Travis Kelce holds no hard feelings towards Prince William after he shared his candid recollection of their first encounter. After meeting the tight end with Taylor Swift and his children years ago, the Prince of Wales wasn’t so keen to take a group photo, attempting to move Kelce out of the shot. However, little did William know that the picture would go on to capture a moment that meant far more to fans beyond the palace walls.

While appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Prince William recalled the famous selfie from June 2024, when he and his eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, met the Grammy winner backstage at her Eras Tour concert in London.

The photo turned out to act as the hard launch for Kelce and Swift’s relationship on Instagram. However, the Prince of Wales was completely unaware of that at the time. William jokingly admitted, “I wasn’t until recently. I hadn’t appreciated the significance—and actually, I was trying to move him out of the photo.

“But Travis kept coming back in, and I couldn’t work out why he kept coming back in,” he added, “I was trying to move him out so it was just me and Taylor and the children.”

Kelce completely understands Prince William’s hesitancy. On the Wednesday, October 28 episode of his “New Heights” podcast, he responded, “I get it, man. I think we all get it.”

The tight end saw how the photo could have ended up aging badly. He explained, “I was just a boyfriend at that point. You know? I wasn’t her husband yet. You know? We don’t really know if this is gonna last, so it’s kinda just move out of the way real quick so we can keep this photo forever. Yeah. Hopefully, this doesn’t go south. Otherwise, this photo is not gonna be as good.”

The football player’s brother and co-host Jason Kelce also found it “very understandable.”

Afterwards, the brothers poked fun by asking their graphics team to edit the picture to royal standards and remove Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs star quipped, “I gotta ship that to him. Just send it to Buckingham Palace. You think it’ll get to him?”

Taylor Swift hasn't walked a red carpet in a purple dress in a minute—seven years, to be exact. In 2019, she arrived at the Billboard Music Awards in a ruffled lavender look, courtesy of Raisa Vanessa. Fast forward to the 2026 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala, and Swift sourced the same designer for a violet-adjacent burgundy mini dress and purple Jimmy Choo pumps, turning 2026's top color trend into a Speak Now tribute.

Five months after Swift became the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville society awarded her the same honor. Monday evening's dress code was a little more relaxed. So, she traded an elongated Givenchy gown for a strapless thigh-sweeping style from Raisa Vanessa.

Swift's velvet dress boasted a luscious, blink-and-you'll-miss-it sheen, which shimmered beneath the stage's spotlight. It also made the mini's perfect-for-fall, chiffon floral print pop.

The glamorous texture glistened almost as much as her $2.4 million diamond necklace from Leviev. The pop star paired it with pear-shaped stud earrings, another custom creation by the New York-based jewelry brand.

Shade-matching her red carpet dress to her stilettos is a Taylor Swift signature, one she revisited at the 2026 MTV VMAs in late September. This time around, her peep-toe, ankle-strap Jimmy Choo pumps expanded her look's purple-ish color palette.

The "Opalite" singer's sold-out satin shoes didn't just complement the Raisa Vanessa design, but endorsed the cool-girl-coveted purple trend, too. Right now, everyone from Jennifer Lawrence and Zoë Kravitz to Naomi Ackie and Teyana Taylor can't stop playing with pops of purple.

For Swift, however, the color isn't just a trend—it was Speak Now's era-defining pigment. In 2010, she stayed true to the shade at the Country Music Awards, on the Speak Now tour, and the Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala.

See? With Swift, everything is a full-circle fashion moment. To add splashes of purple to your shoe rack this season, shop the assortment of similar styles below.

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On October 23, Prince William made a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show, where he opened up about attending Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in London in 2024. The Prince of Wales famously took selfies with his kids, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, and the singer backstage. But according to William, he wasn't entirely comfortable with Swift's then-boyfriend, Travis Kelce, being in the photos, too.

Norton asked Prince William whether he was aware that Swift was about to make her relationship with Kelce Instagram official with their backstage selfie.

"I wasn't until recently," Prince William explained (via the Daily Mail). "I hadn't appreciated the significance, and actually—I was trying to move him out of the photo!"

The Prince of Wales continued, "Travis kept coming back in, and I couldn't work out why he kept coming back in. I was trying to move him out so it was just me and Taylor and the children!"

Ultimately, the sweet photo became an important moment in history for Swifties, as the singer decided to make her relationship Instagram official.

For his appearance on The Graham Norton Show, William was accompanied by Earthshot ambassadors Robert Irwin, Cate Blanchett, and Hannah Waddingham.

As well as discussing Earthshot, the royal revealed the career he wanted to pursue when he was a child.

"I did want to be a policeman when I was younger, I thought I could make a good one," Prince William said, per the Telegraph. "And then I went through a phase of wanting to be a DJ—I wasn't very good."

Hopefully Kelce won't be too upset regarding Prince William's revelation about their famous backstage selfie. Either way, it's safe to say that the picture will go down in history.

Back in 2024, Prince William attended one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dates in London with two of his children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George. The Prince of Wales even took selfies with the pop superstar, which quickly went viral. But William actually first met Swift in 2013 and he hasn't forgotten the embarrassing evening they spent together.

During a 2021 interview with Apple Fitness+'s "Time To Walk," William opened up about the unexpected night he spent with Swift in 2013. The pair attended a Centrepoint charitable gala at Kensington Palace, where they took to the stage with Jon Bon Jovi to perform a rendition of "Livin' on a Prayer."

William explained (via the Independent), "I can't believe I'm actually telling you this story...I turn up and Jon Bon Jovi and Taylor Swift are at the event, which nearly knocked me off my feet."

The Prince of Wales continued, "And then I went inside, met everybody, a lot of handshaking to do these nights, a lot of chatting...When I sat down to watch Jon Bon Jovi do his performance, I thought: 'That's it. My job is done...I'm off-duty a little bit now.'"

However, Prince William had no idea that Swift was about to intervene.

"She puts her hand on my arm, looks me in the eye and says: 'Come on, William. Let's go and sing,'" the prince recalled. "To this day, I still do not know what came over me. Honestly, even now I'm cringing at what happened next and I don't understand why I gave in."

William explained, "But, frankly, if Taylor Swift looks you in the eye, touches your arm and says, 'Come with me...' I got up like a puppy and went: 'Yeah, okay, that seems like a great idea, I'll follow you.'"

As for what it was like performing with two famous musicians, William said, "I walked up on stage in a trance and then sort of halfway through Jon Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer' song, I wake up. And I'm thinking to myself: 'Am I standing on the stage singing 'Livin’ On A Prayer' when I don’t even know the words?'"

Unfortunately for William, it seems that the "Shake It Off" singer is extremely persuasive.

On October 18, hours after Taylor Swift performed at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala in L.A., she turned out to watch the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers. While her husband's team had hometown advantage, that didn't stop the newlywed from leaving L.A. early to support Travis Kelce.

This weekend, one official step-and-repeat was enough for the pop star. When she turned out for the evening game, she skipped the high-publicity tunnel walk. Only the in-stadium cameras captured a portion of her game-day outfit.

She went full WAG mode at Arrowhead Stadium, abandoning her Folklore-era cardigan in favor of a three-year-old, turtleneck bodysuit by Louis Vuitton. Much like the Chiefs-red Courrèges look she sported at an Oct. 2025 game, it featured a fitted bodice.

The fitted look is something of a signature. Though she famously loves a good cardigan, most of Swift's turtlenecks are of the slim-fit variety. (See: the black high-collar bodysuit she debuted in New York City last October.) This is Swift's fourth NFL season: She has served over 20 style touchdowns in the name of the Kansas City Chiefs.

She accessorized the fiery top with monogrammed Louis Vuitton earrings, her Artifex Fine engagement ring, and her new wedding band (presumably by the same jeweler, Kindred Lubeck).

While the rest of Swift's Sunday night selects never graced the jumbotron, knowing her, there's a strong probability that she tucked the skintight top into a patterned mini skirt. Perhaps the "Patient Zero" singer reunited with a pair of WAG-worthy boots from last winter's NFL season, too.

Most of Hollywood is leaning into the fall color trend right now—Chiefs fans or otherwise. Last month, at New York Fashion Week's Tommy Hilfiger Spring/Summer 2027 show, Gigi Hadid was spotted in a beige blazer, tomato red trousers, and platform sneakers.

Zoë Kravitz committed to her Red era weeks ago. The actor brought her sold-out The Row coat out of storage and made it her whole outfit.

Now, if Swift is searching for a more subtle way to say, "Go Chiefs," might I suggest Kravitz's bandana on the set of Die Alive?

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Since marrying NFL star Travis Kelce on July 3, Taylor Swift hasn't slowed down at all. Following several date nights in New York City with her husband in recent weeks, Swift jetted off to Los Angeles for the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala, where she gave an extra special performance.

To walk the red carpet, Swift channeled her inner Disney princess in a custom Christian Dior by Jonathan Anderson gown, styled by Joseph Cassell Falconer.

The "All Too Well" singer accessorized her stunning strapless dress with a pair of Aquazzura's Cupid Plateau 130 Platform Sandals in White.

For jewelry, Swift opted for Chopard jewels from the designer's Haute Joaillerie Collection. Her selections included 32.40-carat diamond platinum earrings, an 18k gold ring with 5.78-carats of diamonds, and a diamond platinum bracelet.

Inside the event, Swift swapped her Dior gown for another equally eye-catching dress.

