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RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé premiere | London, England | November 30, 2023

Balmain custom

When it became apparent that Taylor was going to repay the favour Beyoncé did her by also appearing at the ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé’ London premiere, it felt all but certain she would appear in an appropriate #RenaissanceSilver gown – and oh did she deliver.

I personally have a soft spot for a column gown and the clean, elegant silhouette it offers. One of my previous all time favourite Taylor red carpets happens to be a silver metallic column gown (the Gucci Première gown of the 2014 Grammys).

Where that Grammys look was styled almost sweetly with a ponytail, soft smoky eyes, and a pink nude lip – this take on a silver gown brings more Hollywood glam thanks to the deep side part, sexy waves, and bold red lip. To my eye, it actually feels like a great continuation of the retro glam girl aesthetic we first were served at the outset of the Midnights era – which feels appropriate given the release of “You’re Losing Me” doesn’t it?

The gown also contains references to Balmain’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, as seen in the rosette detail on the left bust and strap. Olivier Rousteing, creative director of Balmain, said that the floral motif throughout the collection was to deepen the house and its identity with French luxury. “These roses have thorns, you know?” he said. “The Balmain rose cannot just be a romantic rose. There is also toughness and strength. So it’s about love, it’s about colors, happiness and joy. But it’s also about torment! Just because you are tormented it doesn’t mean you need to do a black collection.” It’s very Swiftian.

Of course, as per usual – Taylor thinks of everything when it comes to selecting the designer to bring a look to life. Balmain having played a pivotal role in many of Beyoncé’s looks that she wore on the Renaissance World Tour. What a thoughtful homage to create that design crossover that beautifully pays respect to the many silver custom looks Bey wears on her stage while still feeling entirely Taylor. Very well played.

Worn with: Anita Ko jewelry and Giuseppe Zanotti heels

Photo by Getty

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American Music Awards 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | October 9, 2018

Balmain Spring 2019

Practically straight off the runway, Taylor rocks a pair of cap-toed thigh high boots. I’ve always been a fan of cutting a short hemline like this with higher boots. 

The slouchy silhouette also is a good counterweight to how tight her dress is. While I do love a tight OTK boot, I fear a skintight look would have been a bit too much. Thoughts? 

Worn with: Balmain dress and Ofira + Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

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American Music Awards 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | October 9, 2018

Balmain Spring 2019

Practically straight off the runway, Taylor rocks a pair of cap-toed thigh high boots. I’ve always been a fan of cutting a short hemline like this with higher boots. 

The slouchy silhouette also is a good counterweight to how tight her dress is. While I do love a tight OTK boot, I fear a skintight look would have been a bit too much. Thoughts? 

Worn with: Balmain dress and Ofira + Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

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American Music Awards 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | October 9, 2018

Balmain Spring 2019

Taylor very much took me by surprise with this look. Practically everything was quite unexpected on my part. The slight bouffant and 60s makeup, the allover disco look and of course going mini when I thought she would go long. I’m officially dubbing this look ‘Retro Galactic Disco’. 

This mini and of course the shimmering silvery factor both seem like things that she would have worn in her earlier days. Her Zuhair Murad at the 2013 BBMAs immediately comes to mind (as well as a few other long-sleeved, short hemline ZM looks). 

While I love seeing Tay on the red carpet again, I think this is a bittersweet surprise for me. 

Worn with: Ofira + Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Balmain boots

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American Music Awards 2018 | Los Angeles, CA | October 9, 2018

Balmain Spring 2019

Taylor very much took me by surprise with this look. Practically everything was quite unexpected on my part. The slight bouffant and 60s makeup, the allover disco look and of course going mini when I thought she would go long. I’m officially dubbing this look ‘Retro Galactic Disco’. 

This mini and of course the shimmering silvery factor both seem like things that she would have worn in her earlier days. Her Zuhair Murad at the 2013 BBMAs immediately comes to mind (as well as a few other long-sleeved, short hemline ZM looks). 

While I love seeing Tay on the red carpet again, I think this is a bittersweet surprise for me. 

Worn with: Ofira + Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Balmain boots

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Reputation Tour M&G | Pasadena, CA | May 18, 2018

Balmain ‘Crystal Embellished Mini Skirt’ – $2,250.00

I loved the way the variation in embellishment sizes on this skirt somewhat resembles a starry night sky. So pretty. 

If you would like to personally yell at me about that pricetag, you may do so here: @taylorswiftstylequestions. 

Worn with: Alexander Wang top

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Reputation Tour M&G | Pasadena, CA | May 18, 2018

Balmain ‘Crystal Embellished Mini Skirt’ – $2,250.00

I loved the way the variation in embellishment sizes on this skirt somewhat resembles a starry night sky. So pretty. 

If you would like to personally yell at me about that pricetag, you may do so here: @taylorswiftstylequestions. 

Worn with: Alexander Wang top

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Instagram Story | March 11, 2018

Balmain ‘Extended Sleeve Wolf Print T-Shirt’ – no longer available

Taylor wore a distressed (as per her latest M.O.) shirt featuring a wolf on her Instagram Stories, teasing her excitement for the upcoming premiere of the “Delicate” music video on the iHeartRadio Music Awards. 

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