Tag: alaia

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Time 2023 Person of the Year | December 6, 2023

Alaïa ‘Convertible Chenille Gown’ – $3,320.00

An a-what-a?

The entire shoot feels this way to me, but this pose in particular coalesces to represent the ethos of the piece in one frame: Feminine power and artistry. I can’t help but imagine though what this moment could have looked like if styled with the removable hood and asymmetric sleeve options that it was originally designed with. But ultimately the choice to have her curls as a defining calling card feel like the ‘right’ option for Taylor and to center her most identifiable human features for an inherently ‘personable’ piece.

Like all things, the ‘accessory’ choices (a fluffy cat, a coordinating black guitar) in this shoot feel highly intentional to me as symbols of Taylor’s personality and work.

Photo by Inez and Vinoodh for Time

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Out and about | New York City, NY | September 11, 2023

Jacquie Aiche ‘Large Pave Teardrop Cap’ – $24,400.00
Jacquie Aiche ‘Marquise Center Flying Thunderbird Drop Stud’ – $4,550.00
Foundrae ‘Sister Hook Choker’ – $6,365.00
Foundrae ‘Diamond Center Heart Medallion’ – $1,095.00
Alaïa ‘Fluid Mini Dress’ – $2,914.00
Mansur Gavriel ‘Cloud Clutch’ – $745.00
Jacquie Aiche ‘Evil Eye Bracelet’ – $5,250.00
Prada ‘Suede Block Heel Sandal’ – no longer available

Taylor was spotted out with friends including Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Blake Lively + Reynolds, and Zoe Kravitz + Channing Tatum.

Pale blue is a reliably lovely colour on Taylor (and really brings out her eyes). Plus, she’s used it to very fun effect as seen on the last night of the Los Angeles string of Eras Tour dates to support the announcement of 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Which is a very interesting thing to bring up as in this case on the shoe front, she went tonal in a matching pale blue pair of heels that veer more ‘sweet’ than ‘city strut’ like the stilettos we’ve seen her rock in the past – such as the 6” towering heels we would have seen her wear in the original 1989 era back in 2014.

A very fun juxtaposition to think about in terms of a visual comparison.

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Performing “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) on Saturday Night Live | November 13, 2021

Alaïa ‘Off The Shoulder Stretch Knit Jumpsuit’ – $3,590.00

Besides being like a totally important designer – it’s always been a personal dream of mine to see Taylor in more Alaïa. This marks her second skintight jumpsuit in recent weeks and between the two I think I like this more unfussy one more.

The slightly retro nod in the off-shoulder design recalls RED (2012) vintage feels.

Also? Her hair? The makeup? Dreamy.

Worn with: Jennifer Zeuner earrings and Loeffler Randall booties

Get the look: Naked Wardrobe, $76.00

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The Voice | Season 7

Alaïa ‘Glitter Embellished Skirt’ – $2154.00 (sold out)

While I love all-black outfits I think I would have preferred a single LBD as opposed to two patterned/glittery top and skirt combo. 

This matching Alaîa ensemble with both collared shirt and cut out skirt (in forest green) would have been an edgy/feminine choice. Or either of these two printed LBDs (x, x) would also have made excellent options. 

I even love this burnt burgundy plissé dress option. 

Worn with: Red C Jewels earrings and Azzedine Alaia top

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The Voice | Season 7

Alaïa ‘Glitter Embellished Skirt’ – $2154.00 (sold out)

While I love all-black outfits I think I would have preferred a single LBD as opposed to two patterned/glittery top and skirt combo. 

This matching Alaîa ensemble with both collared shirt and cut out skirt (in forest green) would have been an edgy/feminine choice. Or either of these two printed LBDs (x, x) would also have made excellent options. 

I even love this burnt burgundy plissé dress option. 

Worn with: Red C Jewels earrings and Azzedine Alaia top