Toy Story 5 World Premiere Performance
Worn On: 6/9/26 // los angeles, ca
the commentary
Once inside the Dolby Theatre, Taylor had an outfit change for a touching performance with Toy Story soundscape legend: Randy Newman. Taylor delivered the first live rendition of her original song for the film “I Knew It, I Knew You" then came together with Newman to duet “You’ve Got A Friend In Me."
Taylor swapped out her Erdem mini from the step and repeat for a full-length yellow gown by Oscar de la Renta. Where Taylor has never previously worn Erdem to a red carpet event, ODLR is a recognizable go-to designer for her. Besides greeeeeeeeeeeen, I’ve always fostered a secondary soft spot for Taylor in yellow. It just glows on her, don’t you think? The yellow hue makes an obvious tie into the iconic typography of Toy Story, the flowers continue the evening’s soft and sweet vibe, and sparkles will always be an excellent choice to shine under a stage spotlight. Additional floral clips were entwined into her hair which was let down from the red carpet’s half updo style into a loose romantic plait down her back. The styling choice had me first thinking of Rapunzel - perhaps another nod within the animated Disney universe and to amplify the soft “princess” energy. Among her other jewels she swapped out from her red carpet look includes a high/low moment between a diamond drop pair of earrings by Alder Fine and a coordinating yellow CZ pendant by Nadri Jewelry.
Taylor pointed out in the 20/20 special “Toy Story 30 Years and Beyond”, how grateful she felt to have Randy Newman’s blessing to submit an original song for Toy Story as the entry of “I Knew It, I Knew You” in the film makes her the only other contributing songwriter to the 30 year history of the franchise outside of Newman. It had me thinking that her Oscars campaign to win “Best Original Song” next year is off to a very strong start.
the clothes
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