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The Making of Midnights | September 16, 2022

Awe Inspired ‘Woman Power Necklace’ – $160.00

According to the brand, a symbol to “channel all the glorious power and strength of the feminine.”

Taylor previously wore this brand’s ‘Le Duo’ necklace during the promotion of RED TV.

100% of the proceeds of this necklace also go to Planned Parenthood.

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Midnights photoshoot | October 21, 2022

See by Chloé ‘Ruffled Stripe Gauze Top’ – $450.00 (sold out)

If you know me you know that I have not only been waiting a long time for a TS70s aesthetic to come to life, but that I love seeing Taylor in Chloé.

All that to say that the Midnights photoshoot is one of the best things to ever happen. The rich textures, the distinctly retro silhouettes, the Stevie Nicksification of her hair contrasted with her glam eye makeup, the commitment on behalf of whoever decorated this set to really create that dingy 70s motel mood. Combined it’s all just really incredible and I’m so grateful.

Get the look: Alexis, $74.99

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Los Angeles Times | September 2022

Vintage Dress – not available for purchase
Âme Jewelry ‘Totem Circle Stud Earrings’ – $3,500.00
De Beers ‘Forevermark Five Diamond Station Ring’ – price available upon request
Bondeye Jewelry ‘Wave White Diamond Ring’ – $950.00

I love this mix of modern and retro plus the very fun interplay of shapes and geometry here between each of her jewelry pieces (a circle, diamonds, and an organic wave) against the more quilted print of her (sadly) vintage dress.

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Djula ‘You And Me Ring’ – €430.00
Cadar ‘Light Baguette Ring’ – $3,900.00
Cadar ‘Tu Psyche Ring’ – $5,900.00

Taylor’s team is particularly adept, in my opinion, at picking out standout jewelry to complement a look. My favourite here is that cocktail ring by Cadar which, again, mimics the shape of the sequins throughout the gown as well as the circular medallions in the chains around her shoulders.

Worn with: Louis Vuitton gown and Melis Goral earrings

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Melis Goral ‘Citrine Diamond Earrings’ – $4,650.00

Taylor’s earrings appear to be based off a citrine ring design by Melis Goral jewelry from their ‘Reflections’ collection. I love the way the colour and shape of these earrings mirror those of the chains on her gown. Great tie-in.

As an aside? Her hair and makeup are stunning here.

Worn with: Louis Vuitton gown and Djula + Cadar rings

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Toronto International Film Festival | Toronto, Canada | September 9, 2022

Louis Vuitton custom gown

For Taylor’s appearance at TIFF, I was hedging bets as to whether she would show up in the business babe-adjacent attire that she has favoured when attending promotional events where she wants to underscore her title as director on the project … or leaning into the glam showgirl aesthetic that tentatively appears to be the defining factor of the upcoming Midnights era.

In making her appearance at TIFF in this very glam sequinned custom LV gown: I think we have our answer.

I love how the gold paillettes are very reminiscent and recognizable within Taylor’s style repertoire. The girl has yet to meet a sequin she doesn’t love. But the very elegant way the skirt falls (perfectly hemmed btw to just kiss the floor – so well done) combined with the draping chain details makes this feel like a classed up extension of her MTV VMA appearance that had very similar shoulder details. It’s also a very nice slideshow moment where we now have a Midnights-esque appearance in: Silver, a colour, and now gold.

The RED hair (those bangs! the sleek blowout!) gave me temporary whiplash wondering if this was an appearance from 2012 I had somehow missed also feels like a very prescient tie-in to the fact that the project she is promoting is for that very same re-recorded album.

All in all – well done. She looks great, she looks classy, she looks glam and it somehow hits the mark for both of the albums she’s promoting (RED TV and Midnights). And that is not easy to do!

Worn with: Melis Goral earrings and Djula + Cadar rings