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Out and about | London, England | August 12, 2024

Vivienne Westwood ‘Cut Off Jacket’ - $1,395.00
Vivienne Westwood ‘Wizard Frill Shirt’ - $760.00
Vivienne Westwood ‘Cut Off Skirt’ - $960.00
Vivienne Westwood ‘Tuesday Mini Bag’ $690.00
Sézane ‘Georgia High Mary Janes in Pistachio’ - $230.00

This marks a second time Taylor has made a direct pull from the VW FW 2024 lookbook. Like her previous look, shared by Brittany Mahomes when they were in Amsterdam, Taylor sought to diverge from the designer’s styling through her choice in footwear. The VW team styled this look with thigh-high red socks and tonal red platforms. Taylor instead opted for a Christmas Clueless-meets-Austin Powers aesthetic with crisp white socks and olive mary jane heels that bring out the green tones in her tartan set. I think the choice works to create a cohesive colour palette and makes more sense for the warmer weather in London. And also greeeeeeeeeeeen.

I personally love seeing the difference from in how a garment ultimately gets worn as a street style look it demonstrates an individual’s POV. The power of styling is everything! While a copy + paste of a campaign look is fun to see (esp for the designer kick of it all!), I think it’s most fun when someone brings that ‘styling’ element to a look and can depart dramatically from the designer’s original vision to give us their take on an outfit. I actually could imagine Taylor keeping the socks but opting in for those mary jane pumps and ditching the fussy shirt underneath for a simple tee or tank. If this were taking place in cooler temps I could also imagine a turtleneck and tights with heeled booties.

Taken in isolation, this is a great shoulder season look that, while not my personal taste, bridges the short hemlines and cute heels of summer with an autumnal palette and layering via the frilly white shirt. It also continues the connection between TTPD and VW. A signature of this era so far has been the corseted look, something that VW played a huge role in modernizing and integrating into their brand house codes.Taylor has worn many VW pieces for this era including while performing songs from TTPD on the Eras Tour.

This is Taylor’s first physical appearance since her trio of shows in Vienna, Austria were cancelled due to planned threats of a terrorist attack. Taylor has not commented thus far on these cancellations. According to reports, this appearance in London was following a party for Eras Tour staff ahead of her final string of shows at Wembley which conclude the European leg of this tour.

Illustration by Amelia Noyes

Out and about | Amsterdam, Netherlands | July 6, 2024

Chinese Laundry ‘Tai Dress Sandal’ - $79.95

A classic Taylor style pillar is the high/low mix. Here, she pairs an entire Vivienne Westwood ensemble with a pair of under $100 pale yellow platform sandals.

Worn with: Vivienne Westwood dress + top + bag + necklace

Out and about | Amsterdam, Netherlands | July 6, 2024

Vivienne Westwood Fall 2024 necklace

Taylor’s entire ensemble was pulled direct from the VW FW2024 lookbook, including this safety pin and pearl drop necklace.

Worn with: Vivienne Westwood dress + top + bag and Chinese Laundry heels

Out and about | Amsterdam, Netherlands | July 6, 2024

Vivienne Westwood ‘Heart Crossbody’ - $660.00

Was anyone else also reminded of this heart shaped crossbody Taylor carried oh so many moons ago?

Worn with: Vivienne Westwood dress and top

Get the look: Marc Jacobs

Out and about | Amsterdam, Netherlands | July 6, 2024

Vivienne Westwood ‘Tartan Wool Corset’ - $1,585.00

This particular styling of the blue Sunday dress and tartan corset is lifted directly from the VW Fall Winter 2024 collection. In classic Taylor fashion, it’s the accessory styling where she’ll quirkily make a look her own. The heart bag feels very true to Taylor’s perpetually romantic outlook and the sandals give the ensemble a vintage-leaning vibe (where VW would probably have opted for a punkier lace up boot or heeled platform).

Worn with: Vivienne Westwood dress and bag

Vivienne Westwood ‘Sunday Dress’ - $1,010.00

In new photos shared by Brittany Mahomes, we see Taylor wearing a full Vivienne Westwood ensemble.

While the colours may not be very TTPD, I’ll forever associate VW’s expert and iconic corsetry as this era’s signature item. It also likens back to memories of last summer when Taylor wore other bustier-like pieces (that floral corset comes to mind) to usher in a new era aesthetic.

