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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Floral Artistry at the Worldwide Premiere of Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

"With each installation created by talented local floral artists, we are fulfilling our mission of elevating the floral arts and sharing our florists' incredible talent with the public in the most remarkable settings."

By: THURSD. | 05-03-2025 | 4 min read
Floral Designs Floral Events
Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

Fleurs de Villes, an internationally renowned luxury experiential brand, is returning to Miami with an extraordinary floral couture exhibition, Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey. This highly anticipated event will take place at Bal Harbour Shops from February 28 to March 9, 2025, bringing a stunning showcase of floral artistry inspired by the elegance and grandeur of Downton Abbey.

A Floral Celebration of Downton Abbey

This exhibition will feature over twenty fresh floral installations, including signature floral mannequins and pop-up floral displays inspired by the beloved characters and iconic period fashion of Downton Abbey. From Lady Mary’s sophisticated beaded gowns to the impeccably tailored uniforms of the household staff, these intricate floral designs will bring the series' timeless aesthetic to life.

 

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
The characters of Lady Mary Crawley (left) and (right) Lady Cora Crawley, Duchess of Grantham in Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey.

 

Welcoming guests to the global premiere of @fleursdevilles Downton Abbey @balharbourshops

Showcasing Top Local Floral Talent

The event will highlight the exceptional skill of Miami’s finest floral designers, who will craft breathtaking interpretations of Downton Abbey's unforgettable characters.

 

Downtown Abbey characters
Downtown Abbey floral characters displayed at the inauguration with designs by @blakerosesfloraldesigns (top left), @lestemfloral (top right) @theeventgroupfl,(butler in the bottom left), and @atala.miami (bottom right)

 

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

 

Participating florists and installations include:

 

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
Photos by @fleursdevilles (left) and (right) @isachiflowers

 

Robert and Cora Crawley
 Introducing Robert Crawley, The Earl of Grantham and Cora Crawley, The Countess of Grantham beautifully created by @isachiflowers

 

For a full directory of installations and designers, visit Fleurs de Villes’ official event page.

Judging Day Insights

Regine Motmans, Floral Connector at Thursd, joins the panel of judges tasked with evaluating these incredible floral creations. In a message to the judging panel, Tina Barkley, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes, shared key details about the judging process:

 

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
Photo by @fleursdevilles

 

 

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
Photos by @fleursdevilles

 

Lady Crawley mannequin
Welcoming all to @balharbourflorida is this bright and blooming mannequin inspired by Lady Mary Crawley, created by @something.blooming

 

A Unique Experience for Visitors

Beyond the breathtaking floral displays, Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey offers a variety of interactive experiences for visitors:

 

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
Photo by @fleursdevilles

 

A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
Photo by @fleursdevilles

 

A Grand Floral Affair

As the event unfolds, floral enthusiasts and professionals alike will have the opportunity to witness a spectacular blend of floristry, fashion, and storytelling. With an immersive floral experience inspired by Downton Abbey, this showcase is set to be one of the most captivating floral events of the year.

 

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Floral Artistry With Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey

 

According to Karen Marshall, the co-founder of Fleurs de Villes, Fleurs de Villes has a global history of floral storytelling, and they couldn’t be more delighted to share the story of Downton Abbey 'en fleurs', knowing that audiences around the world will be captivated by the detail, the history, the artistry, and the flowers that the shows will encompass. With each installation created by talented local floral artists, Fleurs de Villes, she said, will be fulfilling their mission of elevating the floral arts and sharing the florists' incredible talent with the public in the most remarkable settings.

For more details and updates, visit www.fleursdevilles.com.

Stay tuned for exclusive coverage on Thursd!

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are by ©Carnival Film, for Fleurs de Villes Downton Abby. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLC © 2025 Focus Features LLC.

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