skeleton leaves and hydrangea forming a ruffled lace collar.
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