Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022
Lorraine Schwartz earrings and rings
On a night of many surprises, one thing that didn’t surprise me was Taylor’s jewelry provider – the constant and wonderful Lorraine Schwartz. I particularly love that very modern and sharp shape of her drop diamond earrings.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Pat McGrath makeup, and Christian Louboutin sandals
MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022
Pat McGrath ‘Mothership x Moonlit Seduction Palette’ – $128.00
Pat McGrath ‘Perma Precision Liquid Eyeliner’ – $28.00
Pat McGrath ‘FetishEYES Mascara’ – $32.00
Pat McGrath ‘Divine Blush in Nude Venus + Divine Rose’ – $39.00
Pat McGrath ‘Skin Fetish Highlighter + Balm Duo in Nude’ – $50.00
Pat McGrath ‘PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in Blood Lust + Deep Dive’ – $29.00
Pat McGrath ‘LiquiLUST Legendary Matte Lipstick in Elson 4’ – $32.00
The feeling when Pat McGrath does Taylor’s makeup and drops all. the. details.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin sandals
MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022
Christian Louboutin ‘Bombina Pampilla Sandal’ – $1,095.00 (similar)
While the dripping diamonds here are a great tie-in to the overall cascading effect of the dress, I think the similar idea of the ‘Planetava’ style Louboutins would have accomplished the same goal in a slightly cleaner silhouette.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Pat McGrath makeup x2, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2023 – $24,990.00
I have the privilege to be able to write this caption with the full knowledge of Midnights on my mind and the awareness that this look is likely a taster of a rich, luxe, almost showgirl glam style. A new, womanly version of the retro and vintage fashion she has favoured for more than a decade – but elevated. And with a fun, vampy sex appeal.
I’m of the opinion this is not a reference to her 2009 dress from this same event – it’s distinctly different in silhouette and composition. Perhaps if I were looking at an asymmetrical one-shoulder gown with diagonal swathes of glitter – I could see the comparison. But this feels far removed from that Kaufmanfranco of 13 years prior.
While this dripping diamond mini has a lot of vintage feels (I love the halter neck), it doesn’t feel right to draw comparison to vintage Taylor fashion. This is a sartorial step in a fresh, new direction to reflect a new body of work and a new period in her life. Let’s consider and treat it as such.
Worn with: Pat McGrath makeup x2, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, and Christian Louboutin sandals
NMPA Songwriters’ Icon Award | June 9, 2021
Larkspur & Hawk ‘Posy Earrings’ – not available for purchase
Taylor’s beautiful earrings she wore while accepting this songwriter award are confirmed one-of-a-kind by jewellers Larkspur & Hawk who also provided the earrings for her iHeartRadio Awards appearance.
Worn with: Stella McCartney dress
Also worn: Wishing Beyoncé happy birthday
NMPA Songwriters’ Icon Award | June 9, 2021
Tentatively, it appears as though Taylor is wearing a dress featuring the pictured motif referred to as ‘Ramadan Heart’ that appeared throughout a recent Positively Conscious collection for Stella McCartney Kids.
Worn with: Larkspur & Hawk earrings
iHeartRadio Music Awards | May 27, 2021
Cathy Waterman ‘Triple Opal Ring’ – no longer available
Worn with: Hemant & Nandita dress and Larkspur & Hawk earrings
iHeartRadio Music Awards | May 27, 2021
Larkspur & Hawk ‘Olivia Button Earrings’ – $1,100.00
The finishing touches were a light blue mani and these complementary sky blue quartz earrings inspired by traditional Victorian jewelry.
Worn with: Hemant & Nandita dress
iHeartRadio Music Awards | May 27, 2021
Hemant & Nandita ‘Sion Cape Dress’ – $744.00 $558.00
Very much in keeping tune with the woodsy folklore-ian style that we’ve seen from her,Taylor wore a romantic and richly textured waist tie dress by new-to-her brand Hemant & Nandita — a brand inspired by Indian tradition and culture.
The smoked out makeup and crown braid really drive home the folklore woodsy feel.
Worn with: Larkspur & Hawk earrings
Get the look: Alice + Olivia, $278.00
2021 BRIT Awards | London, England | May 11, 2021
Miu Miu ‘Leather Sandals’ – $961.00 (similar)
We didn’t get very many good looks at Taylor’s shoes for the night given the length and cut of her gown, but luckily we did get one snap as she was heading up to the podium from her seat to receive her Global Icon award.
They appear to be a very similar pair to the ones linked (a metallic silver mule) and pictured – Taylor’s appears to be a cool-toned silver/grey that almost reads lilac/lavender.
Worn with: Miu Miu top and skirt, Jessica McCormack earrings, Jessie Thomas + Ananya + Astley Clark + Sophie Bille Brae rings, and Tiffany & Co bracelet
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