Remember how our parents would rave about icons like Cher, Elvis, and The Beatles? You know, those once-in-a-generation talents who fundamentally reshaped the music landscape? Enter our era’s game-changer: Taylor Swift. Swift’s ever-evolving style has become a key component of her icon status. Every album drop brings with it a fresh fashion era. Let’s break them down, shall we?

In the early days, we got the cowboy boots and ringlets à la Taylor Swift and the ultra-girly look of Fearless and Speak Now. Red gave us, well, a ton of red, specifically that pop of red lipstick. Reputation introduced us to Taylor’s edgy side. Lover was all about the cotton-candy pastels, Folklore and Evermore brought the ultimate cottagecore, and now we are in the dazzling glamor phase of Midnights.

Coming up, we’re diving deep into Tay’s show-stopping red carpet moments from every single era.

Taylor Swift smoldered in Versace at the most recent MTV Video Music Awards. The look was giving, “Yeah, I’m currently on the highest grossing tour of all time.”

In a nod to her tenth studio album, Midnights, Swift looked every bit like midnight rain in this glittering two-piece navy set by Roberto Cavalli. She complemented it with bejeweled earrings courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz.

Swift was also in her “bejeweled” era at the 2022 EMAs. The singer wore a custom David Koma look which featured a black bodysuit and a custom chainmail-style overlay. To pull the look together, she went for a green smokey eye.

Pre-Midnights, Swift got fans ready for what was to come with an Oscar de la Renta halterneck mini dress. Her Louboutin sandals matched the vibe—they were shiny silver with a T-strap and some hanging crystals.

Posing with her awards for Video of the Year, Best Direction, and Best Longform Video, Taylor shifted into another midnight moment: She wore a shimmering blue Moschino romper decorated with stars that evoked the midnight sky. Completing the look, she draped a white faux fur coat over her shoulders and added even more sparkle with glittery silver platforms.

In 2022, Swift solidified her status as the most-awarded artist in American Music Awards history. On that memorable night, she won all six awards for which she was nominated. Beyond securing Artist of the Year, she also won Favorite Country Album, Favorite Pop Album, and Favorite Music Video for her 2022 Red (Taylor’s Version) re-release. Furthermore, Swift was recognized as Favorite Female Pop Artist and Favorite Female Country Artist. Embodying her golden status at the AMAs, she radiated in a backless gold jumpsuit designed by The Blonds.

Taylor Swift was spotted at the premiere alongside Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien, the stars of her short film All Too Well. She wore a velvet red Etro suit, fitting given the album тιтle—Red (Taylor’s Version)—and paired it with stylish ankle boots by Alexandre Birman.