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The Eras Tour | evermore Section | Version 2

Etro custom

For those begging for a fresh version of the evermore dress (which is one of two ensembles from the tour that has yet to receive a variation) – you’ll be delighted to know a new Marco de Vincenzo for Etro gown was brought to life at MetLife Night 1.

I love that this burgundy fil coupé dress has ruffled tiers that still speak to the original version of the dress while still having its own original elements like a flowier empire waist. This version feels more appropriate to some of the witch-like woodsy elements of evermore (and, dare I say, a tinsel-like vibe that feels seasonally appropriate to “tis the damn season”?) perhaps better than the original version which leans more street style-friendly in comparison to her other costuming.

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The Eras Tour | Speak Now Section (“Enchanted”) | Version 4

Elie Saab Fall 2020 Couture

The removal of the feathery appliqué as seen in the lookbook photos was totally the right call here. In terms of silhouette and graduating ‘starburst’ quality of appliqués from the torso this squared off neck and embellished design reminds me most of the V2 Zuhair Murad gown – but made much lighter and frothier and more similar to the original Speak Now Tour Valentino gown thanks to layers and layers of fluffy, ethereal tulle.

Of the four variations of the “Enchanted” dress we have seen, this also brings designer contributor to 2 of 4 with another pull from Elie Saab – a fashion house that Taylor has turned to for many red carpet looks over the years.

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Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) | July 7, 2023

Giambattista Valli Fall 2019 Couture

The next TV is here and with it, the return of curls!

Of the many things I’ve loved about the journey of the re-records is all the ways that Taylor pays homage to her visual legacy, while also subtly making adjustments in her imagery to indicate her growth and her journey. Not just as an artist, but a woman.

The original Speak Now cover is whimsical and fanciful – scrawling script and added on paint splatters set to an angled off-screen gaze curiously looking optimistically to a far distant future.

The (Taylor’s Version) cover retains all that whimsy in the frothy tulle of a designer gown, but feels softer and like a real model being sat for a painted portrait. The brush stroke add-ons to paint-ify the cover are more subtle and thus more effective, imo. The gaze looks to the viewer in a way that feels gentle, but careworn. Present and in control, but battle bruised regardless from the path she’s taken.

And did I mention the return of curls!

What a lovely cover that centers the artist and her vulnerable but brave self-written work.

What are we thinking of the cover?

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The Eras Tour | folklore Section | Version 4

Alberta Ferretti Spring 2023 custom

I don’t think I have to expand to anyone which folklore dress is my favourite now. Taylor wears a (say it with me now) greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen version of this SS23 Alberta Ferretti moment. And it is glorious and wood nymph fairy goddess-worthy of a folklore set.

I really enjoy the addition of the cape so that it slideshows more neatly with the other folklore gowns.

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The Eras Tour | Speak Now Section (“Enchanted”) | Version 3

Elie Saab Couture Fall/Winter 2022

For years, I’ve felt myself longing and dreaming of a tour filled with costumes ripped straight from runways. Custom costumes are great and serve a function and a purpose. But nothing hits like couture. In every sense, the Eras Tour feels like a culmination of dreams and fantasies and joy and a career that doesn’t seem like it’s ever truly going to peak. She feels like she’s stretching herself comfortably and confidently into the ever-expanding space her star power is taking up – and it’s a truly beautiful thing to watch her unfurl every night on that stage.

This Elie Saab gown is a big shift from the larger ballgowns she’s worn previously for “Enchanted” – a little more fitted through the waist and bottom. That scooped bateau neck also reminds me of another recent near-off shoulder moment we’ve seen. And what a choice to wear sleeves … in Florida!

I feel of the three “Enchanted” dresses we’ve seen thus far, this one is going to be a bit of a marmite. I personally really like the textured appliqués and beading.

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The Eras Tour | folklore Section | Version 3

Alberta Ferretti custom

Splitting the difference between her two previous Alberta Ferretti dresses, this chantilly lace confection combines the saturated mauve from Glendale 1 with the split sleeve cape-like detail of Glendale 2 into this dusty rose chiffon gown for Las Vegas 1. The lace detailing here feels antique and old world in the best way while the light fabric feels just ethereal and lovely – so fitting of folklore.

Get the look: Free People, $250.00

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The Eras Tour | folklore section | Version 2

Alberta Ferretti custom

Well we are certainly in for quite a ride with this tour if Taylor plans to continue to serve fresh versions of her looks. On Night 2 of Glendale, AZ Taylor switched up her goddess gown for her folklore set to this tiered, cream gown. The split sleeve details feel almost capelike, which I love. the flutter cap sleeve also feels simultaneously dainty and armour-like.

I think this could have made a stronger impact in a different colour.

Get the look: Free People, $168.00

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The Eras Tour | Speak Now Section (“Enchanted”) | Version 2

Zuhair Murad Couture custom

The starburst bodice design feels just the right amount of ethereal and “sparkling” for a song like “Enchanted” and I actually like the tonal pink on pink of Taylor against the screens here. But I think I prefer Version 1 for its more overt similarities to the Speak Now Tour finale gown.