Out and About in New York City
Worn On: 5/31/25 // New york city, ny
the commentary
Taylor was photographed out to dinner with Selena Gomez wearing a Gucci-full black and silver ensemble. To me this felt like a well-coordinated outfit top to bottom with all the pieces harmonizing and speaking to one another. The bamboo handle on her Gucci bag, an iconic design for the brand that’s seen recent reissues in honour of its original first released in 1947, and the diamond studs on her strand De Beers earrings add textural elements that play into the crystal trim of her Gucci set. While the black leather of her bag plays into the matte cady fabrication of the set itself. To me, this makes for great balance.
Taylor has long loved a matching set. Indeed, a coordinating crop top and skirt were the signature look of the 1989 era. Back then, her preferred silhouette leaned more towards a short sleeve crop top and skater skirt. Here, this slimmed tank and tighter mini still feel like classic Taylor, with a slight refresh. And we know she has always loved a sparkle.
The earrings are a repeat Taylor first debuted on the Golden Globes red carpet in January 2024 and has since reworn in a number of street style moments since, notably in December 2024 (sharing those flashbacks to stories!). While red carpet jewels are typically loans, Taylor continuing to wear them in outings like this indicates they’ve moved into her personal collection which the brand also confirmed via press release. The style name “Arpeggia” is a reference to “arpeggio” - the notes of a chord played in succession. De Beers said the suspended diamonds are to mimic the “musical notes on a score.” I’d be remiss if I didn’t note these earrings have 12 diamonds on them. Take that as you will!
the clothes
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