Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
65th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 5, 2023
Giuseppe Zanotti ‘Betty Platform Sandals’ – $523.00
We just barely got a peek at Taylor’s platform Giuseppes last night, which were custom dyed to coordinate with her Roberto Cavalli two piece. That subtle folklore reference!
Worn with: Roberto Cavalli custom ensemble and Lorraine Schwartz earrings + rings
Get the look: Nordstrom, $74.00
65th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 5, 2023
Lorraine Schwartz rings
While the earrings obviously steal the show, Taylor’s trio of oversized cocktail rings are nothing to sneeze at.
According to Variety, these rings are made from sapphires and diamonds and contributed to the overall jewelry price of nearly $3 million for the evening.
Worn with: Lorraine Schwartz earrings and Roberto Cavalli ensemble
65th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 5, 2023
Lorraine Schwartz earrings
Those earrings are the obvious statement here – I love the subtle hits of turquoise in there as a bright pop.
According to Variety, these “bold dangle earrings boast over 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraibas and diamonds” and are part of a nearly $3 million price line for loaned jewelry for the night.
Worn with: Roberto Cavalli custom ensemble and Lorraine Schwartz rings
65th Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | February 5, 2023
Roberto Cavalli custom
Rather than look backward and pay homage to RED and its TV in honour of her SOTY nomination for “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”, Taylor went with a more Midnights-appropriate look at the Grammys.
This midnight navy colour is beautiful on Taylor – a hue she rarely wears. Combined with the starry night embellishments, the looks feels appropriate to the late night theme of Midnights. I think I could envision this as a gown with side cut outs and a slit – or with a completely open back. With the current silhouette, the reference to the co-ordinating sets and crop tops of the 1989 era immediately came to my mind.
I would have loved to have seen the hood (as pictured in the original Fausto Puglisi-designed sketch) but am not mad by its omission to instead commit to a high wattage, statement earring moment. Continuing to prove that styling can really make or break a look.
The slightly mussed, twisted bun was a nice way to counterbalance all the sharp lines of the ensemble. See those strong shoulders, the geometric earrings, the horizontal slice of her torso. An updo was definitely needed with that high neck but it was a great choice to give a little looseness and her makeup was so well-coordinated to the rest of the look.
Worn with: Lorraine Schwartz earrings and rings and Giuseppe Zanotti heels
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Cathy Waterman ‘Triple Opal Ring’ – no longer available
Cathy Waterman ‘22K Crossed Branch Ring’ – $3,570.00
Cathy Waterman ‘Sapphire Band’ – no longer available
Cathy Waterman ‘Sapphire Ring’ – $15,800.00
In addition to her earrings, Taylor’s handful of rings she wore for her ceremony look were also by Cathy Waterman. The designer noted that the triple opal ring (pictured top) was “Taylor’s own”.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Cathy Waterman earrings, and Christian Louboutin sandals
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Cathy Waterman ‘Triple Opal Ring’ – no longer available
Cathy Waterman ‘22K Crossed Branch Ring’ – $3,570.00
Cathy Waterman ‘Sapphire. Band’ – no longer available
Cathy Waterman ‘Sapphire Ring’ – $15,800.00
In addition to her earrings, Taylor’s handful of rings she wore for her ceremony look were also by Cathy Waterman. The designer noted that the triple opal ring (pictured top) was “Taylor’s own”.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Cathy Waterman earrings, and Christian Louboutin sandals
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Cathy Waterman rings, and Christian Louboutin sandals
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Cathy Waterman rings, and Christian Louboutin sandals
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Christian Louboutin ‘Rose Amelie Ankle Wrap Sandal’ – $995.00
If you know anything about me it’s that
1. I love green
2. I love a good ankle strap heel moment
I’ve long said that Taylor should take advantage of opportunities to up her shoe game from the more classic/expected silver or gold metallic sandals she usually favours on red carpets so I was absolutely delighted by this romantic and girly choice in shoe that complements her dress perfectly.
One thing I will say about a short hemline is that it gives the shoe a chance to shine and these are an excellent styling choice that I love. If there’s anything more fun than an ankle strap moment it’s a BOW ankle strap moment.
As an aside, it’s nice that Taylor’s Glam Squad got to reunite at long last for a red carpet outing and that Jemma (Taylor’s hairstylist) got to create a hair lewk that very much honoured the space buns Taylor self-styled for the folklore album cover. I thought that was a nice touch to continue the album’s established visuals.
Worn with: Cathy Waterman earrings + rings and Oscar de la Renta dress
Get the look: Report sandal, $25.00
63rd Annual Grammy Awards | Los Angeles, CA | March 14, 2021
Christian Louboutin ‘Rose Amelie Ankle Wrap Sandal’ – $995.00
If you know anything about me it’s that
1. I love green
2. I love a good ankle strap heel moment
I’ve long said that Taylor should take advantage of opportunities to up her shoe game from the more classic/expected silver or gold metallic sandals she usually favours on red carpets so I was absolutely delighted by this romantic and girly choice in shoe that complements her dress perfectly.
One thing I will say about a short hemline is that it gives the shoe a chance to shine and these are an excellent styling choice that I love. If there’s anything more fun than an ankle strap moment it’s a BOW ankle strap moment.
As an aside, it’s nice that Taylor’s Glam Squad got to reunite at long last for a red carpet outing and that Jemma (Taylor’s hairstylist) got to create a hair lewk that very much honoured the space buns Taylor self-styled for the folklore album cover. I thought that was a nice touch to continue the album’s established visuals.
Worn with: Cathy Waterman earrings + rings and Oscar de la Renta dress
Get the look: Report sandal, $25.00
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