Critically Kind takes on Taylor's fashion
MTV Video Music Awards | Newark, NJ | August 28, 2022
Christian Louboutin ‘Bombina Pampilla Sandal’ – $1,095.00 (similar)
While the dripping diamonds here are a great tie-in to the overall cascading effect of the dress, I think the similar idea of the ‘Planetava’ style Louboutins would have accomplished the same goal in a slightly cleaner silhouette.
Worn with: Oscar de la Renta dress, Pat McGrath makeup x2, and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry
Performing with Haim | London, England | July 21, 2022
Christian Louboutin ‘Izamayeah 130 Platform Boots’ – $1,295.00
While I almost expected Taylor to go full LV with this lewk, she swerved a little to opt instead for a pair of platform Louboutins. I appreciate that the tight upper on this boot probably fit very nicely under the wider legs of her leather pants.
Worn with: Louis Vuitton tank top and pants
Get the look: Steve Madden, $149.95
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
2022 Tribeca Film Festival | New York City, NY | June 11, 2022
Prada ‘Patent Leather Loafer Pumps’ – no longer available
As mentioned, I do appreciate the pop of red via the shoes here, especially in coordination with her signature red lip. They also feel like a ‘fun’ and fashun take on a typical business pump which I’m sure was the intent. My preference would have been a sleeker heel but I appreciate that Taylor is a longtime lover of an oxford/loafer pump.
What makes these shoes particularly interesting is they are from Prada’s Fall 2010 collection.
Worn with: Max Mara suit, Vrai earrings and rings, and Ettika bracelets
Get the look: ASOS, $39.25
New York University Commencement | New York City, NY | May 18, 2022
Thanks Lola!
O Jour Fall 2015/16 heels – no longer available
By my best estimate, these heels derive from O Jour’s FW2015/16 collection – which is quite the archival pull. Even the brand itself is a reach back in history for me as she turned to this brand for their kitten heels in particular most often during the RED era and once in 2014.
To that end, while animal print in general is contentious amongst people in fashion I do love an animal print moment and I find the mixed medium of the heel here with the fun tassels to be unique and interesting. I like them with the sassy little LBD we know she’s wearing underneath her commencement robes. Leopard + black = classic combo, imo.
That said, I think given the majority of this event was photographed during the ceremony and worn with her purple grad robe that this was the opportunity for a classic, clean, sharp purple pump. Like a spicy Louboutin ‘So Kate’ in patent purple leather or a purple Casadei ‘Blade’. Or if a block heel was needed for the dirt(?) track portion of her entrance walk I would even take a simple black Jimmy Choo block heel pump or even a gold pump to hit on the tassel of her hat.
Worn with: Djula earrings and Lorraine Schwartz ring
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
With Republic Records CEO Monte Lipman | December 16, 2021
Le Monde Beryl ‘Mary Jane Flats in Velvet’ – $390.00
I like how Taylor tempered a more summery dress with fall-like velvet shoes.
Worn with: Christy Dawn dress
Also worn: folklore: The Long Pond Sessions
Get the look: Vibi Venezia flats, $97.00
Saturday Night Live after-party | New York City, NY | November 13, 2021
Aquazzura ‘Saint Honore 120 Suede Platform Ankle Boots’ – $895.00
Worn with: Anine Bing jacket, Alaïa bodysuit, Silk slip mask, Jennifer Zeuner earrings, and Vince Camuto bag
Get the look: Nasty Gal, $39.60
Performing “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) on Saturday Night Live | November 13, 2021
Loeffler Randall ‘Isla Suede Ankle Booties’ – $450.00
It’s often difficult to match up shades of black to create a consistent line and I have to applaud here how truly seamless this look is.
Worn with: Alaïa jumpsuit and Jennifer Zeuner earrings
Get the look: Marc Fisher, $60.00
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