Since its premiere over a decade ago, Downton Abbey has won over the hearts of viewers, following the lives of the Crawley family and the staff that help maintain their luxurious estate. On Monday, much of the cast reunited at London’s Cineworld Leicester Square in celebration of the franchise’s latest film, Downton Abbey: A New Era.
With the show’s most beloved stars including Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Elizabeth McGovern and more in attendance, the leading ladies were joined by Hugh Bonneville, Joanne Froggatt, and Penelope Wilton, all dressed to the nines for the star-studded event.
Releasing on May 18, the latest Downton installment sees the Crawley family venture out on a resplendent journey to the south of France to discover the mystery of the dowager countess’s (Dame Maggie Smith) new villa she recently inherited.
Here, GRAZIA USA has compiled the best looks from Downton Abbey: A New Era‘s red carpet premiere.
Michelle Dockery
Known for portraying Lady Mary Crawley in Downton, the Anatomy of a Scandal star Michelle Dockery walked the red carpet in a sequin-embroidered gown and coordinating cape.
Laura Carmichael
Portraying the middle sister Lady Edith since the beginning of the series, Laura Carmichael opted for a petal pink one-shoulder silk-chiffon high-low frock with a bow-emblazoned bodice by Giambattista Valli Haute Couture for the premiere event.
Elizabeth McGovern
Playing the British family’s American matriarch Cora Crawley, actress Elizabeth McGovern wore a black velvet gown, with a crystal-embellished bust and silver clutch.
Sophie McShera
Sophie McShera, who plays the mousy assistant cook Daisy Robinson in the historical drama, sported a metallic taupe two-piece set, with ruching and beaded cording.
Joanne Froggatt
Playing the lady’s maid Anna Bates in the series, Joanne Froggatt spiced things up with an asymmetrical fire-engine red column custom gown by Sabina Bilenko, styled by Holly White.
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy
Celebrating actor Hugh Dancy’s introduction to the Downton universe, he and actress wife Claire Danes stepped out in style, donning a navy blue suit and a red lace Prada gown with rose-motif embroidery and red crystals, respectively.
Laura Haddock
Also joining the cast for the first time is actress Laura Haddock, playing the new character Myrna Dalgleish, who donned a sheer slate-colored creation with crystal and feathery embroidery.
Anna Robbins
Anna Robbins, Downton Abbey‘s accomplished costume designer stepped out in a metallic silver ruffle tiered gown for the red carpet event.
