Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
Out and about | New York City, NY | December 12, 2023
Gant ‘240 Mulberry Street Leather Trench’ – sold out
This leather trench retailed in very limited quantities as part of Gant’s FW2023 capsule launch so it’s sadly no longer available but it cut a very chic, fashun moment for Taylor that I loved seeing her boldly experiment with.
Worn with: Versace bag, Louis Vuitton + Cathy Waterman jewelry, and Stella McCartney boots
Get the look: Bardot, $270.15
Photo by Gotham via Getty Images
Out and about | New York City, NY | December 13, 2023
Anine Bing ‘Hilary Faux Fur Jacket’ – $650.00
Layering up against the NYC chill, rather than a long wool coat by the likes of recent outerwear favourites such as Gant – Taylor went glam in a faux fur shrug that, to me, once again just draws similarities to her Midnights Moschino Mayhem with Me moment.
Worn with: Clio Peppiatt dress, Messika earrings, Mazin Jewels necklace, Aquazzura bag and heels
Get the look: Abercrombie, $180.00
Photo by James Devaney via Getty Images
At Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, MO | December 10, 2023
Gant ‘240 Mulberry Street Tailored Coat’ – $1,700.00
I mentioned this previously when Taylor last wore a Gant menswear piece (the killa hard launch – if you will) but I knew as soon as I saw those boxy shoulders that this was another mens piece by Taylor’s most recent favourite outerwear brand. And it’s such a smart choice indeed, one that underlines the Americana athleticism of the situation at hand but puts an exclamative “The Man” reminder at the end by opting for a piece from the mens line.
Gant’s 240 Mulberry Street collection is an additional, premium capsule extension of the existing Gant brand – a line meant to honour Gant’s “heritage as pioneers of American Sportswear by taking preppy classics and evolving them into new silhouettes made from the finest fabrics.” See what I said about the perfect fit? Even if the actual fit is intentionally oversized and boxy – another continuing theme for Taylor to unabashedly and confidently take up space as her game day fashion evolves to include bigger silhouettes (thanks to colder weather necessitating wool coats), polished blowouts, and taller heels.
Worn with: Westside Storey vintage sweatshirt, Mazin Jewels + Mejuri rings, Khaite skirt, and Larroude boots
Photo by Nick Wagner for the Kansas City Star
Out and about | New York City, NY | December 8, 2023
Gant ‘Shearling Jacket’ – $1,700.00
Guest in Residence ‘Waffle Polo in Hunter’ – $445.00 (sold out)
Miu Miu ‘Pleated Check Mini Skirt’ – sold out
Calzedonia ‘Sheer 40 Denier Tights’ – $10.00 $5.00 (on sale) [Thanks Anon!]
Saint Laurent ‘Le 5 à 7 Hobo Bag’ – $2,650.00
Reformation ‘River Boot’ – $478.00
Taylor’s love of Gant’s outerwear continues – this time in an oversized shearling jacket that’s a spin on a classic aviator style and feels very cozy wintery and stands as a nice proportional contrast to her (repeat) Miu Miu skirt we previously saw her wear while on a date with Travis in Argentina when one of her shows was rained out and postponed. Taylor also owns this particular mini in another plaid check print.
One thing that I feel like Taylor does often is create interesting, unexpected, colour palettes with her outfits. It’s something she’s done for a long time that feels very classically ‘her’. If it were me, I would have done a sandwich style moment and opted either for the same camel tone as her Saint Laurent bag in both her carry item and boots or perhaps even both a dark chocolate brown to tie into the piping on her Gant jacket. As-is, her ‘ruby’ Reformation boots create a colour (albeit Christmas-y) contrast.
Out and about | New York City, NY | December 6, 2023
Charlotte Simone ‘Penny Faux Fur Coat’ – £400.00
There’s a certain, “I killed a man just to walk on his grave in my heels” energy to this look that I equal parts admire and fear.
Interesting to note here that this is a new-to-her designer for Taylor whose trio of signature style pillars I’d neatly summarize as: Repetition, High/Low Price Pairing, and Indie Designers.
