Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022
Vrai ‘Signature V Band’ – $1,550.00
Nicole Rose Jewelry ‘Diamond Mix Cut Coil Ring’ – $5,195.00
Melissa Kaye ‘Aria Belle Ring’ – $4,950.00
Though hidden underneath her coat, Taylor was wearing a few new white gold rings for her after-party appearance. A nice complement to the star motif on her romper.
Worn with: Ananya earrings, Moschino romper, and Alexander McQueen heels
Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022
Moschino romper – not available for purchase (pictured similar)
Tentatively from the two appearances we’ve seen, it’s really fascinating the juxtaposition of this level of glamour and glitz with what appears to be one of her most introspective and potentially dark works to date.
While Taylor has explored vintage styles in previous era’s (RED), this feels like a more luxe showgirl-esque version of that. And when placed in the context of an album that explores the intrusive thoughts or the secret highs that come at midnight, the style choice is made all the more fascinating.
Especially when we consider the high shine allure of ‘showgirl’ performance and production – it’s a life and a culture defined by a shiny, beautifully coiffed exterior that is often laminated over a seedier underbelly. Which (again, from what we know) seems to align with the darker narratives I suspect will be present on Midnights.
Which is to say, in short, I’m obsessed.
Worn with: Ananya earrings, Nicole Rose + Melissa Kaye rings, and Alexander McQueen heels
Attending Republic Records after party | New York City, NY | August 28, 2022
Alexander McQueen ‘Butterfly Glitter Ankle Strap Platform Sandal’ – $1,090.00
This is such a fun true ‘party’ in ‘after party’ look that nods to the night’s earlier showgirl-esque red carpet outfit and also to her newly announced Midnights album with the star motif.
The shrugged jacket continues that touch of over-the-top ‘glam’ that seems to be a tentative theme to this era’s fashion. As do these platform sparkly sandals.
Worn with: Ananya earrings, Moschino romper, and Nicole Rose + Melissa Kaye rings
Get the look: Rachel Zoe platform, $110.00
Out to dinner with Joe Alwyn and Lena Dunham | New York City, NY | August 23, 2022
Rouje ‘Gabinette Dress’ – €180.00
Nice of Taylor to post a TikTok of her wearing this dress originally first seen in pap photos taken of her grabbing dinner in New York just a few days prior.
Worn with: Burga phone case
Get the look: Max Studio, $33.74
Editor’s Note: Posting without photographs due to the photo agency responsible for the pap images.
Editor’s Note 2: Updating with photo taken from TikTok published August 28.
Out and about | London, England | July 14, 2022
Madewell ‘Organic Cotton Broken-In Baseball Cap’ – $29.50
Adidas x Ivy Park ‘Savage V4 Sneakers’ – $125.00 (sold out)
J. Crew ‘Woven Straw Market Tote w Rope Handles’ – $128.00 $89.50
Taylor looked very summer/athletic fresh walking around London in a pair of Ivy Park sneakers and a creamy leather-detail cap by Madewell.
Editor’s Note: Posting without photographs due to the photo agency responsible for the pap images.
Out and about | Beverly Hills, CA | June 29, 2022
Juju ‘Reilly Sandals’ – $43.00
*Taylor very clearly did not want to be seen in these images. In keeping with TSS identification principles, I’ve cropped her face to retain focus on the clothes for those interested in such details.
Based on my very limited view of them, these appear to be the iconic and original jelly sandals of the 90s. I can’t say I’m a fan of them but in an outfit full of throwbacks (cat clothing! a Ralph Lauren saddlebag!) why not include a ‘vintage’ style revival like these.
Worn with: Stella McCartney hoodie and Ralph Lauren bag
Out and about | Beverly Hills, CA | June 29, 2022
Ralph Lauren ‘Tremont Leather Cross-Body’ – no longer available
*Taylor very clearly did not want to be seen in these images. In keeping with TSS identification principles, I’ve cropped her face to retain focus on the clothes for those interested in such details.
Talk about a blast from the past. This bag was a go-to of Taylor’s in the fall of 2010 – she toted it most often while on promotional appearances for Speak Now.
Worn with: Stella McCartney hoodie and Juju sandals
Check out the multiple times Taylor has toted this bag here.
Out and about | Beverly Hills, CA | June 29, 2022
Stella McCartney ‘Cat Print Hoodie’ – $550.00 (sold out)
*Taylor very clearly did not want to be seen in these images. In keeping with TSS identification principles, I’ve cropped her face to retain focus on the clothes for those interested in such details.
I suspect Taylor’s love of Stella’s clothes will stick around for quite some time if the designer keeps putting cats on things.
Worn with: Ralph Lauren bag and Juju sandals
Out and about | New York City, NY | February 5, 2022
Doucal’s ‘Leather Derby With Rubber Sole’ – $354.00
Taylor has long been a fan of lace up oxfords, but the trend towards lug/chunky soles is evident here. Tentatively, these appear to be a new-to-Taylor brand: Doucal’s.
Worn with: Mansur Gavriel bag
Get the look: Topshop, $35.80 / Franco Sarto, $49.97
Out and about | New York City, NY | February 5, 2022
Yamaha ‘reface DX Mobile Mini Synth Keyboard’ – $319.99
Let the (Taylor’s Version) theorizing … explode.
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