To take to the stage, where she performed several of her biggest hits, the singer wore a custom Ralph Lauren gown constructed from semi-sheer navy fabric. Modeled on an item from the fashion house's Spring 2027 collection, the sparkly dress featured a sheer skirt along with a ruffled tulle bodice.

Notably, Swift gave her very first live performance of "The Fate of Ophelia" at the gala, more than a year after the single's release date.

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After celebrating husband Travis Kelce's 37th birthday in a little black dress, Taylor Swift signaled the start of fall with a very autumnal outfit.

On October 9, the newlyweds were photographs grabbing dinner at American-Italian restaurant Old Rose, which is located inside The Jane Hotel in New York City. For the occasion, Swift forwent a little black dress in favor of a pair of fall loafers and an enviable Gucci bag.

Exiting the venue, Swift was seen wearing a long-sleeved olive green ribbed top, brown pants, and a pair of burgundy leather loafers.

Loafers, of course, are beloved by It girls everywhere and serve as the ideal transitional footwear for the fall season.

The "All Too Well" singer accessorized her sleek autumnal outfit with a classic bag. She carried a Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small Shoulder Bag, which retails for $3,900.

Basically, the musician seems to have announced the start of the fall season with her latest outfit, and we should all swiftly follow suit.

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To promote her new movie, Verity, Dakota Johnson took on hosting duties on Saturday Night Live on October 3. The actress was even joined by her friend Taylor Swift, who surprised fans in a Simkhai plaid mini dress.

As Johnson was hosting SNL just one day before her 37th birthday, she appeared to be getting into party mode with her outfit choices. Firstly, during her SNL monologue, the Fifty Shades of Grey star—who is styled by Kate Young—wore a vintage Versace mini dress made from flame red latex.

The skintight look hailed from the fashion house's Fall 2013 collection, per @dakotajohnsonscloset. The Materialists star wore a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti's Intriigo Mule 90 in Red Patent Leather, perfectly complementing her latex dress.

For jewelry, the actress opted for Roberto Coin's $124,000 Wide Cobra Collar, paired with the designer's Cento Circle of Life Ring.

After SNL, Johnson was photographed arriving at the after-party wearing another vintage piece—an embroidered black robe dress from Dries Van Noten's Fall 2016 collection.

Johnson accessorized her archival dress with a chainmail bag and a pair of black mesh heels. Clearly, the actress was more than ready for her SNL hosting gig, right down to her wardrobe choices.

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One week after surprise releasing The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, Taylor Swift made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live. The reason for Swift's surprise appearance was pretty simple—her close friend, and the star of her "Patient Zero" music video, Dakota Johnson, was hosting.

To accompany her friend on SNL, Swift wore Simkhai's Wells Plaid Off-The-Shoulder Mini Dress in Otter Plaid, which is still available to shop and retails for just $595. Per the designer's website, the dress features "a softly draped bodice, and asymmetrical ruching through the waist," as well as a "subtly flared hem."

The singer is, of course, a big fan of Simkhai's designs, so this isn't the first time she's endorsed the label.

Swift paired her sleek plaid dress with a pair of Burberry's Leather Pillar Boots in Dark Brown. The $1,995 calf leather boots come in two different shades, and originally featured on Burberry's Winter 2026 runway.

Additional accessories included a $1,500 Saint Laurent Cassandre Chain Belt, her Cartier Love Unlimited Bracelet, and her engagement ring from Travis Kelce.

Fans of Swift's SNL style will need to act fast, as the singer is sure to make the ensemble fly off the shelves almost immediately.

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Between the 2026 MTV VMAs, the Verity and Sense and Sensibility press tours, and Paris Fashion Week, this week's celebrity looks set a high style standard for October.

The end-of-September step-and-repeats started strong at the VMAs, where Taylor Swift debuted one of her best red carpet dresses yet: a black-and-bejeweled gown by Tamara Ralph. Once Swift premiered the "Patient Zero" music video, took home the inaugural Artist Director Award, and became the most-awarded artist in VMA history, the fashion focus shifted back to Paris Fashion Week. Rihanna boarded the Matières Fécales bandwagon that started with Zendaya's The Odyssey wings this summer, Jennifer Lawrence returned to Dior's front row in a lingerie-looking nightgown, and at Saint Laurent, Zoë Kravitz showed some skin in a lacy black look.

While Paris Fashion Week became the most star-studded Fashion Month chapter of the Spring/Summer 2027 season, Dakota Johnson and Daisy Edgar-Jones kept the style scene running elsewhere. After Johnson debuted back-to-back custom Calvin Klein looks at the VMAs and New York City's Verity premiere, she visited Late Night With Seth Meyers in a backless little black dress. Meanwhile in Australia, Edgar Jones gave the bra top and capri pants trend a Jane Austen heroine-style makeover.

With some of the season's most high-profile fêtes falling on the same week, it's no surprise that cool-girl celebrity looks just kept coming. Ahead, catch up on the week's best fashion moments—from J.Law, Johnson, and more—that you might've missed during your most recent FYP scroll.

Zoë Kravitz's Saint Laurent Look

Zoë Kravitz found her rightful place in Saint Laurent's front row, wearing an on-brand blouse and midi skirt sculpted from sheer black lace. Marie Claire couldn't help but notice that it resembled her nearly naked gown at the 2026 Met Gala.

Hailey Bieber's Vintage Narciso Rodriguez Dress

Hailey Bieber blessed Paris Fashion Week watchers with multiple fabulous fashion moments this week. Between the baggy Saint Laurent suit, her holiday party-ready dress, and the French girl-inspired jeans outfit, it's difficult to choose a favorite.

In the end, the winner was the vintage Cerruti Spring 1997 slip dress, which was designed by Narciso Rodriguez for his friend Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's rehearsal dinner in 1996. Her stylist, Dani Michelle, deserves finger-claps for that pull.

Katie Holmes's Black, White, and Red Look

Always on board for a little red bag, Katie Holmes brought her new Mansur Gavriel tote to Paris Fashion Week. There, the bucket-style sling became the pop of color against her black blazer, shade-matched stilettos, and white, feather-trimmed skirt from the London label Tove.

Daisy Edgar-Jones's Dries Van Noten Look in Australia

Daisy Edgar-Jones and her stylist, Dani Michelle, delivered look after look in Australia this week. In between a naked Miu Miu dress and a ruffled Alaïa look, the actor paired a cotton poplin bra top with matching capri pants (both by Dries Van Noten) in a refined, Sense and Sensibility-worthy way.

Dakota Johnson's Gia Studios Look at the 'Verity' Premiere in NYC

For her first late-night look of the week (she's the host of the new Saturday Night Live episode), Dakota Johnson kept it classic in a little black dress by Vietnamese designer Gia Studios. The open-back design was alluring, but the full-coverage front kept it TV-appropriate.

Jennifer Lawrence's Dior Dress

Jennifer Lawrence is a comfort-first kind of fashion girl—even at Paris Fashion Week. Giving the pajama-dressing trend a dash of glamour, the Oscar winner supported the Dior show in a lace-trimmed nightgown made of cool blue, brocade-adorned silk.

Tate McRae's Sheer Look

Tate McRae celebrated her first Paris Fashion Week in true pop star style: wearing an entirely transparent camisole with leather trousers, pointy pumps, a Valentino Garavani Spike bag, and a perfect blowout—during a dinner date with Bieber (casual).

Sabrina Carpenter's Backless Sweater Dress by Bernadette

Sabrina Carpenter skipped the red carpet at the 2026 MTV VMAs, but she made up for it with a Madonna-inspired performance outfit and, later in the week, an off-stage style serve. She wore a backless, lime green sweater dress by Bernadette with an adorable crocheted bandana.

Taylor Swift's Tamara Ralph Dress

Seconds before the 2026 MTV VMAs started, Taylor Swift won the red carpet in what Team Marie Claire called "one of her best looks ever." Dressing Swift in a high-collar bodice, a mesh corset back, and a bejeweled skirt with delicate drapery, the pop star's stylist, Joseph Cassel Falconer, added a new designer to her archives: Tamara Ralph. And did you catch the up-close shot of her wedding band?

When Taylor Swift arrived at the 2026 MTV VMAs, photographers called her "Mrs. Kelce" on the red carpet for the first time since her July 3, 2026 wedding at Madison Square Garden. Before the award show on September 27, the newlywed showed up in a Tamara Ralph dress and the newest addition to her ring stack: the wedding band.

This is hardly the first time Swifties has worn the ring. As far as we know, she officially debuted it one week after she said "I do," at the July 10 nuptials of one of Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammates. But despite Swift's appearances there and, since then, at the Grammy Museum and in an Emmy Awards skit with Mariska Hargitay, there have been no crystal-clear close-ups of the band.

It didn't earn a leading role in the "Patient Zero" music video, either, but neither did Swift's engagement ring by Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry. Instead, the "Opalite" singer waited until the 2026 VMAs—where she made history as the most-awarded artist in the show's history—to showcase the wedding band in all its glory. Hollywood's best photographers were happy to capture, each with their telephoto lens zoomed in on Swift's left hand, and offer a clear shot of the design for the first time.

