Our radiant songstress Taylor Swift has captivated us once more with her impeccable taste while out in New York City this week. As Swift exited the new Greek eatery Paros alongside prolific producer Jack Antonoff, her vertiginous heels had us instantly entranced. Always one to make a stylish statement, Taylor opted for none other than a Jimmy Choo and Jean Paul Gaultier collaboration pair, proving her fashion prowess yet again. These architectural wonders boasted the glossiest black leather counters and pointed toes, elevated ever so gracefully by crystalline wedge heels etched with iconic Parisian and London motifs.
In one graceful step, Ms. Swift melded two prevailing trends we simply cannot get enough of – minimalist classics and ornate heel sculptures. Designers across the continent have been enrapturing us with imaginative heel silhouettes, from those golden woven Bulgari serpents to Loewe’s upcoming capsule of heels mimicking modern art masterpieces. Yet the revival of the iconic pointed pump has held its own these past few years. Brands like Salvatore Ferragamo and Sam Edelman are reinventing their house classics, focusing on luxe leathers and soles built to weather everyday wear while still feeling utterly glamorous.
Leave it to our glimmering songstress to unite these two disparate trends into one knock-out pair. The visionary Jean Paul Gaultier added his avant-garde joie de vivre by way of the architectural heels, while Jimmy Choo lent his expertise in creating a time-honored silhouette that still feels fresh. Taylor lets the shoes take center stage, keeping the rest of her look simplistically chic as to not compete with the dazzling heels.
Of course, moments after stepping out in Czechoslovakian crystal-festooned heels that would make even Cinderella envious, our darling Taylor was named Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year. While the recognition comes as no surprise to those of us who have relished her words and music all these years, it is still a triumph worth celebrating. The prolific Ms. Swift delves into her world tour, songwriting, and yes, even her blossoming relationship with NFL champion Travis Kelce in Time’s newest profile. If anyone can make balancing astronomical success and budding romance appear graceful, it is Taylor.
As longtime Swifties know well, she does nothing without intention. Her sartorial selections reveal as much foresight as her lyrical storytelling. Whether in Valentino haute couture at the VMAs or in a pair of crystal-covered Jimmy Choos out to dinner, Taylor utilizes fashion to further her self-expression. We cannot wait to see what ensembles she selects for her inevitable slew of 2023 awards show appearances and performances. If her latest heel statement is any precedent, it will be yet another masterclass in style from the glimmer goddess herself. Stay tuned, darlings!
