Met Gala 2022 is back, arousing excitement and curiosity about the gorgeous outfits and huge guests. Since 2016, Taylor Swift has been “missing” from this fashion event in recent years. However, the female singer’s name still receives attention.
Taylor Swift is a permanent guest at the Met Gala. Photo source: Getty Image/Stephen Lovekin
Although she has been “missing” from the Met Gala for many years, Taylor Swift is still a name that the community is interested in. In 2022, the name Taylor Swift appeared on the guest list again, but she also “escaped”. Fans are still waiting for the day she reappears on the red carpet of this fashion and art event.
On the occasion of the 2022 Met Gala, let’s look back with Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam on her appearances on the red carpet as well as her “transformation” journey at the Met Gala over the years.
Taylor Swift at the 2008 Met Gala
Taylor and a sequined dress from fashion house Badgley Mischka. Photo source: KAMBORIS
2008 was the first time Taylor Swift was invited to attend the Met Gala. That year’s Met Gala had the theme Superheroes : Fashion and Fantasy . However, Taylor Swift was just starting to gain fame in 2008, and therefore did not choose overly dramatic outfits. She chose to continue building the image of a country music princess through a sparkling yellow sequined dress from the fashion house Badgley Mischka.
Country music princess Taylor Swift’s trademark curly blonde hair. Photo source: Stephen Lovekin
In addition, the winner of the Country Music Album of the Year award at the 52nd Grammy chose an orange-yellow clutch purse to complete her outfit. In addition, Taylor’s signature curly blonde hair is still kept by the female singer in this impressive debut.
Taylor Swift at the 2010 Met Gala
Taylor Swift in Ralph Lauren’s design on the Met Gala 2010 red carpet. Photo source: Getty Image
In 2010, the Met Gala took the theme American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity . This theme is very suitable for the image of a country music princess, a classic American music.
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Taylor Swift’s concept of American beauty is a white off-the-shoulder dress from designer Ralph Lauren.
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Still has her trademark wavy hair, but this time, Taylor has neatly pinned it back to show off her sexy shoulders and bare back. She chose red lipstick to increase the vitality of her face. Gradually, curly blonde hair and red lipstick lips became Taylor Swift’s brand identity.
Taylor Swift at the 2011 Met Gala
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Met Gala 2011’s theme was Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty , honoring the talented and ill-fated designer. Alexander McQueen is famous for his grunge, rock n’ roll design style. Guests can (a) wear Alexander McQueen costumes or (b) not choose Alexander McQueen-designed costumes, as long as they dress according to the grunge theme.
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Taylor Swift chose option (b). With her position consolidated in the music industry, Taylor Swift has begun to escape the cocoon of being a country music princess. This is shown through the nude couture dress from fashion house J Mendel that Taylor Swift chose for the 2011 Met Gala red carpet. It no longer has the look of a princess but is more daring and spontaneous.
Taylor Swift at the 2013 Met Gala
Taylor Swift continues to choose J Mendal’s outfit for the 2013 Met Gala red carpet. The tuxedo with a studded collar and delicate see-through details cleverly shows off the female singer’s physical beauty. She paired the outfit with bold black eyeliner and nude lips.
Taylor chose makeup with the highlight being boldly lined eyes and nude lips.
Although in the eyes of most fashionistas, this outfit is not too suitable for the theme of Punk: Chaos to Couture . However, when applied to Taylor Swift of that day, this design still received approval. It can be seen that the “country music princess” has put a lot of effort into changing her image.
Taylor Swift at Met Gala 2014
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It can be said that 2014 is the year of Taylor Swift. Since the release of her album 1989 , Taylor Swift has almost dominated the international music market. The year 2014 also marked a turning point in the female singer’s journey of “transformation” from music to fashion style, leaving country music to switch to the pop market.
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At the 2014 Met Gala, Taylor was gorgeous in a pink satin Oscar de la Renta dress. Her short hair combined perfectly with her sexy bare back on the red carpet. She completed her outfit with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry, Christian Louboutin heels and her signature red lips.
Taylor Swift at Met Gala 2016
On the Met Gala red carpet in 2016, Taylor Swift caused a storm in the online community with a new image. She wore a silver, layered custom mini cutout dress, combined with knee-high boots from the fashion house Louis Vuitton and a sparkling ring from Eva Fehren on her hand. At the same time, plum-colored lips and platinum bob hair contributed to increasing the outfit’s effect. This is also Taylor Swift’s last appearance at the Met Gala red carpet to date.
Her outfit caused a storm on social networks. While the fashion world praised her, fans erupted in controversy. They think that Taylor does not fit this new image. Photo source: Getty Image
Either way, everyone has to admit that Taylor at the 2016 Met Gala left a strong impression. Photo source: Getty Image
From a sweet “country music princess” to a “pop queen”, from safe outfits to sharp, bold styles. Over the years, we have seen Taylor Swift constantly prove herself as a fashion icon worth learning from.