While the designer behind her newest heirloom remains a mystery at pub time, according to jewelers, Swift's circular diamond band appears made for her main old mine-cut engagement sparkler. "Seven graduated, antique-style round diamonds create a measured line of light, while the custom contour lets the yellow gold follow the solitaire’s shape with striking precision," Eddie Le Vian, CEO of Le Vian Jewelers, tells Marie Claire. "[The design] doesn’t compete with the center diamond; [it] feels deeply personal, as though the two rings were designed to belong together from the beginning," he adds.

Le Vian applauds the symmetry between the engagement and wedding rings, specifically how the bottom band was "shaped to nest against the [center stone], with each diamond aligned to the engraved design on the engagement ring." That intricate connection "takes real planning," he says. Because of this organic fit, Swifties are speculating it could be another Artifex Fine creation.

Meanwhile, Kegan Fisher, the co-founder and CEO of Frank Darling, tells Marie Claire that "a pavé or heavily detailed band would have fought" with the engagement ring's "broad, chunky flash, set low in a hand-engraved yellow gold bezel." Fisher also believes that the wedding band was a smart, practical choice, especially beneath a "huge, showstopper" diamond. "With a large, low-set stone like hers, the band needs to sit comfortably alongside it every day, and a slimmer half-eternity does exactly that," she says. "The lesson for anyone building a stack is to let your engagement ring set the tone and choose a band that frames it."

The diamonds seemed to encircle the Grammy winner's entire finger, making it one of the more maximalist wedding band choices. As for the price, Le Vian suspects that "a custom band of this kind might retail in the range of $8,000 to $15,000, depending on the diamonds’ exact size and quality, the gold work, and the craftsmanship," he says.

To finish her first red carpet look as a wife, Swift frosted herself to the nines, sourcing diamond earrings from Anita Ko and Leviev, a bulkier band by Etho, and crystal-covered Le Silla stilettos. Even her delicately draped Tamara Ralph skirt was dripping in (faux) diamonds.

Known as the wildest award show of the season, spectators were less surprised to see naked dresses and peekaboo bras at the MTV VMAs than they were to spot a timeless wedding band. It's shocking, to say the least, that Swift debuted such an elegant sparkler on a red carpet covered in daring, less-is-more looks. That said, its red carpet debut made for the perfect surprise—one that Swifties anticipated just as much as the music video premiere of "Patient Zero."

Halfway through the 2026 MTV VMAs, after Taylor Swift had received the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Award, the lights inside L.A.’s Peacock Theater began to dim. Swifties could feel it in the silence: the fashion focus shifted from the red carpet and the stage to Swift’s “Patient Zero” music video, starring herself, Dakota Johnson, and Collin Farrell. What they didn’t know, though, was that one of Swift’s most minimalist music video personas—and Johnson’s character—would deliver an entire song’s worth of fall style inspiration. Now that deserves its own trophy.

By the time the MTV VMAs transformed into the “Patient Zero” premiere, the pop star’s devoted fans had two days to process the single’s lyrics, its melodies, and the understated looks that Swift wore on each CD cover. The original copy captured the Grammy winner in a turtleneck dress from Khaite, the same New York-based brand she wore to announce she bought back her masters last year. Meanwhile, the “acoustic version” was more laid-back—as a song with bare-bones vocals, instruments, and production should be—and her cashmere-blend tank top by Gabriela Hearst reflected that energy. For the third and final “collector’s edition” CD, the “piano version,” her stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, recycled a lace-trimmed Staud top that Swift first wore in London back in May.

In all three CD covers, Swift strategically left the rest of her looks out of frame, likely waiting for the music video to showcase the pieces that remain. Johnson’s music video outfits remained just as much a mystery until Swift’s voice serenaded the VMAs audience. All this to say? There were a lot of fashion moments to look forward to. Keep scrolling for breakdowns of all the best ones from the “Patient Zero” music video, from a Swiftie editor.

Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson in Matching Leather Jackets

The "Patient Zero" music video opens on Johnson wearing all-black: a leather knee-length coat, wide-leg trousers, and Chelsea-style boots. Then, Swift creeps up behind the Materialists actor in an identical look, down to the Slim Leather Coat by Toteme, the crossover Stockholm-based brand in both celebrities' closets. In fact, back in May, Swift layered the same $4,000 style over her Staud top in London.

Swift and Johnson in Matching Tank Tops and Shorts

Just as the lyrics suggest, Swift and Johnson portray women in the same unhappy relationship. In the next scene, the camera captures them in Gabriela Hearst's Nevin Tank Top, woven from a ribbed, light gray cashmere-silk blend. Both stars style the everyday basic (which joined Swift's off-screen closet back in 2023) with black satin shorts.

Swift and Johnson in Little Black Dresses

By the time Farrell joins the mix, Swift and Johnson are still twinning. This time, in a little black tank-top-type dress from Saint Laurent, which shares the same less-is-more look as the Khaite style Swift wore on the CD cover. Both A-listers accessorized the sleeveless maxi with strappy black sandals, courtesy of, once again, Saint Laurent.

Swift and Johnson in Butter Yellow Going-Out Gowns

Halfway through the song, the Oscar-winning cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki followed Swift and Johnson—and their identical Valentino gowns—into a lavish soirée. It's no surprise that Valentino played a part in the "Patient Zero" music video: Not only has Swift worn the Italian label in the "Blank Space" music video, on the Fearless Tour, and at Grammys after-parties, but Johnson is a brand ambassador and styled a Valentino LBD for Swift's wedding.

While gold embroidery bedazzled the drop-waist design, teeny-tiny bows added texture to the semi-sheer illusion bodice. Both stars sported an envelope-style clutch and a bold red lip (Swift's signature).

Taylor Swift's Lace-Trimmed Pajama Set

After the party, Swift's character switches into a silver pajama set from Dôen, complete with a spaghetti-strap camisole and matching mini shorts. Black lace trim lined the neckline and hems, matching the moody energy of the cement backdrop.

Much like Staud and Gabriela Hearst, Dôen has remained in Swift's regular off-screen rotation for years. This year, she wore the L.A. label's floral Ashlynn Dress on a NYC date with Travis Kelce and the Nelida Dress at the Grammy Museum's Icon Session. While the Loure Top is sold out, the Iona Shorts are still available to shop.

Swift's Terracotta Slip Dress

Once the music video reveals that, on-screen, Swift and Johnson are living the same lives, the storyline shifts to spotlight the pop star as the leading lady. The "Opalite" singer gets in a heated argument with her faux husband, Farrell, wearing a terracotta-tinted, silky slip dress from the New York brand Heirlome. For her jewelry, Swift wears a silver engagement ring (which shimmered just as brightly as her own Kindred Lubeck sparkler), a gold chainlink necklace, and additional rings.

Swift's Lace-Trimmed Staud Top and Skirt

The music video's final close-up captures Swift in the same Staud Evangeline Top that she wore in London a few months ago and on the "piano only" CD cover of "Patient Zero." This time, she seemingly slipped the glossy camisole into a matching maxi skirt, also in black.

Tonight, at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift—who made her VMAs debut in 2008—will make history. Not only is she being awarded the inaugural MTV VMA Artist Director Award, which will break her current tie with Beyoncé and make Swift the most-awarded artist of the VMAs, but she is also nominated nine times. What's more, her “Patient Zero” music video—starring herself, Dakota Johnson, and Colin Farrell—will premiere during the show.

The artist, of course, started the Big Night for Swifties on a high note, walking the red carpet in a Tamara Ralph Fall 2026 Couture dress that could’ve earned a leading role in the “Patient Zero” music video.

Stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer chose a sleeveless turtleneck gown with an opaque black bodice and a slightly sheer corset back. Then, the decidedly un-bejeweled top gave way to an asymmetrical maxi skirt, dripping in rhinestones from the delicately ruched waistband to the side-slitted hem. The drapery formed a rose-looking motif atop her hip, leaving Swifties wondering, "Could it be an Easter egg?"

To finish the black-and-bejeweled look, Swift accessorized with diamond drop earrings, strappy silver stilettos, and her Artifex Fine engagement ring, of course, all of which sparkled just as much as the Tamara Ralph skirt.

Now, this isn't Swift's first time debuting a music video at the VMAs: She did the same in 2017 when she welcomed Swifties to the Reputation era with "Look What You Made Me Do." But last time, she wasn't at the award ceremony. In fact, she skipped every Award Season soirée (including the Grammys and the American Music Awards) during her circa-2017 media blackout. Swift didn't return until 2019, and by then, her red carpet fashion was in full Lover mode.

Swift channeled her seventh studio album's vibrant color palette in a hand-beaded Versace blazer dress, featuring a blend of blue, green, gold, and neon pink sparklers. Her black thigh-high Christian Louboutin boots and emerald green Lorraine Schwartz earrings, however, slithered some Reputation-era edge into the look.

Swift waited until the Midnights era began in 2022 to return to the VMAs red carpet. As soon as she arrived in the Oscar de la Renta dress dripping with diamonds, Swifties assumed it was a nod to Reputation's "Look What You Made Me Do" music video. (In it, she lies in a jewel-filled bathtub scene, with strands of rhinestones spilling down her figure.) It turned out that she was teasing the arrival of "Bejeweled," the lead single on Midnights, instead.

Surprisingly, the "Bejeweled" Oscar de la Renta dress didn't shut down the Reputation (Taylor's Version) rumors. In fact, her most recent MTV VMAs looks fueled them. Three years ago, she modeled a custom asymmetrical Versace dress in the album's signature shade. Even her ankle-strap Jimmy Choo stilettos and Van Cleef & Arpels rings received the Reputation-coded memo.

