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Downton Abbey recap: The Christmas Special teaches us to confess our true love, use Ouija boards, pick up new parents, and not to lock dogs in sheds

By FASHION Staff | February 20th, 2012 | 12:30 pm

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By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

We almost jumped off a ledge when we thought that last week’s two-hour marathon finale would be the last that we’d see of the Abbeyers for quite some time, but alas, there was still a Christmas miracle in store! In February, no less. Last night’s holiday special taught us that it’s still okay to wish on stars, and eyelashes… and Santa—because our wish came true. Matthew and Mary finally got together! In the snow, no less! And now, for the rest of the seemingly inconsequential details:

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LFW Diary: Lana Del Rey and Downton Abbey’s ladies at Mulberry, true love at Jonathan Sauders, and a whole half hour with Tom Ford

By Rebecca Tay | February 20th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Michelle Williams, Elizabeth Olsen, Lana Del Rey, Pixie Geldof, and Azealia Banks front row at Mulberry

Laura Carmichael, Michelle Dockery, Michelle Williams, Elizabeth Olsen, Lana Del Rey, Pixie Geldof, and Azealia Banks front row at Mulberry

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Where to begin. With the celebs? Lana Del Rey (carrying the namesake Del Rey bag from the ever-growing fashion house), Michelle Williams, the surprisingly petite Elizabeth Olsen, Leigh Lezark, and Ladies Mary and Edith Crawey—I mean Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael—all sat front row at Mulberry; and then there were the models (Jacquetta Wheeler, Irina Lazareanu) and It girls Poppy Delevigne and model/It girl/socialite Caroline Sieber at Matthew Williamson.
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From the unstoppable Courtin-Clarins girls to the out-of-control Proenza Schouler show, we count the top 10 trends and moments of New York Fashion Week

By Randi Bergman | February 18th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Jeremy Laing Fall 2012 shot by Lewis Mirrett

As I get ready to hand the reigns over to Rebecca Tay for her coverage of London Fashion Week, let’s take a moment to digest what went down this week in New York. From the top trends developing to some of the best moments, I attempt to break it down in an orderless top 10:

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Downton Abbey recap: We feel rushed through the two-hour season finale, avoid the Spanish flu, and worry about jumping the shark

By FASHION Staff | February 13th, 2012 | 3:00 pm

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Photography By Nick Briggs/itv For Masterpiece Courtesy Of Eone Films

By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

How did that happen? It seemed like season two of Downton Abbey just started—but last night PBS surprised us with a two-hour finale. (Which, for the record, we’ve filed into our “worst” category—you shouldn’t be tricked into galloping through the final moments of a series! We thought there were still two episodes left to savour!) In the finale, emotions run almost as high as fevers, everyone becomes privy to a few upstairs/downstairs trysts, and Matthew returns to his emo ways.

We explore the best and worst moments of the finale and wonder what’s to come »
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Downton Abbey recap: We discuss Patrick’s ridiculous return from the dead, Cora’s new hat, Carlisle’s psycho turn, and the Earl’s flirting habits

By FASHION Staff | February 6th, 2012 | 11:00 am

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By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

This week on our favourite show on earth, WWI came neatly to a close with all of the Abbey-ers coming to celebrate in the Great Hall. But before that could happen, we were further thrust into the war’s wreckage with the introduction of a newly deformed character, Patrick Crawley! You know, the one who died on the Titanic five years earlier? Yeah, him. Complete with burnt-off face and more, he returns to threaten (the also damaged) Matthew’s claim to the role of heir. To boot, Carlisle’s quickly turning into the psycho we knew he’d be, Vera dies a very messy death, and worst of all, Carson’s poached from his service! The horror!

Let’s take a look back at the hovering-on-the-ridiculous episode »
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Downton Abbey recap: We cry our way through episode four with wounded lovers, more scandal, and the saddest wedding of all time

By FASHION Staff | January 30th, 2012 | 11:30 am

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Photography By Nick Briggs/ITV For Masterpiece Courtesy Of eOne Films

By Randi Bergman and Paige Dzenis

We appear to have travelled nine months into the future since the last episode (hello, Ethel’s baby!) and it’s not looking good. Matthew and William are both gravely injured at war and have returned to Downton to recover—but neither have a positive prognosis. Mary’s doing damage control, Bates is still battling his ex, and the Earl, as usual, spends the episode in uniform looking for something to do.

Try not to sob as we review the best and worst moments of the show! »
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They said/We said: PBS forced to remove Downton Abbey-inspired jewellery

By Ilmie Dharmaratna | January 25th, 2012 | 4:30 pm

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Photography By Nick Briggs/ITV For Masterpiece Courtesy Of eOne Films

Well, we’re sure the Dowager Countess will have her knickers in a knot over this one. The U.K. production company Carnival Films—which is responsible for the creation of our latest TV obsession Downton Abbey—is taking legal action against PBS for selling unofficial Downton-inspired jewellery (named after the characters!) on their website.

The jewellery line looks more Downtown Alley if you ask us, with a lackluster collection of pearl drop earrings, brooches, and an English crown service tea set that would no doubt have Granny stamping her cane around like nobody’s business.

A Carnival Films spokesman announced, “We did not authorize the sale of Lady Mary jewellery. Our lawyers have been in contact with PBS in order to remove these items from sale,” and rightfully so, since Carnival Films and the show’s creator, Julian Fellowes, will not receive any profits from the sales (and probably don’t want to be associated with the cheap knockoffs).

The collection was removed from the PBS website on Tuesday afternoon.
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Downton Abbey recap: We discuss romantic runaway proposals, missing-in-action worries, and baby mama dramz from the season’s third episode!

By Paige Dzenis | January 23rd, 2012 | 10:30 am

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Photography By Nick Briggs/ITV For Masterpiece Courtesy Of eOne Films

The war brings more worries to Downton Abbey this week—apparently times of turmoil are full of inappropriate relationships. From Branson and Lady Sybil to servant Ethel and one of the soldiers, everyone is looking for someone to love. And Granny? She’s just concerned that Matthew’s disappearance could result in a chimney sweep becoming the next heir.

Let’s take a look back at last night’s episode with the best and worst moments of the show! »
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