After nearly a decade of absence, Taylor Swift is rumored to make her return to the Met Gala this year. Whether or not she’ll bring along her new beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, remains to be seen, but nevertheless, Swift’s appearance is sure to make headlines.
Ahead of the 2024 ball, WWD looks back at Swift’s Met Gala style evolution.
2008 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2008 Met Gala.
Theme: Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy
Dress: Swift made her Met Gala debut in a gold sequined gown from Badgley Mischka’s fall 2008 collection. Statement drop earrings and a ruched leather clutch added a touch of country glam to her look.
2010 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2010 Met Gala.
Theme: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity
Dress: At Swift’s second Met Gala, she wore an ivory georgette gown by Ralph Lauren. Based on a design from the label’s spring 2005 collection, her frock’s ruffles were embroidered with sequins.
Jewelry: Fred Leighton and Lorraine Schwartz
2011 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2011 Met Gala.
Theme: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Dress: Swift channeled the “Savage Beauty” theme in a one-shoulder J. Mendel gown featuring lace details, layers of raw hem fabric and a floor-length train.
Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
2013 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2013 Met Gala.
Theme: Punk: Chaos to Couture
Dress: Swift put a glamorous spin on the punk theme in a J. Mendel gown featuring lace cutouts and a beaded neckline.
Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz
2014 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2014 Met Gala.
Dress: Perhaps Swift’s most popular Met Gala look to date is her blush Oscar de la Renta gown, which was crafted from satin organza. Adorned with intricate beading and a voluminous bustle, Swift’s cat, Meredith, couldn’t resist cuddling underneath it. “I’ve never seen more fashionable people lose their composure quicker than when a cat walks up to a satin, custom Oscar de la Renta dress and then decides to make a home inside of it,” Swift told People at the time.
Jewelry: Lorraine Schwartz
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
2016 Met Gala
Taylor Swift at the 2016 Met Gala.
Theme: Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology
Dress: Swift co-chaired the Met Gala (and debuted a platinum blond bob) in a sequined Louis Vuitton frock featuring a snakeskin pattern, leather panels and side cutouts. The pop star completed her look with high-heeled gladiator sandals.
Jewelry: Eva Fehren and Borgioni
Shoes: Louis Vuitton
