The fashions of 'Downton Abbey'

"I found a long strip of original fabric set on gold net, which was so fragile it had started to split, and used that for the top and sleeves. The blue peacock bodice came from Alfie's Antiques market. The beaded belt was found at a vintage fair and the blue silk chiffon used for the trousers came from Shepherd's Bush Market. The headpiece is an original, hired for the scene."

-- costume designer Susannah Buxton