Q: What’s the story on fashion stylist Anne Look? What’s your fashion background?
I definitely always had an interest in fashion designers and elements of design (in general) long before I became involved in the industry. I grew up in Sydney and spent my days between the pool and the beach so fashion as a career wasn’t something that I aspired to or even knew about. It became apparent to me about 3 years ago that fashion (particularly styling) was something I wanted to pursue seriously. My train of thought was along the lines of – where are the best opportunities to develop my fashion education and network lie? The answer was London.
Q: How would you define your role?
I am continually learning more about the business and my my role within it every day. I still find it hard to define but I love to create and styling shoots is something I am so passionate about. It’s such a challenging job and far from the glamour that’s perceived by some people. A lot of it involves surrounding oneself with people who’s work you respect and people with who you can form a great team with…..that always produces the best results.
Q: What is the best part about your job in fashion?
When you are on a shoot and everything that you see in the final product is even better than how you had envisioned it. It’s a feeling. Its hard to define. It’s an adrenaline rush which makes the hard times worth it.
Q. What is a typical day for you?
If I don’t have the pleasure of being on a shoot then I’m looking for ways I can connect with people and make that happen. I spend a lot of time networking which often involves meeting new designers/PR’s. I was recently made a young ambassador for the Rod Aldridge Foundation as well as being a keen supporter of the Ethical Fashion Forum. I have also recently started styling catwalk shows and even have my own fashion blog.
Q. Is it true that you were a professional athlete?
I have spent about 15 of my 25 years competing and training as a swimmer in Australia. I had a world ranking of 58th when I was 17 and competed in the Olympic Trials for Sydney 2000.
Q. How would you describe you personal style?
A very tough question! I think by nature of the job, you see beauty in different forms and it shows in the way one puts something together. I don’t follow trends on a personal level. It doesn’t interest me what colour is in or what IT bag I’m suppose to have. I feel what I’m wearing…it’s about creating, challenging perceptions and feeling comfortable in your skin.
Q: How are FBC networking events important in your job/ industry?
It’s incredibly important, particularly as a freelancer to connect with and understand others working in a similar field. The FBC has given me a window into the projects that others are working on and I have recently teamed up with fellow FBC member Sapphires Model Management and Harvey Nichols to produce a catwalk show in aid of the Princes Trust.
