Taylor Swift’s most trusted designers over the years: from her punk rock Louis Vuitton
Taylor Swift is the highest-paid female entertainer in the world as she’s the only woman who made it to the Forbes’ top 10 list, earning a whopping US$92 million in 2022, thanks to her highly successful album Midnights.
The 33-year-old superstar is not only one of the richest pop divas of 2022, she’s also a fashion icon. Her style is never boring as her chameleon-like nature helps her rock a variety of looks, whatever the occasion. Whether she’s casually strolling down the streets of New York or rocking up to red carpet events, we can be sure that her fashion choices are uniquely hers.
So, who are her go-to designers?
1. Oscar de la Renta
The “Gorgeous” singer is clearly a fan of Oscar de la Renta, as it’s been her designer of choice on the red carpet on multiple occasions.
Take for instance her dazzling crystal sheer minidress from the MTV Video Music Awards last year. The head-turning ensemble decorated with silver chains was a bold move for the songstress, who rocked it boldly without skipping a beat. Swift complemented the US$25,000 piece with sparkling Louboutin heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
A year earlier, she made history as the first female artist ever to win Grammy’s album of the year three times and she did it in an unforgettably charming floral dress. From Oscar de la Renta’s autumn/winter 2021 collection, this tulle dress is appliquéd with about 200 colourful blooms, and was the perfect choice for the floral princess.
For the premier of Cats in 2019, she picked another classy Renta number. She wore a satin gown covered in floral and leaf patterns with the orange-red and black theme from the brand. The gown’s palette was perfect for her character from the film – a ginger catwoman Bombalurina. It cost almost US$18,000, per Insider
2. Elie Saab
The “Style” singer also favours bold colours and for that, she picks Elie Saab.
Swift channelled mermaid vibes back in 2015 for the Grammys in the brand’s shimmering emerald-turquoise gown. She matched it with a pair of opal Paraiba earrings and rings by her favourite jeweller, Lorraine Schwartz – worth an estimated US$1 million in total.
The “Red” singer appeared in another Elie Saab number when she was crowned as the “Woman of the Year” at Billboard Music Awards in 2012. She stunned in a red chiffon sleeveless gown with a lace bodice.
A year later, she once again chose a red-wine haute couture gown with sophisticated embroidery to receive the rare Pinnacle Award at the Country Music Awards for artists who take country music to a worldwide audience.
3. Atelier Versace
For even more vibrant colours, Swift often looks to Atelier Versace. In 2016, she arrived at the Grammys in a colourful two-piece ensemble: a coral top and a H๏τ pink floor-length cutaway satin skirt.
Later in 2019, she opted for the Italian house again at two events during the same month of August. At the Teen Choice Awards, she combined her rainbow-printed bodysuit with a blazer from Versace’s pre-autumn 2019 Voyage Barocco
Meanwhile, at the MTV Music Awards, she wore another colourful sparkling blazer from the Italian fashion house, fully encrusted with Swarovski crystals from its Cruise 2020 collection. She mixed it up with a shimmering pink crop top and Christian Louboutin thigh-high boots.
4. Balmain
5. Louis Vuitton
The “Bejewelled” singer has added Louis Vuitton to her list of favourite designers in recent years.
At the 2016 Met Gala, she tried out an unexpected punk rock look with a silver-scaled minidress from the brand, paired with dark lipstick and lace-up shoes.
