New York Time Magazine: 30 Greatest Songwriters
Worn On: 4/28/26 // new york times magazine
the commentary
Taylor, in named one of New York Time Magazine’s 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters, gave a rare lengthy discussion of her craft, the fickleness of fame, the machinations of the industry, and navigating how to create art for public perception. It was a fascinating glimpse into her artistry - I look forward to giving it more listens to parse through everything she discussed.
Naturally, the visuals that paired with the interview were most of note for me. Such is the power of fashion! Knowing this interview would be a filmed sit down adds intrigue to the intention of choosing certain pieces.
I first noticed how this styling seemed to visually extend her most recent outings. There's an echo to the black top and creamy skirt formula from April 8. While incorporating the vintage opal bracelet by Darlene De Sedle, part of a suite that was originally created for Elizabeth Taylor, first seen on April 27, alongside April 8's necklace stack. These repeat elements makes this feel familiar, even if it's new!
The asymmetrical hem of the top, the skirt’s tie detail, and her hair swept over one shoulder worked in tandem to create a long, fluid line that was best appreciated in the wider shot. I wondered if this was a deliberate framing choice on the part of the crew? In the pulled back frame, the outfit feels relaxed and loose - like an exhale. This projects a markedly different image than, say, a tailored trouser set might have. Here, everything feels soft and languid. Between the fabric and drape, I thought the ensemble tied into Taylor’s overall demeanour of feeling grounded and at ease. What a treat it was to hear her speak so candidly, passionately, and confidently about songwriting - all while composed in an outfit that befitted her sense of calm. As a counterbalance, the neutral palette, sharply minimalist strappy heels (I swooned!), and sparkling jewels did the work to bring polish to the look.
The last few years has seen Taylor really gravitate towards the love of a stack. It was fun to see that affinity canonized in this interview as she discusses her career and songwriting craft. The pieces I’ve recognized so far are all repeats from Taylor’s personal jewelry collection. Her Audry Rose stack we’ve previously seen her wear in November 2025 and more recently earlier this month on April 8. Her Serpent & The Swan ring we also spotted during scenes in The Release Party of a Showgirl.
The most recent additions I noted are her opal Darlene De Sedle pieces - she wore this bracelet’s fraternal twin out in New York City last night (April 27). These new opal pieces to Taylor’s jewelry box were originally part of a suite sold via Christie’s in 2011 which fetched $125,000USD. Its original owner? Elizabeth Taylor. Many thanks to my friend Marion Fasel of The Adventurine for confirming that of Elizabeth’s widely amassed jewelry collection that she purchased many Darlene De Sedle pieces through the late 1990s. For Taylor, the provenance of these pieces to Elizabeth, combined with the stone in question, has a doubly layered connection to The Life of a Showgirl - “Opalite” and, of course, her most recent single “Elizabeth Taylor.” The power of fashion!
And many thanks to @closetofdakotajohnson for the Zoe Lev necklace find. Taylor has many monogrammed pieces in her collection and this ’T’ script necklace adds to it.
the clothes
Feature Photo courtesy of New York Times Magazine