Anna Karenina (2012)

This week on The Art of Costume Podcast, we’re whisked away to 19th-century Russian high society, where passion simmers, trains loom ominously, and the costumes are absolutely doing the most. Join Spencer and Elizabeth as they step into the lavish, theatrical world of Anna Karenina.Our hosts break down Jacqueline Durran’s breathtaking costume design—from unstoppable veils and meticulously styled hair to the bold visual choices that blur the line between stage and screen. Along the way, they discuss Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s scene-stealing turn, a not-so-chic Banana Republic collaboration, and how every costume helps chart Anna’s emotional descent into scandal, desire, and societal ruin.