Style Obsessive – How Fashion Influences Hollywood And Vice Versa + Channeling An Icon: A Conversation With Anna Silverman
The actress Anna Silverman, known for her powerful stage portrayals of iconic characters such as Anna Karenina, is a style obsessive. For her, the clothes a character wears are a portal into their personality, emotional state and deepest desires. The Russian-born, London-based theatre and film actress is currently working on a production that embraces 1920s glamour, as well as on a project about loneliness in the modern city. Here she talks about her love of Hollywood glitz, the vital role of costume designers, and how she channels her favourite actress.
How do you connect your style with your acting career?
For me, fashion is not just a way of dressing; it's a means of self-expression, a canvas on which I paint the essence of the characters I portray. Every character I take on is a unique individual with their own story, personality and quirks. And fashion is a powerful tool in helping me bring these characters to life. When I prepare for a role, one of my favourite parts of the process is delving into the character's wardrobe. I ask myself: What does this character wear, and why? How do their clothing choices reflect their background, their aspirations, or their emotional state?
Which era of fashion appeals to you most?
I draw a lot of inspiration from the iconic fashion of the 1920s, as it’s all about freedom, expression, and embracing a more relaxed and modern look. The flapper style, with its dropped waistlines, shorter hemlines, and loose, flowing silhouettes, is incredibly inspiring to me. The boldness and sense of rebellion that defined the fashion of that time resonate with my own desire for self-expression and creativity.
Photo credits: Cre8tive Capture, Ben MD, Faruck Mia
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