Taylor Swift Songbook Trail at The V&A South Kensington

BGUK_2983678 - Journey through Taylor's career with 13 stops showcasing a particular era of her music and prolific song writing. Discover a selection of costumes on loan from Taylor Swift, from customised cowboy boots worn during her breakout success as a country singer in 2007 to the jet-black ruffled shoulder dress worn in the most recent music video for her single Fortnight from the critically adored album The Tortured Poets Department (2024). As well, see instruments, music awards, storyboards, and previously unseen archival material that explores her childhood and recording legacy, many of which are on display for the first time. The trail has been designed by award-winning theatre designer Tom Piper and architect Alan Farlie. Taylor Swift | Songbook Trail marks the success of Swift’s UK tour and celebrates her creativity through costumes, songwriting and music videos, exploring the global phenomenon of the pop icon. 16 looks will sit alongside instruments played by the performer, music awards, storyboards and previously unseen archival material tracing Swift’s story from childhood to pioneering global artist. Items in video: - '1989' Sequinned ensemble designed by Jessica Jones and worn on 1989 world tour - '1989' Gold sequin catsuit designed by Zuhair Murad and worn on 1989 world tour