Taylor Swift's influence goes beyond her music and tours, extending to her evolving fashion sense. With the UK leg of her Eras Tour approaching, fans can draw inspiration from her iconic looks, including her choice of frames and shades that reflect the fashion of each era of her musical journey.
Let’s enjoy this fusion of eyewear, fashion and music by celebrating each era of her illustrious career.
Fearless era-inspired sunglasses
"Fearless" holds the record for being the most awarded in country music history and marked Taylor Swift's successful transition into pop music. It debuted at No. 1 and became the best-selling album of 2009. At the tender age of 18, Taylor made history as the youngest artist to achieve this feat. She became the youngest-ever artist when she was 20 years old to win a Grammy Award for "Album of the Year" in 2010, along with other accolades. Two of the album's singles, "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me," resonated with millions of fans and solidified her presence in the pop music industry.
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To capture this era's essence through luxury designer sunglasses, our affordable collection of tinted sunglasses in brown, gold, and yellow hues is a perfect choice. They reflect the glamorous, fairy-tale vibe of "Love Story" and the earnest yearning of "You Belong with Me." This pair of sunglasses tie together the sparkle and glam of Taylor’s Fearless performances and symbolise the bright, hopeful themes of her most iconic songs from this era.
Radley RDS Mina 109 Gloss Clear
Speak Now era-inspired frames
"Speak Now" was created when Taylor Swift wanted to project her inner soul. The album sold a million copies within the first week and held the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 for the first six weeks. "Speak Now" is Swift’s first-ever self-written album. During the "Speak Now" era, she was often seen wearing retro-themed outfits with looser curls and glamorous makeup.
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"Back to December" is a sincere apology expressed through a beautiful melody, bringing out feelings of nostalgia and regret. On the other hand, "Enchanted" is a dreamy, romantic song filled with wonder and hope. For this magical, whimsical vibe, choose glasses frames in a purple colourway with a Havana print. This adds a fairy-tale charm to your look, making you feel like you've stepped into Miss Swift's enchanting musical eras created through her evocative storytelling.
Levi's LV 1034 09R 51 Havana Cyclamen
Red era-inspired frames
The "Red" album marked a major genre shift from her country music to the world of pop music. The album was top of the Billboard 200 for seven weeks, making Taylor Swift the first female artist to have three consecutive albums at number one for six weeks. During this time, she went for a bold and vibrant style, often sporting red and vintage outfits with her signature bright red lip shade. Her fringe also became a key part of her look.
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Pair your pretty outfits with our collection of bold red frames to capture the essence of the "Red" era. The red colour captures the album's fiery passion, complementing the song's rebellious vibe. These glasses frames reflect the intensity of the album, especially songs like "I Knew You Were Trouble" and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, which are still popular in clubs and house parties.
Feel Good Collection Russell Transparent Red
1989 era-inspired sunglasses
In 2014, Taylor Swift released her album "1989," which was a massive success, continuously spending 11 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The album won Album of the Year at the Grammy’s, marking a significant evolution in her music and style. With pops of colour sprawling across the music videos, the style trends she created are probably something you’ve been eyeing for a long time.
Source: Music video of “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift
Who hasn’t jammed along to the line “But I've got a blank space, baby… And I'll write your name”? Guess what! We have a similar pair of sunglasses online from Le Specs at an affordable price.
Le Specs Air Heart Oatmeal
Reputation era-inspired sunglasses
Known widely as a "revenge album" addressing her conflicts with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, "Reputation" is her sixth studio album, marking her bold return to the public eye. The album talks about her rising from the ashes like a phoenix. It also has intimate tracks inspired by her rumoured boyfriend at the time, actor Joe Alwyn.
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The rock-heavy album spent four weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, introducing a darker aesthetic with deep-coloured lipsticks, a shaggy bob, and snake motifs. Cat eye sunglasses would best capture the "Reputation" era's bold and mysterious vibe. They complement the intense energy of "Are You Ready for It?", the defiant tone of "Look What You Made Me Do," and the flirtatious shades of "Gorgeous" or "Dress."
Linda Farrow 136 Black C1
Lover era-inspired frames
“Lover” debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, her sixth consecutive album to do so and it was the best-selling album of the year. This era was hallmarked by pastel pinks, blues, yellows and purples, signalling a lighter era of rebirth and light.
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Designer glasses in a pink colourway evoke a sense of innocent love. Much like the lyrics of “Lover,” these glasses invite you to hum along: “And you'll save all your dirtiest jokes for me...And at every table, I'll save you a seat, lover”. If you have opened your playlist and are already singing lyrics to the iconic bridge of The Eras Tour, know that we are already jamming along with you.
Barbour BAO-1008 161 Pink
Designer frames inspired by Folklore and Evermore
Folklore is one of the most sought-after albums, featuring country music style with strong storytelling and lyricism. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned another Album of the Year at the Grammys, outselling every other album that year.
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Folklore and Evermore featured a warmer aesthetic with rusty browns and autumnal hues. Swift wore her hair curly and in a bun for Folklore and kept her curly fringe but favoured a single braid for Evermore. Our tortoiseshell/Havana-based acetate frames are a perfect match for this era, as they let you frame your folklore with the melodies of “August,” “Illicit Affairs,” “Cardigan,” or “Betty.”
Missoni MIS 0149 086 Havana
Midnights era-inspired sunglasses
Midnights, one of her latest albums, shattered all records, making Swift the first artist to win “Album of the Year” four times. On Spotify, Midnights broke records for the highest single-day and single-week streams.
With popular songs like “Anti Hero”, “Midnight Rain”, and “Bejewelled”, she is indeed bejewelled in diamonds with a rather dark palette, midnight blues and sparkles around her. The collaboration with legendary artist Lana Del Rey and the Gen-Z favourite Ice Spice for “Snow on the Beach” and “Karma”, respectively, made audiences yearn for more of her music. Wear Chloe’s signature aesthetic pair of sunglasses and spruce up your outfit of the day!
Chloe Bonnie Heart CE764S 035 Grey
and….something from The Tortured Poet’s Department too…
With many literary metaphors and intense emotions, the newly released album “The Tortured Poet’s Department (TTPD)” has already broken Spotify’s record as the most streamed album in a day, with over 300 million streams. With melodies of “Fortnight”, “So Long, London”, and the fan favourite “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”, the TTPD club is growing stronger every day.
If you’re attending the UK leg of the Eras Tour and you love The Tortured Poet’s Department, why not pair up your outfit with a greyscale pair of shades to match the album's theme?
Ray-Ban RB3025 Aviator Gunmetal 004/78 Polarised
Are you ready for the Eras Tour? With long hours at concerts, don’t forget to carry your eye care essentials from Feel Good Contacts in your bag. Sing with the crowd and take beautiful pictures and reels with your friends. Don’t forget to tag us @feelgoodcontacts.