Taylor Swift attends a wedding with Travis Kelce in New York City, NY wearing a bronze pleated silk gown by Maria Lucia Hohan.

Worn On: 5/16/26 // new york city, ny

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Taylor and Travis appeared as guests at a wedding tonight in NYC!

Taylor’s beautiful pleated full-length gown was an immediately recognizable one to me as Taylor has worn this designer before. First, many years ago in 2012 in the “Begin Again” music video. Then, more recently, at the “15 and Mahomies” gala in 2024. Such is the benefit of having a signature style - it’s that distinctive! While the gown is described as “gold” - which Taylor accessorized with via her coordinating Aquazzura bag and heels - it also sort of has an olive green sheen to it don’t you think? Or perhaps I should say … greeeeeeeeeeeen. 

Meanwhile, on the jewelry front, Taylor took the “Elizabeth Taylor” route by committing to wearing the full vintage opal suite by jeweler Darlene De Sedle that recently came into her possession. The earrings, bracelets, and ring all once belonged to the famed actress who purchased many of De Sedle’s pieces in the late 90s. This is our first time seeing all of the pieces worn together. Taylor has previously been spotted accessorizing outfits with the bracelets and ring separately. The earrings, worn for a more festive occasion out, give us the debut reunion of all the pieces together on Taylor. How stunning!

The Florida-based jewelry retailer Fox Estate Jewelry provided additional background on the timeline of events that led to Taylor acquiring this beautiful suite of opal jewelry. Following the Christie's auction of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection in 2011, Fox Estate acquired the suite. Fox Estate told WhoWoreWhatJewels that they sold the set around Christmas 2025 for a “six figure deal” to “a sports agent.” It appears that now we’re seeing the fruition of that sale! While not directly confirmed as a gift from Travis, it at least goes without saying that this suite would be a very thoughtful gift to Taylor. Its provenance in Elizabeth Taylor’s personal jewelry collection and its material composition of opals are both of massive significance to her.

Taylor later exited the wedding venue wearing Travis’ Fear of God blazer against shrugged on as a layer against the evening temps. Travis has been a longtime fan of the Los-Angeles based brand Fear of God, having worn their suits and other wares both off-field and on at Chiefs game days.

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