In 2024, Swift shocked the masses again in a tartan-covered corset and skirt with equally grunge-goth shorts, thigh-high Stuart Weitzman boots, and black leather opera gloves. Nothing about the bespoke Dior design (inspired by Resort 2025 styles) was on Swifties' bingo cards. Neither was the UFO-printed tapestry that adorned her after-party Monse outfit.

Even for the hardcore Swifties, it's nearly impossible to predict Swift's next MTV VMAs move. But that's part of the fun: never knowing which designer, era-specific shade, or Easter egg-laden bling she'll debut on the red carpet. Better yet, the surprises could continue if she changes outfits inside the Peacock Theater or hits the after-party scene. Stay tuned.

If there’s one awards show where playing it safe on the red carpet has never been the norm, it’s the MTV Video Music Awards. Over the years, the VMAs have given us everything from naked dresses and theatrical costume changes to fashion moments that have become almost as famous as the music itself (see: Lady Gaga’s meat dress). And with some of music’s biggest names converging in Los Angeles for the 2026 ceremony, this year’s red carpet has plenty of potential to carry that tradition on.

The night is already shaping up to be a major one. Madonna leads the nominations with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine and Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter with seven apiece. PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, Shakira, and Tate McRae are also among the evening’s top contenders.

Madonna is set to open the ceremony with her first VMA performance in 23 years, while Kacey Musgraves will return to the VMA stage for the first time in five years with a tribute to Dolly Parton. The lineup also includes Raye making her VMA performance debut and Lisa giving the TV debut of her new single “SaWaDiKa.” This year’s nominee class brought plenty of fresh faces, too, with 26 first-time nominees, including Olivia Dean and Kali Uchis.

Then there’s Swift, who is poised for an especially momentous night. She will receive MTV’s inaugural Artist Director Honors for her contributions to music-video storytelling. The award will also make Swift the most-awarded artist in VMA history. And she’s adding another event to her schedule: Swift will premiere the music video for her new single, “Patient Zero,” during the broadcast, just two days after the song arrived on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.

But before all the Moon Person trophies were handed out, there was the red carpet. From established VMA fashion veterans to first-time nominees, these are the 2026 looks worth remembering.

Taylor Swift

For her big night, Taylor Swift, styled by Joseph Cassell Falconer, arrived in a dress to match the occasion. The Tamara Ralph design started with a black turtleneck bodice with sheer mesh panels. The sleeveless top then gave way to a shimmering silver maxi skirt. A back slit on the asymmetrical style offered a peek at the strappy silver stilettos from Le Silla, while a single (visible) chandelier earring by Leviev nearly grazed her shoulder.

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor, who is nominated for Best Collaboration for “Hard Part,” kicked off the naked-dress trend in a crochet-like black gown from Zuhair Murad’s Fall 2026 Couture collection. Her swept-up hair emphasized the plunging neckline, while a belted waist, feathered cuffs, and a feather-trimmed hem added texture.

Lisa

Lisa took red carpet dressing literally in a sheer red column gown with a corset-like bodice from The Attico. A voluminous furry stole by Quine Li framed her shoulders and extended into a sweeping train, creating a striking contrast with the body-skimming silhouette. The singer-actor, who is nominated in four categories tonight, kept the palette monochromatic with matching pointed-toe pumps and a red hair accessory. Zoom in to see the chunky silver cuff rings on her fingers.

Normani

Normani leaned into high-shine glamour in a Robert Wun gown that paired a liquid-metal bodice with a black trumpet skirt and long sleeves-turned-opera gloves. An oversized botanical adornment bloomed from a single shoulder, softening the dress’s futuristic finish. The singer, who was styled by Jyo Bridges, skipped the hat shown on the runway, instead pairing the look with chandelier earrings and a pared-back bun.

Tyla

In true VMAs fashion, Tyla—who is presenting at tonight’s ceremony and was styled by Ron Hartleben—skipped a top, arriving instead in a bra (which became a bona fide trend by the end of the red carpet) and low-rise pencil skirt from Mowalola’s Spring 2027 collection. The skin-baring set leaned into Y2K nostalgia with a bold blue snakeskin print and coordinating choker. Even the heels were in a snakeskin print.

Charli XCX

Before changing into a black mini dress, fishnet tights, and sunglasses to open the VMAs alongside Madonna, Charli XCX hit the red carpet in a custom Saint Laurent set styled by Chris Horan. The floor-length skirt erred on the side of modest, but the cropped top told a different story, with a partially sheer finish that pushed the look firmly in Charli territory. Voluminous sleeves and trailing ribbons added a touch of gothic romance, while a handful of Fope cocktail rings kept the accessories relatively restrained.

Ciara Miller

The Summer House star Ciara Miller channeled a 2000s pop star in a suede bra and matching lace-up pants by Aiden Euan. The current Dancing with the Stars contestant styled the Y2K-coded look, in a trendy chocolate brown, with a Western belt and Pandora jewelry.

JoJo

JoJo, who returned to the VMAs for the first time in a decade, continued the bras-as-a-top trend, arriving in a black studded triangle bra and a floor-length skirt dripping in crystals at the waist. The high-shine skirt revealed the tops of her towering platform heels, turning a lingerie-inspired look into a red-carpet-worthy number. Her jewelry matched the sparkling skirt detailing, with multiple bracelets and rings from Djula, Kallati, and Zydo.

Raye

Raye brought her signature Old Hollywood glamour to the VMAs in a shimmering, semi-sheer halter gown styled by Eniola Dare. The plunging neckline and delicate embellishment of the dress, from Georges Hobeika’s Fall 2027 Couture collection, gave the classic silhouette a sultrier edge. Meanwhile, jewelry from Angara doubled up on the shine.

PinkPantheress

PinkPantheress traded her usual Y2K cool for something more feminine. The British singer-songwriter, who has multiple nominations for “Stateside,” stepped onto the carpet in an archival polka-dot Nina Ricci look from the Pre-Fall 2011 collection. The floaty silhouette, sweet ruffles, and playful print leaned refreshingly retro.

Slayyyter

Following a performance at Tommy Hilfiger's New York Fashion Week show, nominee Slayyyter went boho chic in custom Kallie Collett, styled by Hunter Clem. The beige asymmetrical dress draped ethereally across the singer-songwriter's body before falling into an uneven hemline that trailed behind her. The Wor$t Girl in America singer finished the look with strappy Cristahlea heels and a statement necklace.

Dakota Johnson

While Dakota Johnson skipped the official red carpet, viewers still got a glimpse of her award-worthy look when she stepped out to present Taylor Swift with the Artist Director Honor. The star of Swift’s “Patient Zero” video wore an elegant open-back sequin slip dress from Calvin Klein Collection. She accessorized the Kate Young-styled, micro-strap blush look with a sparkly necklace from Messika and strappy heels (accented by a gold anklet).

On the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet, there are no rules. Since the first "music video Grammys" in 1984, the ceremony has maintained its reputation as Award Season's wildest ceremony. (See: Lady Gaga's meat dress or Lil' Kim's seashell-shaped nipple pasty.) Once again, all bets were off at the 2026 MTV VMAs on September 27: the bras-as-tops trend took over the red carpet before Dakota Johnson delivered a take on the naked dress on stage.

Marie Claire is looking back at the most memorable celebrity looks that set the "wear whatever you want" tone for names like Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Taylor Swift, and more. At the MTV VMAs, audience reactions to the red carpet circuit typically range in emotions, from "that's cool" and "she's so iconic" to "I didn't see this one coming" and "what is that?" For instance, at the inaugural 1984 ceremony, Madonna made waves in a punk-rock wedding dress, complete with a semi-sheer corset, a tulle tutu, and the famous "Boy Toy" belt. Over a decade later, Rose McGowan risked it all in one of the most memorable naked dresses of all time: a chainmail midi that freed the nipple and revealed her G-string thong. Fast forward to 2010, and Lady Gaga debuted an asymmetrical midi dress, a matching headpiece, and wedge heels, all sculpted from nearly 50 pounds of raw flank meat.

Now, because MTV VMAs loyalists have seen it all (underwear-as-outerwear, hip-high slits, teddy bear bodysuits, you name it), it's not easy for A-list artists to shock the masses anymore. So, pop princesses like Swift, Carpenter, Tyla, and Addison Rae surprise fans with Easter egg-laden looks, rare archival loans, and tributes to music's biggest icons.

All this to say? The MTV Video Music Awards have too many memorable red carpet looks to count. But we tried. Keep scrolling for standout style moments from Cher, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Cardi B, and so many more.

Madonna at the 1984 MTV VMAs

Before performing "Like a Virgin" at the first MTV VMAs, Madonna posed in a lingerie-inspired corset and a polka-dot tulle skirt. Lacy fingerless gloves and a bridal-white belt with a "Boy Toy" buckle pulled the on-stage outfit together.

Whitney Houston at the 1985 MTV VMAs

Whitney Houston's effortlessly elegant skirt set at the 1985 MTV VMAs—with its stark white beadwork and '20s-inspired fringe—might be the most modest fashion moment on this list. We won't forget it nonetheless.

Cher wearing Bob Mackie at the 1987 MTV VMAs

The year before Cher won her first Oscar in a naked Bob Mackie number, the late costume designer dressed her in a sheer corset dress at the 1987 MTV VMAs.

