The Fashions of Downton Abbey

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Program Type:

Exhibits, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 25, 2026 @ 6:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Are you a fan of Downton Abbey?  

Would you love to know more about the fashions of the period?  

If so, join presenter Karen Antonowicz for an informative presentation about the lives and fashions of the residents of Downton Abbey.  Travel with us through time while we explore the styles of 1912, represented in Season 1 of Downton Abbey, through the 1920s, when major changes occurred both in fashion and in society.  Immerse yourself in Downton Abbey, where we will explore all of the changing fashions of this intriguing period.

Register in advance for this free program.

Presenter Karen Antonowicz received her Master’s Degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design, with a concentration in Historic Costume & Textiles from the University of RI.  She then taught History of Fashion and other courses full time at the college level for 13 years, and taught part time in the CE Program at the RI School of Design. To learn more visit her website, Spirit of Fashion

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