12 Fascinating Facts You Probably Don't Know About "Downton Abbey"

"Downton" is packed with stunning costumes evoking the real fashion of early-20th-century England, and some of those costumes look so authentic because they are. In the behind-the-scenes companion book "The World of Downton Abbey," costume designer Susannah Buxton reveals that some of the most beautiful costumes are made from real vintage pieces. For instance, two of Mary's evening dresses from the first two seasons are made from "original beading so delicate it couldn't be worn again" and "a turn-of-the-century Spanish evening dress."