Christina Applegate wearing vintage Ceil Chapman at the 1989 MTV VMAs

Despite it being the Music Video Awards, Christina Applegate matched her vintage Ceil Chapman dress to a floral-print headscarf the movie-star way. Even the way the tea-length skirt swayed in the wind felt cinematic.

Sinéad O'Connor at the 1990 MTV VMAs

While making history as the first female artist to win Video of the Year, Sinéad O'Connor set aside the glitz and glamour of Award Season, wearing a white nightgown-style maxi dress and combat boots.

Cindy Crawford at the 1993 MTV VMAs

Cindy Crawford is a model, not a musician, but that didn't stop her from stealing the show at the 1993 MTV VMAs in a bejeweled little black dress and a cross-shaped pendant necklace.

Janet Jackson at the 1994 MTV VMAs

In 1994, red carpet dressing took a casual turn when Janet Jackson posed with her Moon Person while wearing a black T-shirt, denim overalls, and a baseball cap. The pop star proved that less-is-more looks can still be memorable.

Sandra Bullock at the 1994 MTV VMAs

Four years before Sandra Bullock became a witch for Practical Magic, she looked the part in a transparent off-the-shoulder top and an equally bejeweled mini skirt. Even the actor's dark lipstick looked witchy.

Courtney Love at the 1995 MTV VMAs

Courtney Love created her own dress code at the 1995 VMAs, layering ripped fishnet tights under a lingerie-style slip dress and a leopard-print coat.

Lauryn Hill at the 1996 MTV VMAs

Leopard print took center stage at the VMAs in the late '90s. In 1996, Lauryn Hill followed Love's lead by accessorizing her white suit with a leopard-print headpiece.

Gwyneth Paltrow at the 1996 MTV VMAs

Little did Gwyneth Paltrow know—when she attended the 1996 VMAs in a red velvet Gucci by Tom Ford suit—that it would become one of her most memorable outfits ever.

Mariah Carey wearing Calvin Klein at the 1997 MTV VMAs

Mariah Carey made herself unmissable at the 1997 ceremony. Her custom Calvin Klein look—featuring a spaghetti-strap bra top and a column skirt with a hip-high slit—lived up to its "revenge dress" name. (News of her and Tommy Mottola's divorce dropped days before the VMAs.)

The Spice Girls at the 1997 MTV VMAs

The Spice Girls made their MTV VMAs debut in 1997, each channeling their famous monikers. Victoria Beckham looked posh in a little black dress and lace-up stilettos; Geri Halliwell matched her red, white, and blue bodysuit with platform sneakers; Mel B paired a leopard-print jacket with thigh-high boots; Emma Bunton wore a cobalt blue babydoll dress; and Mel C went Sporty Spice mode in a Ralph Lauren tracksuit.

Rose McGowan at the 1998 MTV VMAs

Rose McGowan's naked dress at the 1998 MTV VMAs was literally hanging on by a thread. Believe it or not, the back of the black chainmail look became even more transparent, exposing her G-string thong.

Pamela Anderson wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the 1999 MTV VMAs

Pamela Anderson's fluffy pink hat went down in MTV VMAs history, right alongside her brocade-covered corset and Dolce & Gabbana sequined trousers. The look was so iconic that Beyoncé recreated it for her 2024 "Bodyguard" music video.

Lil' Kim at the 1999 MTV VMAs

In 1999, Lil' Kim accessorized her lilac, one-sleeved jumpsuit with an electric purple wig, platform pumps, and the pièce de résistance: a seashell-shaped nipple pasty.

Destiny's Child at the 2000 MTV VMAs

Destiny's Child preferred red carpet looks that were sisters, not twins. So, at the 2000 VMAs, Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, and Kelly Rowland all wore different black bottoms, but shimmered in the same crystal-covered leather corsets.

Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 MTV VMAs

Whether she's at the Golden Globes or the Oscars, Jennifer Lopez rarely follows traditional dress codes. That's why the VMAs are the perfect award show for her. In 2000, when she walked the red carpet in a bra top, low-rise flared trousers, and a bedazzled bandana, nobody batted an eye.

Britney Spears wearing Dolce & Gabbana at the 2001 MTV VMAs

Before Britney Spears delivered one of the most iconic VMAs performances of all time (dancing to "Slave 4 U" while holding a seven-foot-long python), she showed off a lace Dolce & Gabbana dress and peekaboo lingerie.

Christina Aguilera at the 2002 MTV VMAs

In 2002, Christina Aguilera showed no shortage of skin in a classic Y2K uniform: a crisscross bra top and an itty-bitty denim skirt. As if the outfit didn't feel trendy enough, the singer accessorized with a newsboy cap, too.

Gwen Stefani wearing Louis Vuitton at the 2004 MTV VMAs

Gwen Stefani shone the spotlight on Marc Jacobs's Louis Vuitton era at the VMAs, modeling a pin-up-style bustier and a crimson-colored skirt before the show began.

Rihanna at the 2005 MTV VMAs

Denim—whether an A-lister dresses it up or down—has always been welcome at the MTV VMAs. In 2005, Rihanna gave white jeans a classic RiRi twist, styling them with a cropped camisole, a beaded vest, sky-high sandals, and a belly chain.

Fergie wearing Dsquared2 at the 2006 MTV VMAs

Fergie walked the VMAs red carpet and performed her hit single, "London Bridge," in the same flirty academic 'fit from Dsquared2: a cropped Oxford shirt, a mossy green tie, and plaid micro shorts.

Taylor Swift wearing KaufmanFranco at the 2009 MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift's one-shoulder KaufmanFranco gown at the 2009 VMAs isn't just memorable for its cascading silver sequins. It was what she wore to accept the Moon Person for "Best Female Video," when a certain rapper interrupted her speech.

Lady Gaga at the 2010 MTV VMAs

Lady Gaga creates her own fashion rules at the VMAs; she always has, and she always will. In 2010, the pop icon broke all of them by wearing meat on the red carpet. Why? "If we don't stand up for what we believe in, if we don't fight for our rights, pretty soon we're going to have as much rights as the meat on our bones," she told Ellen DeGeneres after the award show.

Beyoncé wearing Lanvin at the 2011 MTV VMAs

Minutes after Beyoncé announced she was pregnant with Blue Ivy while singing "Love On Top," she changed into a neon orange Lanvin gown and showcased her growing baby bump.

Katy Perry wearing Versace at the 2014 MTV VMAs

Channeling the denim dress that Britney Spears wore to the 2001 American Music Awards, Katy Perry enlisted Versace to design a patchwork homage from old jeans.

Taylor Swift at the 2014 MTV VMAs

When Swifties discovered the "Blank Space" singer's Mary Katrantzou look at the 2014 ceremony boasted embroidered letters of the alphabet, they were certain it was an Easter egg about her upcoming album, 1989. Turns out, it was just shifting her fanbase's focus to the new record's modern pop era—and its cool blue color story.

Miley Cyrus wearing Versace at the 2015 MTV VMAs

When Miley Cyrus hosted the VMAs in 2015, she put on a show, switching one risqué outfit for another. She started the night in a metallic silver, space-age-inspired harness, a chandelier-looking mini skirt, and not much else, courtesy of Versace.

Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Stars at the 2015 MTV VMAs

After the "Bad Blood" music video won "Video of the Year," Swift celebrated with the star-studded cast, including Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Gigi Hadid, Mariska Hargitay, Karlie Kloss, and more. Swift's bejeweled houndstooth two-piece stood out from the crowd, though.

Beyoncé wearing Maison Francesco Scognamiglio at the 2016 MTV VMAs

In 2016, Beyoncé's album Lemonade took home eight trophies at the VMAs, but she won as soon as her seafoam green gown from Maison Francesco Scognamiglio—and its gravity-defying feather collar—hit the red carpet.

Kim Kardashian at the 2016 MTV VMAs

Kim Kardashian's semi-sheer LBD at the 2016 VMAs looked custom-made for her, but the off-the-shoulder style was actually vintage John Galliano. See? She's been an avid archival collector for years.

Hailey Bieber at the 2017 MTV VMAs

Back in 2017, Hailey Bieber (then Baldwin) dipped her toes into the naked dressing trend. The jumpsuit from Zuhair Murad's Fall 2017 Couture collection featured silver embroidery, an open back, and intricate line work.

Gigi and Bella Hadid at the 2019 MTV VMAs

Bella and Gigi Hadid were each other's plus-ones at the 2019 VMAs. Bella's beige skirt set—complete with a Cyrus-sampled harness—hailed from the London-based designer Charlotte Knowles. Meanwhile, Gigi went with a sand-colored corset and taffeta trousers from Tom Ford.

Megan Fox wearing Mugler at the 2021 MTV VMAs

Megan Fox's custom Mugler midi dress looked like a second skin at the 2021 VMAs. Setting the bone-in bra aside, the rest of the slightly sparkly slip was nearly invisible.

Jennifer Lopez at the 2021 MTV VMAs

In 2021, the laces on the "Let's Get Loud" singer's cropped David Koma turtleneck matched the thigh-high cut-outs on her blinged-out mini skirt.

Taylor Swift at the 2022 MTV VMAs

For the 2022 VMAs, Swift's stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, chose a naked-adjacent Oscar de la Renta dress that featured more rhinestones than fabric. The mirrorball-looking mini was an Easter egg tied to Midnights.