Worn with: Vivienne Westwood top and bag

Get the look: House of CB

The Eras Tour | The Tortured Poets Department section | Version 2

Vivienne Westwood custom

Taylor first debuted the Tortured Poets section when she kicked off the European leg of the Eras Tour in Paris. I had wondered aloud when/if we would see alternate versions of this dress with other TTPD lyrics scrawled across it. It was particularly top of mind for me given that, at the time, we had four versions of Tortured Poets (The Manuscript, The Bolter, The Albatross, and The Black Dog) and four nights in Paris. 

Now we have an answer! A new version of Taylor’s corseted Vivienne Westwood dress debuted during Milan 1. This second version features lyrics from “Who’s Afraid Of Little Old Me?”. I personally love the effect of the words strewn across this costume, akin to ripped out diary pages meant to be discarded but instead worn with a daring defiance for all to look at. In a way, that’s exactly how I feel about Tortured Poets as an album: A compilation of songs from a chapter in her life she could have buried but that she needed to exhume for everyone to see and know. 

Looking closely, I couldn’t help but notice a difference between the application processes of the lyrics on Versions 1 and 2 to the recycled taffeta used as the base for the dress. On the original version, the lyrics are delicately transcribed in a thin, calligraphic hand and some neatly aligned sections. On Version 2, the lyrics are larger and cover more area of the dress as well as featuring an almost pointillism effect between strokes that sort of bears similarity to the beads on a friendship bracelet. 

Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/TAS24 via Getty Images

The Eras Tour | Fearless section | Version 5

Roberto Cavalli custom

My very first thought upon seeing this dress was, “Oh that’s very Roberto Cavalli.” Which makes all the sense in the world why Taylor would want to time a new Cavalli creation (by Creative Director Fausto Puglisi) in Milan - one of the fashion capitals of the world and home country to both Cavalli and Puglisi.

Roberto Cavalli is known for many of its signature house code prints, like those of big cats. We see that reference in other Fausto-created pieces for Taylor on the Eras Tour such as the cat head emblem on the tops of the 1989 2.0 sets.

On this new Fearless dress, we see another classic print come to life: Roberto Cavalli’s iconic ‘Ray of Gold’ print. ‘Ray Of Gold’ was first introduced by the designer in 2007 and revived and recreated by Puglisi for a limited capsule collection in 2024. The original inspiration source for Cavalli was the beautiful refraction of a sunbeam on the golden facade of an art deco lighter. To me, the fan-like visual calls to mind the windblown hair toss of the Fearless cover albums.

After recreating the 'Ray of Gold’ print, Roberto Cavalli CEO Sergio Azzolari told WWD that Fausto is “very respectful of Roberto, yet at the same time he succeeds in reinterpreting his style in a more contemporary way, without distorting the brand.”

There’s something refracting light meets lionfish meets Flintstones meets sand through an hourglass meets animal print about this look. Which is to say I think it looks fantastic and eye-catching. However, I personally find Versions 1 and 4 come closest to honouring the original aesthetic of the Fearless era. Your thoughts?

Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/TAS24 via Getty Images

The Eras Tour | The Tortured Poets Department section

Paula Rowan ‘Aida Glove’ - $213.00

Many may have noticed a recent accessory addition to the Tortured Poets costuming on the Eras Tour: a sleek pair of triple dart leather gloves.

The addition comes as a functional fix to combat chilly temperatures on this particular stretch of dates in the United Kingdom. For backstory, the gloves were introduced after Taylor’s first show in Edinburgh, Scotland. During the acoustic section, a portion that immediately follows the Tortured Poets set, Taylor experienced a hand cramp when trying to play guitar. That night, winds and cold weather likely made playing her instrument so deep into the three hour show a little challenging (to say the least).

It’s an added delight to note this credit ahead of Taylor’s dates in Dublin, Ireland because Paula Rowan happens to be an Irish designer. Rowan’s work has not only been featured in many magazine spreads (including Vogue and Wall Street Journal) but her gloves have also been worn on stage before - most prominently for Lady Gaga’s Chromatica Ball.

Of Taylor wearing her gloves, Rowan told Image magazine, “Taylor Swift is known for her strength and confidence as well as her ability to constantly transform and evolve. For all of those reasons, I am delighted that she chose my gloves to wear.“

She added, ”[Taylor’s] style has evolved over her career and she uses both her lyrics and her outfits to communicate and to craft a story so I am honoured to be a part of that narrative.” How very TAYLOR SWIFT STYLE: FASHION THROUGH THE ERAS of her! I couldn’t agree more.

Taylor also has a sparkly black pair to coordinate with her darker Vivienne Westwood ensembles. While they were definitely brought in as a primarily functional role, I think the gloves add so much to Taylor’s ensemble and also tie in to the Victorian fashion from the “Fortnight” video. Don’t you think?

Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24 via Getty Images

Out and about | London, England | June 23, 2024

Gucci ‘Horsebit Slide Sandals’ - $920.00 (similar is linked)

This brand combination is a great nod to her Style Pillars - the high/low. Mixing a designer piece (particularly an older, repeated one that she first wore back in 2019 in the “You Need To Calm Down” music video) with a newer, ‘accessible’ piece is a key part of what keeps Taylor’s style relatable and interesting for fans.

Worn with: VRG GRL dress and Stella McCartney bag

Out and about | London, England | June 23, 2024

Stella McCartney ‘Falabella Bucket Bag’ - $1,225.00

On the styling front, loose waves feel right for the outfit. I appreciate the consistent aesthetic and tonal tie-in from her accessories straight to the coloured stripes of her crocheted dress via her buttery yellow Gucci slides and a brown Stella bag.

Worn with: VRG GRL dress and Gucci shoes

Out and about | London, England | June 23, 2024

VRG GRL ‘Myra Crochet Mini Dress’ - $119.00

Ever inexhaustible, Taylor finished her three show stint at Wembley last night (she’s set to return there for five more Eras shows in August) and proceeded to head straight from the stage and out into London to celebrate.

Taylor’s not a stranger to ‘boho’ styles like this - but it has been awhile since we’ve seen her give a bell sleeve dress a go. Over the years, she’s worn many loose minis in this silhouette (Fashion History incoming on that). This particular one is more mod than most thanks to its retro colour palette and crocheted fabrication.

In truth, it feels a bit closer to where I anticipated Midnights fashion to land - flipping between ultraglam pinup looks and rock/boho ensembles in the vein of Stevie Nicks with a side of patchouli incense. But could I imagine strapping myself into a TTPD-appropriate bustier top and mini skirt after being on stage for three hours? In that context, I’d also be opting for a loose, swingy dress (or pajamas, let’s be real).

The dress itself is from a new-to-her Australian-based brand VRG GRL who’s been around since 2008 and donate 10% of their proceeds to charities the founders handpick.

Worn with: Stella McCartney bag and Gucci shoes

On stage at Eras Tour | London, England | June 23, 2024

Tiffany & Co ‘Diamond Wire Ring’ - $2,675.00

The Eras Tour costuming has been unique in many ways but one that I’ve noted specifically is the care Taylor has taken when it comes to accessorizing over the course of her three hour set. There are dedicated necklaces worn during the Lover set to coordinate with a particular bodysuit. She wears a 'RED’ merch replica of her Cathy Waterman 'LOVE’ ring during the RED set. These are obvious bits of costuming that take the immersion of the show into that time period’s era that one step further - because details matter.

Taylor doesn’t typically wear personal pieces on the stage, though that’s changed somewhat since last summer when she added a few new lobe piercings to her ears and she’s since opted to wear her own earrings on the stage. But my eye happened to catch a new addition to her ring stack on Night 3 in London with what appears to be a T&Co ring. The 'wire’ design is iconic from the Tiffany’s T collection and, of course, features two T’s mirroring one another.

Photo by Gareth Cattermole via Getty Images

Out and about | New York City, NY | November 13, 2023

Alaïa ‘Curved Seam Detailed Skater Dress’ - $3,493.00

Taylor and Gracie were on fire (creatively and literally) this evening. Following a dinner out, the two of them returned to Taylor’s NYC apartment to co-write Gracie’s new song “us.” into the wee hour s of the morning. The songwriting session culminated in a slight fire emergency when a wayward cat tipped a candle over and started a small fire. Thanks to personal videos ℅ Gracie from this evening, I can now confirm that Taylor not only knows how to use a fire extinguisher but that she can do so while wearing a crisp white Alaïa dress.

You may in fact recognize this particular dress because Taylor has also worn it in black - albeit styled very differently. Here, with a boxy navy peacoat and platform loafers the dress takes on a crisp, schoolgirl uniform-in-fall/winter effect.

Worn with: Gant coat, YSL bag, Mazin Jewels ring, and Sézane loafers

Get the look: J. Crew

Photo by Gotham via Getty Images

Out and about | London, England | June 11, 2024

Gucci ‘Signoria Slingback Pump’ - $1,150.00

I’m of course always going to be a supportive of a minimalist strappy heel, especially in a ravishing shade like this that also gets its own sandwich style moment with the Gucci bag Taylor also carried.

Worn with: Stella McCartney coat + bustier + pants, Lorraine Schwartz necklace, and Gucci bag

Illustration by Amelia Noyes