タグ別アーカイブ: TAYLOR SWIFT

For most Taylor Swift fans, the news that she would be maid of honor at her best friend’s wedding didn’t come as much of a surprise. The singer values friendship, gorgeous dresses, and heartfelt speeches more than anyone — the only real shock was that she hadn’t been maid of honor a dozen times before. And when the first photos of Swift at Britany Maack and Ben LaManna’s wedding came out a few weeks back, there was no question in anyone’s minds that the star wasn’t a perfect choice for the occasion. But it’s Swift’s maid of honor speech for Maack, which you can hear in a new video, that makes it 100 percent clear — the singer was pretty much born to play this role.

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Posted by Maack on Sunday, the video showcases every aspect of the recent wedding, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony to the music-filled reception. Swift is far from its star — most of the attention is paid to bride Maack and groom LaManna, as it should be — but she’s featured throughout. There’s footage of her arriving at the rehearsal dinner, dancing with kids, and helping get Maack ready in her dress, but the main event is, of course, her maid of honor speech.

Although the entire speech isn’t shown, the clips that are are moving and sweet. Speaking about LaManna, whom both Swift and Maack met as children, Swift can be heard saying, “He would chase her and pursue her through middle school and junior high and high school, and their paths would diverge, and then come back together, and it would be so magically unpredictable but at the same time, so incredibly fated, just like the best love stories are.”

T.Swift talking about love stories? No surprise there. Yet the sweetest part of the speech comes when she speaks about about her friendship with Maack. “My favorite accomplishment of my entire life is that everything in my life has changed except for me and Britany,” Swift says in the video. “She was my partner in crime at Brownies sleep-away camp, and she was my date to the Grammys.”

Awww. It really is nice to see that Swift and her childhood BFF have stayed close through the years, and that they were able to come together for such a special occasion. Swift herself says in the clip that she’s “overjoyed” for Maack, because she and the rest of the bride’s friends “know that the best parts of your love story are yet to come.”

Leave it to Swift to knock the maid of honor speech out of the part. But apparently, that’s not the only arena in which she killed during the wedding; the video shows a brief snippet of her taking the stage and singing a song, although, sadly, viewers can’t hear what it is. Perhaps it was a personalized version of “Shake It Off”? Or “You Are In Love,” her song for Lena Dunham and Jack Antonoff? Or maybe (and probably most likely), it was something new and original, and fans will just have to wait and see if it ever gets released to the public? Fingers crossed.

Check out the adorable video below to see Swift and her friends celebrating what clearly was an absolutely beautiful night for all.

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For this year’s Grammys look, Taylor Swift went higher, barer, brighter. The Atelier Versace coral and fuchsia two-piece highlighted assets that Swift has lately become known for showcasing (and why not). The bandeau crop-top — a Swift signature — exposed her taut torso while a high slit, floor-length bubble skirt opened to reveal exposed legs in matching short-shorts (like the ones she wore throughout her 1989 tour).

Billboard spoke exclusively with Donatella Versace about the inspiration behind Swift’s bold sexy look.

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What were you drawing from when you designed this look?

I was thinking about color blocking, which seems like a very simple idea. But this is pure couture. The complexity is in choosing the right colors, and then cut and fit to create the power and drama.

How did you and Swift collaborate on it?

She wanted a look that was young, sexy and fresh, as she is, totally reflecting her character. It was a pleasure to create this look for her. Taylor’s gown is the perfect example of how bold color can create such an incredible effect.

What’s your philosophy about color on the red carpet?

I love playing with color on the red carpet. For me, color is so important to capture a woman’s character and her power. How boring would the world be if we all dressed in dull colors? I’m Italian, I love passion and energy.

What kind of liberties can you take on the Grammys red carpet that you can’t for the Oscars?

My name is Versace — when did I ever play by the rules? Every time we create an Atelier Versace red-carpet gown, it is a unique reflection of the woman wearing it. I’m not thinking about the rules, but about the woman who is wearing the gown. I want them to look their absolute best, shining brighter than they’ve ever shone before. The red carpet is such an important moment for any star, when all the eyes of the world are on them.

Still, there must be a difference, even ever so slight?

On the Grammys red carpet, I’m able to push for particular styles, a more rock ‘n’ roll mood, and for the Oscars, I tend to design for the character the actors play in the movie as well as for the actors themselves. It’s my responsibility to give them perfection, and it is something I take very seriously. That is why when the icons of the world walk the red carpet, they wear Atelier Versace.

What is it like having Swift wear your design?

I’m very proud of this dress. Taylor is such an inspiration. She has become one of the biggest icons in the world in such a short time by being totally herself.

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