Doja Cat at the 2023 MTV VMAs

Believe it or not, Monse didn't weave Doja Cat's distressed white dress out of real-life cobwebs. Doubling down on the naked dressing trend, the rapper's pointy PVC pumps showed skin, too.

Megan Thee Stallion at the 2023 MTV VMAs

Not only did Megan Thee Stallion's black underwear emerge from beneath her corset dress's see-through mesh, but her belly button ring did, too. It also set a sheer standard for her future naked fashion. See: her debut Milan Fashion Week dress.

Chappell Roan at the 2024 MTV VMAs

Bringing Joan of Arc to life at the 2024 VMAs, Chappell Roan committed to the medieval bit in a burgundy Y/Project gown, a cross-shaped pendant necklace, and armor-inspired accessories.

Addison Rae at the 2024 MTV VMAs

Addison Rae twirled onto the 2024 VMAs red carpet in a custom Miss Claire Sullivan co-ord. In a move that would've made Madonna proud, the "Diet Pepsi" singer showed off a padded white bra and underwear with a tulle train attached.

Sabrina Carpenter at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Sabrina Carpenter left an impression on the 2025 VMAs, posing with her Moon Man in a rare, circa-1986 sequined cocktail dress from Bob Mackie's archives. Better yet, she changed into another archival Bob Mackie moment for the after-party, one originally worn by Cher.

Tyla at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Last year, the applause-worthy vintage pulls just kept coming. Tyla, for instance, transformed a Chanel Spring 1993 top into a micro-mini dress, layering loads of Pandora jewelry atop its quilted exterior.

Zara Larsson at the 2025 MTV VMAs

Zara Larsson's custom mini dress by Irish designer Sorcha O'Raghallaigh gave the naked trend a whimsical makeover. The sheer fabric was embroidered with strategically placed 3D flowers, a signature motif in Larsson Land.

Teyana Taylor wearing Zuhair Murad at the 2026 MTV VMAs

Teyana Taylor, a presenter and nominee in the Best Collaboration category, started the 2026 VMAs on a very naked note, turning heads in a black Zuhair Murad gown from the Fall 2026 Couture collection. Between the plunging neckline and the sheer crochet-style fabric, the feather-trimmed design showed as much skin as possible.

It marked a risqué detour from the former Marie Claire cover star's past Award Season attire (see: her subtly sheer Chanel gown at the 2026 Oscars, her butt-cleavage Schiaparelli moment at the Golden Globes, and her cut-out Tom Ford look at the Grammys). But the VMAs are the perfect fête to risk it all in the name of fashion—and it paid off.

For Swifties, this week is what "wildest dreams" are made of. It all started on September 22, when Taylor Swift announced her new single, "Patient Zero," coming in a matter of days. Before her faithful fans could process the fact that she's releasing new music less than a year after her latest era, she debuted a deluxe album called The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. In the midst of all the excitement, Swift delivered some familiar fashion: On the cover of a sold-out CD, the pop star appeared in a lace-trimmed top from Staud, which she wore in London months ago.

"Patient Zero" marks the Grammy winner's first single since releasing Toy Story 5's "I Knew It, I Knew You" in early summer. In true Swift style, she celebrated the news with not one, but three collector's edition CDs, each featuring its own photoshoot—and an outfit change. The newlywed wore a little black Khaite dress on the first cover, a cashmere Gabriela Hearst tank top for the "piano version," and Staud's Evangeline Silk Top for the "acoustic version."

Each fashion brand has played a part in Swift's style story: She wore the same Gabriela Hearst tank during the Speak Now: Taylor's Version era in 2023. Two years later, she revealed she bought her masters back while wearing a periwinkle polo sweater and light-wash jeans, both by Khaite. Staud, on the other hand, joined her street style collection as recently as April 2026.

This year, the L.A.-based label has inspired some of Swift's most Easter egg-laden looks, beginning with her striped sundress in April. While a clock counted down the minutes for the Toy Story song release on her website, she channeled the Disney Pixar film's signature color story in Staud's baby blue Wells Midi Dress, a lemon yellow Lady Dior Bag (to match the Pixar Ball, of course), and red-bottom Christian Louboutin sandals.

One week later, Swift saved a spot for Staud's Evangeline Top in her London luggage. While on a date with her husband, Travis Kelce, she styled the cowl-neck camisole with a lace-trimmed Fleur du Mal skirt, a leather Toteme trench coat, and black Celine sandals.

The "Patient Zero" photo spotlighted the top's slim straps, peekaboo lace, and draped neckline, leaving fans wondering if the photo was taken after her date night at Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat. However, in Bishopsgate, London, the "Bad Blood" singer accessorized with a Chanel charm necklace and diamond hoops from Anita Ko—not the elongated earrings seen on the "Patient Zero" cover. Perhaps Swift simply wanted to wear a look aligned with the CD's minimalist mausoleum-looking backdrop. Knowing her, though, the top—and the less-is-more, pre-wedding wardrobe it hails from—means more than that.

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This NFL season, Taylor Swift’s outfits are two-for-two at Kansas City Chiefs games. Last week, while her husband’s football team defeated the Denver Broncos, the pop star won the fashion game in a gingham Guest In Residence dress. On September 20, both newlyweds' winning streaks continued: Swift scored another style touchdown in a $40 tank top that sold out before Travis Kelce’s team delivered the 40-yard, game-winning field goal.

For the second time since her Madison Square Garden wedding, Swift returned to Kelce’s VIP suite at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium. She wore one of her most casual game day looks yet, featuring acid-wash jeans and a tank top (in red-and-black Chiefs colors, of course) from Wear by Erin Andrews. Minutes after it appeared on the jumbotron, Swifties snatched every size of the tomato red top, complete with black trim, a scooped neckline, and retro-inspired typography. You can't blame her devoted fanbase: The A-lister rarely styles something this wallet-friendly.

The Grammy winner's accessories, on the other hand, are still available. These include Mejuri's garnet Heirloom Ring, diamond hoop earrings by Chicago-based jeweler Dana Rebecca, and a black leather The Row belt. The goes-with-everything belt joined Swift's archives years ago. First, it finished her New Year's Eve outfit in 2023, before cinching black Agolde shorts in 2024 and a custom sports jersey dress by Ganni in 2025.

As for her sold-out tank top, longtime Swifties know the sports commentator's fashion brand has been her game-day go-to since her first NFL season as a Kansas City Chiefs WAG. Three years ago, she paired a Chiefs-branded windbreaker from Wear by Erin Andrews with a Balenciaga bustier top and black lace-up Prada boots. Fast forward to a Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens game in 2024, and Swift sold out a diamond Kansas City Chiefs dog tag from Andrews's collaboration with BaubleBar.

Not only are Andrews's designs perfect for football outings, but the founder also played a small part in Swift and Kelce's love story: Back in 2023, the NFL player commented, "I owe you big time," on Andrews's Instagram after she encouraged Swift to "go on a date with this guy." Perhaps wearing the sports reporter's label is the "Cruel Summer" singer's way of thanking her.

Regardless, Andrews is "grateful" for Swift's game-day support. "If you have anything and she puts it on…I mean if you own a Kleenex company and she wipes her—yes, this was a huge moment,” she said on Late Night With Seth Meyers in 2023. “I started screaming and freaking out and singing all my favorite Swiftie songs. And then yeah, we restocked, and we sold out. Thank you, thank you, Taylor Swift."

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Taylor Swift is more than a once-in-a-generation songwriter with a phenomenal voice. The pop star's cultural reach extends far beyond the mic, and her recent Emmy nominations make that clear. This year, Swift received a nod as both performer and producer on The Eras Tour: The Final Show. Though the Creative Arts Emmys confirmed ahead of the main ceremony that she didn’t win, the nominations alone speak to her talent. Still, fans hoping to catch her on tonight's red carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles were left disappointed when she skipped.

Instead, on September 14, Swift traded the step-and-repeat for a seat in the stands next to Tom Cruise at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, cheering on husband Travis Kelce in the Chiefs game. For the occasion, Swift slipped into a red-and-white plaid look, which is no doubt a nod to the Chiefs' official team colors.

While she didn’t make it to the Emmys this evening, Swift hasn’t missed out entirely on red carpets this year. On June 11, the "Opalite" singer arrived at the Songwriters Hall of Fame red carpet wearing a gorgeous Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton. Featuring a corseted bodice, a daring high slit, and a dramatic train that swept the floor, it commanded attention. Perhaps the most eye-catching detail, though, was the arrangement of embroidered florals scattered across the gown from top to bottom.

Stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer anchored Swift’s look with a custom black clutch and heeled sandals. Shimmering jewels—including Mindi Mond earrings, a Jessica McCormack tennis bracelet, and her custom Artifex Fine engagement ring—helped to pull the entire look together.

If this gown looks familiar to any of you fashion enthusiasts reading, it’s probably because you saw it on Givenchy's Fall 2026 runway during Paris Fashion Week earlier this year. However, the dress looked very different on the catwalk—it had a thigh-grazing hemline and was styled with floral over-the-knee boots.

Several months before her Songwriters Hall of Fame appearance, Swift had another major red carpet moment at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. There, she wore a custom pastel green Wiederhoeft set: a sequin-adorned corset and matching mini skirt. Falconer finished off the two-piece with satin sandals, a sparkly Spinelli Kilcollin tennis bracelet, and dazzling Dena Kemp drop earrings.

