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Out and about | Las Vegas, NV | April 2024
Alaïa ‘Metallic Stretch Wool Blend Mini Dress’ - $1,941.00
I’m not quite sure what outing Taylor wore this LBD for while out in Las Vegas (after party, out to dinner, another event) but what I do know is this is a very important designer.
15 And the Mahomies Charity Gala | Las Vegas, NV | April 27, 2024
Versace ‘La Medusa Embellished Satin Sandals’ - $653.00
Taylor has owned and worn many a ‘Falabella’ style from Stella McCartney which is known for its chain detailing that is similar to the chunky design on these heels.
However, this particular pair of strappy sandals is from Versace. Taylor wears a rotating selection of Versace necklaces, including a Medusa Chain, as part of her opening ‘Lover’ set on the Eras Tour.
Worn with: Maria Lucia Hohan dress and Vitaly necklace
15 And the Mahomies Charity Gala | Las Vegas, NV | April 27, 2024
Vitaly ‘Shimmer Chain’ - $120.00
What a unique (and accessible - classic Taylor high/low) necklace. I love the combination of chain styles, paperclip attachments, and charm / drop pendant detailing.
Worn with: Maria Lucia Hohan dress
15 And the Mahomies Charity Gala | Las Vegas, NV | April 27, 2024
Maria Lucia Hohan ‘Regina Dress’ - $2,405.00
I’m sure somewhere locked inside my brain are smarter words to say about this dress but the only one I can summon up is greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen.
But the fashion historian in me would also be remiss if it didn’t pop its head out to say that I most associate this particular designer with the lovely flowing gowns (which are the brand’s signature) as seen in the “Begin Again” music video.
Worn with: Vitaly necklace
#ForAFortnightChallenge | April 25, 2024
A fortnight til Paris | April 25, 2024
Free People ‘Frankie Pants’ - $148.00 (sold out)
Based on some of the outfits which we saw in previous rehearsal stills from last March, my best guess is that this latest YouTube Short is a mix of old and new footage. Our biggest clues of new-ness being unseen choreography and props - like what appears to be a barre structure with the 'TTPD’ logo displayed in it, indicating that there will indeed be a Tortured Poets set on the Eras Tour when it returns to the stage in France on May 9.
The Tortured Poets Department | April 19, 2024
Grace Lee ‘Demi Earrings’ - $1,298.00
One of my favourite parts of the album listening experience is, of course, the new set of visuals that come with it. While there’s much to be said about interpreting clues, patterns, and preferences in aesthetic from the case study that candids provide, I view the album photoshoot as the most ‘canonical’ of every era. And oh *swoon* is this one ever beautiful. The original album cover set it up and the rest of the album’s photographs followed through to create a beautifully raw, desaturated world. One that provides ample space between all the black and white for the music to paint with all the shades of grey that its messy, complicated circumstances depict.
In this particular shot, I love that we get to see Taylor’s hair smoothed out into a more classical glamour shot with a low, off-shoulder garment that exposes her back. Again, underlining the vulnerability of the shoot itself and how that ties into its respective work. The only ornamentation we see is from her modern, curved #GraceLee earrings.
But what’s most interesting in this shot are what appears to be calla lilies resting on her shoulder. The flowers look so naturally tied into the shot they could almost be the ends of her hair or floral embellishments on the garment. Of course, Taylor being Taylor there’s a lot to possibly interpret from these flowers (the language of flowers is fascinating and there’s a lot of conflicting and wide-reaching symbolisms to each). That said, calla lilies are a common funeral service flower as they’re typically seen as symbols of resurrection and rebirth or purification of a departed soul. Broken calla lilies on tombstones often indicate someone who died before their time. With a lot of lyrical imagery across the album that centers on death, dying, and grief this makes the most sense
The calla lily also has ties to other themes we’ve already seen Taylor opt into for #TTPD. First, the Victorian era, the lily having become popularized in the 1800s (the Victorian age was 1820-1914). Secondly, in Greek mythology as it’s often seen as the symbol of Hera (goddess of marriage).
Editorial Note: Original cover image captured by Beth Garrabrant - Taylor’s album photographer since folklore. In place of Beth’s image, for which she retains rights, I’ve commissioned a lovely demonstrative illustration by the talented Amelia Noyes.
#ForAFortnight Challenge | April 19, 2024
Rumored ‘Be Mine Top’ - $42.00
Layers of classic Taylor style on display here. Firstly, we have the “if I like it I’ll just buy it in a different colour” sentiment as Taylor has this top not only in black but also white. Secondly, I feel reasonably assured she was charmed by the style name of the top here.
From a behind-the-scenes perspective, based on the same top and jewels present here I feel like this is some sweet insight into why she was making only a virtual appearance at the iHearts back in April.
Worn with: Tilly Sveaas necklace and Jacquie Aiche earrings
#ForAFortnight Challenge | April 19, 2024
Anthropologie ‘Aimee Claw Hair Clip Set’ - $24.00
Everyone say thank you to Aimee for this accessibly-priced accessory.
Worn with: Little Lies dress
#ForAFortnight Challenge | April 19, 2024
Little Lies ‘Rooms on Fire Devore Slip’ - £88.00
Many of you will likely remember this indie brand from earlier this year when Taylor wore their gree(eeee)n velvet dress while out in New York City. It’s always nice to see her style pillars firmly in place when it comes to supporting smaller designers.
Worn with: Anthropologie clip
“Fortnight” music video | April 19, 2024
Elena Velez Fall 2024 skirt
In authentic Victorian fashion, this black ensemble Taylor wore was actually separates and not a dress. Her waxed denim jacket as previously posted was by Unttld and this ruffled skirt by Elena Valez from her Fall 2024 collection which only debuted this past February.
Elena told Laird Borrelli-Persson for Vogue that her “purest objective as a brand is to really bring a lost Midwestern woman back to the American cultural narrative.” Her desires in this collection were to bring a “more multi-dimensional representation of womanhood, good and bad; one that accepts the difficult, complicated, ugly truth of being a woman as part of the beauty that makes us whole and complete and 360. It’s a character journey that sometimes goes through an antagonist journey, but ultimately resolves itself with meaning and goodwill.” I frankly can’t think of a better ethos to match an album that centers much of its narrative on Taylor exposing wounds many of which she describes as “self-inflicted.”
It’s my suspicion that TTPD is not an album that will be, nor was designed with the intention of, understood or liked by the masses. To my ears (and still overwhelmed brain feeling like I’ve absorbed an encyclopedia of words across these 31 songs) this is an album for ‘Swiftie scholars’ who have the time, space, and devotion to wade through the heaviness of an album this dense and complicated. And that’s okay! When Taylor described this album as one that she needed to make, now that we have it I interpret her meaning as her willfully confronting and hurdling over the elephant in the studio with her. Addressing the “how did it end?” questions that will plague her as soon as possible and structuring it in an album messy, complicated, and strewn with all her most vicious thoughts about the last year of her life in order to get out from under the weighted blanket of those expectations, clearing a path for her next LP to be constructed in clearer air.
Worn with: Unttld jacket
taylor swift music video skirt elena velez april 2024 fortnight
“Fortnight” music video | April 19, 2024
Anita Ko ‘Diamond Loop Earrings’ - $5,900.00
Anita Ko 'Diamond Huggies with Round Diamond Drops’ - $3,800.00