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The cryptic queenleaves subtle(and not-so-subtle) messages everywhere (rememberfive holes in the fence?
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)so why not her clothes too?
By any measure, Swift is gorgeous and stylish.
Tl;dr: Shes the one who found all theTortured Poets Departmentclothing Easter eggs.
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Taylor Swift Styleis the definitive Swift style Bible, Chapelle tells me.
Like Swift herself, Chapelle is thorough and eagle-eyed…some might say a fanatic.
Most helpfully, she finds affordable dupes for many of Swifts items.
Have I purchased boots worn by Taylor and identified by Sarah?
But I asked for them for my birthday.
Just before the release ofTTPD, Chapelle and I caught up over Zoom.
And Tree Paine, if youre reading this, hey take her words seriously.
She knows what shes talking about.
Glamour: What is your process?
Do you have Google alerts when Taylor gets photographed?
How does a person run a Taylor Swift style account and identify all this stuff?
Sarah Chapelle:I follow a lot of really awesome update accounts.
Theres Google alerts, theres tweets that come through, and even good old-fashioned Swiftie group chats.
Or, theres a certain cut of denim or trendy silhouette that indicates its probably Free People.
What does this bag represent?
Maybe the last time she carried it was like 2014, and thats a worthwhile thing to bring up.
Shes the key in of person who loves to repeat things and recycle accessories.
So then, how do you think she gets dressed in the morning?
Or do you think she has someone in charge of that?
As a medium of communication, her fashion is a tool that she likes to wield and utilize.
Which was very tricky of her.
How much jewelry does she own versus what is lent to her?
Does this apply to other pieces of her wardrobe?
That quirk factor to her outfits.
The personal whimsy she sometimes brings to her styling.
Taylor has the freedom to wear Chanel one day and Prada the next day.
Has she ever really picked a brand or partnered up with a designer?
Not to an explicit extent where shes a contracted ambassador for a brand.
I think thats very admirable and cool.
We know that she does have fashion connections.
Its funny you mentioned Gucci.
While I was looking through your book, I thought, She should only wear Gucci.
Every time I thoughtshe truly hit the nail on the head, that was the brand.
Thereve been so many instances where I have discovered that my sweet spot for Taylor is theGucci column gown.
Its fantastic on her.
Shes carried many, many Ralph Lauren bags over the course of her career.
Speaking of partnering up with designers, do you thinkshes going to go to the Met Gala?
She doesnt have to perform again until the ninth and its on May 4.
She technically has availability in her calendar to go.
Its whether she wants to prioritize attending that is kind of up in the air.
But what does the Met Gala provide for the worlds most famous superstar at this point in time?
I would love if she attended.
Because shes done it a number of times.
Thats got to be her decision, right?
No ones telling her to do that.
I think they were just very comedic oopsies.
You think she thought she was wearing them the right way?
What do you say to the discourse among non-Swifties that fashion is one area where shes weaker?
Shes so good at almost every other aspect of being a celebrity.
I mean, Taylor Swift made headlines whenshe cut her hair into a bob.
That was a huge, earthquake-level change in her cinematic universe.
How would you describe herTortured Poetsstyle?
There are many instances fromFearlesstoSpeak Now,and even into1989,where Taylor loves a heeled loafer.
She loves a pleated, flippy plaid miniskirt.
Even in the1989era, she loved a knee-high sock.
So bear that in mind when you listen.
Do they all have Easter eggs, or are we just looking at vibes?
The most important thing to know is that context matters.
You cant really analyze her looks within an isolated bubble.
you better understand where she is and why shes there.
it’s crucial that you understand that shes at a music festival with her boyfriend to support her friends.
Sometimes there may not be a meaning beyond the logistical requirements of that day.
If you could give her one piece of style advice, what would you say?
Which other celebrities are you following stylewise?
Is there anyone you pay as much attention to?
I dont pay this much attention to anybody else.
In terms of celebrities whose fashion I have enjoyed watching as of late, Zendaya obviously comes to mind.
Carey Mulligans recent awards season was like chefs kiss perfect for me.
I loved watching that unfold.
Blake Lively is always fun to watch.
I really like Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussexs personal style.
I like pretty much everything that Meghan wears.
If you had to describe Taylors stylein this current era, that iswhat three adjectives come to mind?
Feminine, thoughtful, relatable.
Until her next reinvention.
Elizabeth Logan is a writer in Los Angeles.
you could follow her on Instagram at@lizzzzzieloganif you dont mind cat pictures.