The third point here is the case with Charlotte Simone, a London-based brand that focuses on sustainability and small-scale production.
Worn with: Naeem Khan clutch and Giuseppe Zanotti heels
Photo by Gotham via Getty Images
Time 2023 Person of the Year | December 6, 2023
Ralph Lauren ‘Cotton Utility Jacket’ – $698.00
Over the years, Taylor’s been known to quietly take home items from magazine photoshoots. A pair of chunky Vetements boots from her Vogue 2016 spread, a cognac leather Mark Cross bag when she posed for Glamour in 2012.
So am I really surprised that we were Easter Egged on the eve of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) when Taylor was spotted out in NYC wearing this corduroy collared jacket by RL and come to find it’s the same one from one of the trio of covers via Time declaring her their Person of the Year?
No. No I am not.
Photo by Inez and Vinoodh for Time
Time 2023 Person of the Year | December 6, 2023
Ralph Lauren Collection ‘Tuxedo Jacket’ – $2,490.00
I love the combination here of polished three-piece tuxedo suiting with casual denim jeans.
By my eye, it appears Taylor might be wearing a cropped version of this RL Collection jacket.
Worn with: Ralph Lauren Collection shirt + vest and Polo Ralph Lauren jeans
Photo by Inez and Vinoodh for Time
Out and about | New York City, NY | December 5, 2023
Stella McCartney ‘Double Breasted Wool Blend Tweed Coat’ – $2,900.00
While Stella McCartney is very much a Lover era brand (courtesy of Taylor’s fashion collaboration with the brand), a matching set like this gives me #1989 flashbacks – an era known predominantly for the power of a co-ordinated ‘fit.
Still riding the high of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) this very much to me feels like an elevated, business-esque, modern take on the crop tops and skirts of her 2014 self. But built for cooler weather.
It also to me harkens back to her neck to foot plaid look for the Miss Americana premiere at Sundance which also featured a wool check plaid.
Worn with: Stella McCartney coat, VRAI + Jacquie Aiche + Louis Vuitton jewelry, Sheertex tights, Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier heels
Get the look: Abercrombie, $154 (on sale)
Photo by James Devaney via Getty
At Lambeau Field | Green Bay, WI | December 3, 2023
Stella McCartney ‘Belted Teddy Coat’ – $2,400.00
It’s very fun as we progress deeper into football season that, by extension, we get to see Taylor’s game day fashion change to reflect the actual seasons of the time as well. As a result, we get to see her rocking on-brand Chiefs red via her outerwear like this cozy teddy coat by Taylor go-to Stella McCartney.
The rest of her outfit was sleek and minimal black. The choice to go with a bun also felt like a wise one for me to let the mockneck of her top and the volume of her coat have room to breathe and occupy most of the visual look.
Worn with: VRAI earrings, Cartier necklace, Louis Vuitton skirt, and Stuart Weitzman boots
Photo by Mark Hoffman for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Out and about | New York City, NY | November 13, 2023
Gant ‘240 Mulberry Street Coat’ – coming soon
It’s always helpful (though a mild style faux pas) when Taylor leaves a label on to make identification a little bit easier. (Note that now is a great time to check – and remedy – if the label sleeves and tacking stitches on your coat vents are intact).
This particular navy coat comes from Gant’s Spring/Summer 2024 offerings (set for release in February) as part of their 240 Mulberry Street capsule collection. The brand so dubbed it as an homage to their creative headquarters in NYC, its storefront is also thoughtfully etched into the buttons of this coat.
A new-to-her brand, Taylor has been wearing a lot of Gant’s stunning coats as of late. This coat marks the second time she’s opted for something from their men’s line. It’s anticipated retail price will be about $800USD.
As always, I love when Taylor plays in sharp contrasts: Fabrics, proportions, price points. Here, it’s the interplay between sweet and girlish pieces like a white flouncy dress or schoolgirl-esque loafers with an oversized literally borrowed-from-the-boys jacket that gives the whole thing a chic, prep school vibe.
Worn with: YSL bag and Sézane loafers
Photo by Getty
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