Performing Tight Ends & Friends Concert
Worn On: 6/23/26 // nashville, tn
the commentary
Last year, Taylor delivered an impromptu performance of “Shake It Off” in a short denim dress styled with a waist-cinching belt and boots. This year, a dressier approach! Given last year’s occasion was spontaneous, perhaps this is the result of pre-planning? To that, I absolutely loved the black strapless asymmetric dress. The level of detail in the hemline! My first impression was how it seemed quite fanciful for the occasion. Upon learning it was a custom piece I was intrigued! TEU is not a glamorous or high-profile event. Sourcing a bespoke piece for it perked my interest. Was it commissioned specifically or perhaps reworn from a private event? I’m curious.
Taylor has also worn custom Monse to the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Monse is founded by Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, the former creative directors at Oscar de la Renta - another brand Taylor has worn and loved for years. Indeed, there’s a Spring 2019 dress from ODLR that has elements of this Monse piece. The Resort 2027 collection, which this design appears to riff on, marks the pair’s renewed vision for their brand since stepping back from the storied American label in September 2025.
Styled with another pair of Aquazzura stilettos, I could see this ensemble working beautifully for a red carpet. The “Taylor” touch of that shimmering crystal-embellished trim looked great under the stage lights and I thought tied in well with the silver accessories of country singer Lainey Wilson who Taylor joined on stage to close out the evening.
TEU is now in its sixth year, having been organized by George Kittle, Travis Kelce, and Greg Olsen since in 2021.
the clothes
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