Between the corseted glamour of the Givenchy gown and the playful sparkle of the Wiederhoeft co-ord, Swift’s red carpet run this year has covered a lot of ground. Her style, just like her music, doesn’t stick to one lane. We’ll never know what she would’ve worn to the Emmys tonight, but if her track record is any indication, it would’ve been worth the wait.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are regulars on New York City's restaurant scene, scoring hard-to-get dinner reservations at Via Carota, Chez Margaux, and The Corner Store since 2023. But on September 6, the Ambassadors Clubhouse hosted their first public date night as a married couple—an outing that Swift and Kelce marked with matching takes on fall's stripe trend.

While it's only been three weeks since Swift's last street style look (featuring a little lavender dress by Delphine), she switched from warm- to cold-weather colors during her time away. The pop star rejoined the city's fashion circuit in a silk-blend, slinky Stella McCartney halter dress—its diagonal stripes a cool-toned combination of brown and metallic gold.

Since Swift has been a loyal Stella McCartney shopper for over 12 years, it's no surprise that the dress came from the London-based brand. (Her sold-out, chocolate brown bucket bag hailed from the designer's catalog, too.

This year alone, Swift has sourced the Paris Fashion Week mainstay for a peplum bridal-white button-down, a cap-sleeve LBD, and a patchwork bomber jacket and jeans at a Kansas City Cavaliers basketball game in May.

As for the rest of her accessories, the Grammy winner stayed true to her signature stack: her Artifex Fine engagement ring and an opal jewelry set that once belonged to Elizabeth Taylor. Swifties might recognize her Spinelli Kilcollin tennis bracelet from the iHeartRadio Music Awards, or her Mindi Mond citrine-and-diamond earrings from her Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Aquazzura's Twist Sandals are also familiar to Swift's longtime fans: She owns the same double-strap heels in burgundy velvet, beige raffia, and now, metallic rose gold.

Back to Swift's dress through. Stripes were one of fall's leading fashion trends. Lines in all shades and sizes bounced from the runways of Vivienne Westwood and Mugler to Issey Miyake and (of course) Stella McCartney. The motif even returned to the Couture Fall 2026 circuit, thanks to Chanel and Fendi.

Swift and her stylist, Joseph Cassell Falconer, aren't the only ones taking style cues from recent runway shows. Kelce's ivory short-sleeve shirt also featured subtle stripes.

If Kelce keeps tapping Swift for outfit inspiration, Kansas City Chiefs football fans are in for another fashion-forward NFL season.

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Mint green is the last trace of The Life of a Showgirl era remaining in Taylor Swift's wardrobe. After wearing the shade at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Easter egg enthusiast even showed off a pale green manicure. But just in time for fall (the unofficial season of Red), the cool-toned hue met its ruby match—in a decidedly non-festive way. Earlier this month, Swift expanded her Dôen collection with a dress in Fall 2026's most elegant color combination.

On August 24, the Recording Academy finally shared clips from Swift's conversation with CEO Harvey Mason Jr. The pop star's Icon Session—a 20-year retrospective into her career—covered everything, ranging from her beginnings in Nashville to re-recording Taylor's Version tracks. Later, when it was time for an acoustic mash-up of "I Knew It, I Knew You," "August," and "All Too Well," she tucked the Dôen Nelida Dress behind the piano she played on the Eras Tour.

For the Q&A-turned-performance, stylist Joseph Cassell Falconer sourced the Swift-beloved L.A. brand for a sleeveless silk chiffon slip (inspired by 1930s-era evening gowns), complete with cascading ruffles in a muted shade called "Green Jasper." To interrupt the Showgirl-coded color story, Dôen pinned handmade millinery flowers—in a rich ruby red—to her right shoulder's slim strap.

Once the Grammy winner's new soundbites dropped online, the $798 maxi dress sold out in minutes (such is the case for most Swift-approved pieces, especially if they're designed by the equally popular Dôen). Her bezel-cut diamond earrings by Retrouvaí and chainlink tennis bracelet from Effy Jewelry, on the other hand, are still available—if you have five figures to spare (each).

Whether she was in the recording studio, filming a music video, or accepting seven iHeartRadio awards, mint green has played a major part in Swift's Life of a Showgirl looks. However, after her Icon Session, Swifties couldn't help but connect the color to her first self-titled album, which is the only record that hasn't been re-released yet. Green was all over the "Tim McGraw" singer's debut cover, as well as the album-specific section of her Eras Tour merch.

For fashion fans, the color of her Dôen dress wasn't just an era-defying choice, but a fresh-from-the-runway one, too. At Versace's Spring/Summer 2026 show, a model paired pale green capri pants with a strawberry red tank top, stacked beneath pops of blueberry.

Fast forward to the Fall/Winter 2026 circuit, and Valentino and Gabe Gordon revived the color combination trend for round two. At Valentino, creative director Alessandro Michele layered a shoulder-padded sage shawl over a satin crimson mermaid skirt. Meanwhile, New York-based designer Gabe Gordon pinned a botanical-looking brooch to the lapel of a model's striking green sweatshirt.

It's not the first time that a Dôen dress has sold out following a Swift spotting. Earlier this summer, she wore the Ashlynn Midi Dress, which isn't available anymore either, but occasionally resurfaces on select retailer sites.

The designers behind Dôen are "longtime fans," too: "It’s beyond thrilling every time [Swift] wears something from one of our collections," Dôen co-founders Margaret and Katherine Kleveland told Marie Claire last year.

So, fingers crossed they'll do their fellow Swifties a solid and bring back the mint green number. In the meantime, shop an assortment of similar styles below.

Shop Mint Green Dresses Inspired by Taylor Swift

In Marie Claire's Meet Cute, we have a chance encounter with pop culture's latest man crush.

As I write this, Owen Thiele is getting dressed for Taylor Swift’s wedding.

The actor and podcast host admits he is “delighted and terrified” at the prospect of attending the Event of the Century™, which is the appropriate emotional combo meal for a rising star like Thiele. (“You pronounce it thee-uhl,” he says kindly when we first meet in a low-key but perfect Greek place called Kyma in Manhattan.)

Born in Texas and raised in Hollywood, Mr. Thee-uhl has the kind, firefly-bright eyes of a favorite English teacher and the wit of a Jane Austen heroine. He can speak with easy fluency about underrated pop albums, overrated restaurants, and the joy of randomly seeing your cousin at Erewhon. On TikTok and Instagram, he makes jokes about being a “diversity hire” while running circles around other online comedians. A current bit includes getting salsa lessons from Maluma; another video shows him hyping up his “outfit of the day” without knowing where any of his clothes actually come from. Whether online or on television, Thiele somehow manages to exude the vibe of someone you really want to hang out with. Celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter and, of course, Swift herself already do. For the rest of us, there is plenty of Thiele on-screen lately.

Currently, Thiele stars as Anton, the compassionately cool goof in Adults, FX’s deadpan take on Gen Z living that’s about to release its second season. The 29-year-old Scorpio has had laugh-out-loud turns in the TV shows Hacks and Overcompensating, and wildly fun indie films like Theater Camp and Idiotka. He also hosts "In Your Dreams," a podcast on Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network that draws a rotating cast of internet-famous and Hollywood-adjacent guests. It’s broadcast from a bed surrounded by Y2K fan collages—Hannah Montana! Lizzie McGuire! Camp Rock!—and includes occasional interruptions from Jared Ellner, the celebrity stylist who is also Thiele’s longtime partner.

Through Ellner, Thiele has learned “how to chill out a little bit” and how private and public dynamics don’t need to be reconciled. “Everyone who sees us together thinks I’m the talker,” he says as we settle into a lunchtime booth. “But what you’d never know is that when it’s just us, he is the talker! I’m pretty quiet, I swear.” Ellner has also guided Thiele on how to dress for a pop mogul’s wedding (he wore a crisp black Saint Laurent tuxedo with a satin cummerbund to the Swift-Kelce nuptials) and that “the fashion world is way scarier than Hollywood.”

Thiele has something of a home court advantage when it comes to stardom: He was raised by prolific music producers; his grandfather is responsible for the 1967 hit “What a Wonderful World.” (“My middle name, Louis, is actually for Louis Armstrong, who sung the song.”) One of Thiele’s second cousins is the storied comedian Bob Balaban; another is, somehow, Jodie Foster’s child. (“We don’t really get into it,” Thiele says cheerily.) From the ages of 6 through 17, Thiele attended Crossroads, the L.A. nepo-hub that has educated all manner of elite, from the outstanding (Kate Hudson, Maude Apatow, Maya Rudolph) to the frightening (Spencer Pratt). “Am I a nepo baby, too?” Thiele asks as we devour the watermelon salad we swore we weren’t hungry enough to eat. “I mean, people call me one and maybe it’s true. But it’s also more complicated than that.”

Here’s what Thiele means by “complicated:” Adopted at birth by a white Jewish family, Thiele grew up affluent and “obsessed” with his parents. (“I think I would have literally jumped off the tallest building if I had to share my parents’ affection with anyone!” he exclaims.) Their house was also “the party house” for holidays, birthdays, and rollicking backyard barbecues, where “a revolving door of people were constantly coming in…I truly had the most wonderful childhood.”

Thiele credits his parents’ thriving social life with early training in both friendship and social graces. He also notes that they surrounded him early with “Black role models” like the punk musician Justin Warfield, and “queer role models” like his aunt Sid. Still, it’s not easy being the only Black kid at Rosh Hashanah in Beverly Hills. “Now I can laugh about it,” says Thiele, “but as a kid, I was going to a white woman in Beverly Hills and asking her for a blowout! That’s not exactly hardship, but it’s strange.”

When I ask if Thiele follows conversations about transracial adoption on social media, including adoptees who have spoken critically about separation from their families of origin, Thiele shakes his head. “I can’t speak for anyone else’s experience, but I have chills thinking about my parents, in the best way.” He speaks of a recent encounter with his mom’s best friend. “She told me, ‘Owen, I don't know if I believe in God, but once when I look at you and your parents, I believe someone's up there.’ And literally, I feel the same way. It was so meant to be, so that's the beautiful part.”

He takes a breath. “The not beautiful part is that as a kid, I was asking for a side-part in my dreadlocks and nobody was saying, ‘Hey, maybe there’s something else we can do.’” The actor says that as he got older, “I realized the full extent of being a Black man in America. I thought, ‘Oh god, I have to take this seriously…I’m not a tiny little white girl walking around my neighborhood.’ When people would look at me funny when I was walking in Beverly Hills, I realized, ‘Wait, they think I’m, like, plotting a burglary!’ Which was just so dark and sad and scary.” He admits he is “still processing this wakeup call” and the way his racial and queer identities intersect with the Hollywood world that shaped him.

Partly to suss all this out, and partly because fish-out-of-water narratives are the protein on the sitcom food pyramid, Thiele is currently developing an autobiographical Prime Video scripted series, Off Color, with Broad City co-creator Ilana Glazer. “I met her when I was still really young, like 24,” says Thiele. “I was so ready to jump into the comedy scene and she was ready to accept me.”

Before they can dig into the new material, however, Thiele has a heap of current work on his plate that would make any actor—much less “a certified NYU dropout like me!” as he gleefully exclaims—swell with pride and cower in stress. Currently, it’s trying to “promote the fuck” out of Adults, which comes back for season 2 on August 27. “In Hollywood, there’s this saying that you never know if a project is going to work until it’s done. But I swear, with Adults, you could see it on the page. [Series creators] Ben Kronegold and Rebecca Shaw are such good writers…and then once we were cast, they integrated parts of us into the show. I knew from the first day on set that it would be amazing.”

But building the Adults audience took some time, and after season 1’s debut, Thiele says he waited over six months to be called back to the Toronto set. “It was very anxiety-inducing and very emotional for us, because we wanted to be back so badly! We love each other! And I found myself questioning my instincts for the first time. I was like, ‘This show is so funny. If it didn’t hit, does that mean my sense of what’s good is just off?’”

It was not. Season 2 of Adults filmed from December 2025 to May 2026, and Thiele reports that the FX network “gave us complete creative freedom” to make the comedy they wanted to see in the world. Meanwhile, both The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter noted Thiele’s performance for its warmth and—in Gen Z parlance—yearning. In fact, one of the new season’s funniest plots focuses on Thiele’s Anton, a hyper-popular but secretly lonely city kid who can make friends with anyone, coaching a grieving boomer parent (played by Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Susie Essman) through basic Facebook etiquette. An oft-referenced season 1 storyline saw Anton become besties with a new neighbor who turns out to be a serial killer.

“This would absolutely happen to me!” Thiele admits in a fit of laughter. “But I think Anton befriends everyone because he’s really terrified of being alone, but totally unable to be vulnerable with other people. And I would do it because I’m kind of the opposite. I’m so open that I want everyone to be just as open with me!...I’m constantly trying to get other people to explain what makes them tick.” This is an easy sentence to fact check. At least four times in the span of our interview, Thiele interrupts himself to ask me what I think, how I feel, or if either of us should “just fuck it and get bangs” (no) or “just fuck it and get french fries” (yes).

That easy familiarity is also pushing Thiele’s second current project, the "In Your Dreams" podcast, into cult hit territory, as evidenced by increasingly A-list guests like Lizzo and Suki Waterhouse. He says when Alex Cooper of "Call Her Daddy" fame first approached him about doing a show, he was worried he wouldn’t have enough material. “I just rambled into the camera, and Alex was like, ‘No, Owen, put that out. Exactly that.’ I was worried it was gonna rot people’s brains because it’s just me telling stories and getting other people to tell stories. But in this age of AI, being human is the opposite of what’s gonna rot our brains. Being human is kind of the solution to that…And the big part of being human is being interested. Computers can’t be excited to hear from you.”

But Thiele cannot worry about future computer overlords because he is filming season 2 of Overcompensating, a college comedy set in 2010 about a queer athlete (Benito Skinner) coming out of the closet. Thiele plays George, an “elder” (read: upperclass) gay hot kid who tries, often disastrously, to coax Skinner onto the Yellow Brick Road. “I based the whole character on Raven Symoné in That’s So Raven,” Thiele says with a grin. “The coolest queer mentor ever on TV!” After Overcompensating, it’s on to Peaked, a comedy from Thiele’s Theater Camp co-star Molly Gordon about badly behaved grown-ups at a high school reunion.

And of course, there is the T. Swift wedding. Thiele and Ellner were invited “the old-fashioned way,” he says—meaning, “she said ‘you’re coming to my wedding’ when she cooked us a beautiful meal” of flaky white fish and rice pilaf. “She's an unbelievable chef,” Thiele insists, “to the point where Jared looked at her and said, ‘Are you hiding a chef in a closet?’ She was like, ‘No, I cooked it.’ She’s kind of one of those girls that’s good at everything, you know? Like those girls from high school?...She’s even funny, genuinely funny. And I work in comedy, so I don’t think anyone is funny. I think she can do literally everything.”

That includes talent spotting. Swift cast Thiele in two of his first-ever roles—as a pool party bestie in the 2019 music video for “You Need to Calm Down,” then again as a fellow office bro in “The Man”—before he began blowing up. “I met her at an agency party, and she’d seen Eighty Sixed, which was a web comedy I did—the only thing I’d really done!” Swift got his number and texted him about the videos, which led Thiele to believe he was getting scammed. “Yeah, right, Taylor Swift is texting me. But she was.” Thiele says he found out when the video hit YouTube because of her fans. “The tags. The mentions. My phone died.”

I ask Thiele if he would like the level of success that leads people, one day soon, to track his own friendships with the zeal of a parasocial executive secretary. “Oh gosh, no,” Thiele says, and his eyes say he really means it. “I think of fame as Lindsay Lohan; always getting chased and having to be so intentional about finding your peace.” He mentions that last year, Hailey Bieber came on "In Your Dreams," “and two days later, there are still paparazzi outside of my house looking for her. She handles it all with such grace. I…would not.”

I ask Thiele what he means. “Well, first of all,” he says conspiratorially, “I would ask the paparazzi’s names. Then I would make them sit down with me and explain how they became a paparazzo. If it was affecting their mental health. Why they wanted to take pictures of famous people, you know? They wouldn’t get anything done. I would just keep them talking.”

It's been 41 days since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot inside New York's Madison Square Garden. Still, photos of the newlywed's custom wedding gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture remain hidden in her vault. That's not to say Swift is lying low. On August 12, for her first public sighting since saying "I do," Swift traded bridal whites for a little lavender dress.

While we don't know much about Swift's wedding dress, her post-nuptials look is already available to buy. The lilac mini is from Delphine, a two-year-old, New York-based brand founded by Canadian fashion designer Tanya Taylor.

For a reservation at Annabel’s, a private members’ club in London, Swift styled the $995 Mini Isabelle Dress, which featured slim straps, a V-shaped neckline, and a thigh-sweeping skirt. Metallic pink flowers adorned the dress, which shares the signature color of Swift's Speak Now era.

While Swift has been MIA since her wedding, her summer style has shown no shortage of floral-printed pieces. Similar blooms blossomed on her Dôen maxi in May; an Erdem mini at the Toy Story 5 premiere; her Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction gown from Givenchy; a butter yellow Simkhai slip at Tight End University; and her wedding guest dress in mid-July.

While the dress marked an Eras Tour-esque shift from her newly minted minimalist persona, Swift's accessories were so on-brand. The pop star sourced her ever-expanding Aquazzura shoe rack for the metallic gold "Love Struck" sandals she wore with a Ralph Lauren dress in June 2026. To continue the gold color story, she carried a crystallized ombré clutch from Christian Louboutin as a crossbody.

Swift's finishing touches? A seemingly shorter haircut and the Cartier Santos Demoiselle Watch she's worn on many nights out with her husband, Travis Kelce. (This five-figure timepiece isn't to be confused with Cartier's famed Panthère De Cartier Watch, a Christmas gift from her then-boyfriend, Kelce, in 2024.)

Weeks before walking down the aisle in custom Dior Couture, Swift rotated between bridal white and little black dresses. Some celebrity brides don't stop wearing white once the marriage certificate is signed—one of her best friends, Selena Gomez, wore a white summer dress from Dôen weeks after marrying Benny Blanco.

Swift, on the other hand, is entering her honeymoon era in the late-summer lavender color trend, as endorsed by Stella McCartney, Chloé, and Burberry (all Swift-approved ateliers, btw). Whether or not you're a newlywed yourself, trade your well-worn LWD for the little lavender dress instead.

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