A collection of Taylor Swift’s personal items will go on display at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum later this month. The Storybook Trail gives visitors a chance to see shoes, music awards, childhood memories and iconic clothing belonging to the American singer.
The free exhibit opens July 27 and will feature custom cowboy boots worn by Swift on her 2007 Soul2Soul II tour, where she opened for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, as well as the black dress worn in the Fortnight music video, her collaboration with Post Malone from the latest album The Tortured Poets Department.
Each of the 16 outfits on display at the South Kensington museum will represent a chapter in the Grammy Award winner’s 20-year musical journey – from Nashville to now. The installation was designed by Tom Piper, whose recent work includes the V&A’s 2021 exhibition Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser.
Kate Bailey, the museum’s senior curator, theater and performance, said: “We are delighted to be showcasing a range of iconic looks worn by Taylor Swift at the V&A this summer – each celebrating a chapter in the artist’s musical journey. Taylor Swift’s songs – as objects – telling stories, often drawing on art, history and literature.We hope this theatrical path through the museum will inspire curious visitors to discover more about the artist, her creativity and V&A objects.”
The 34-year-old singer, who is currently on her record-breaking Eras Tour, will return to London in August for a mammoth five-day stint at Wembley Stadium. This will make her the first female artist to perform on the football field for more than three consecutive days.
She recently surprised the audience in Dublin when US footballer boyfriend Travis Kelce joined her on stage for a surprise dance performance.
Taylor Swift: The Songbook Trail will be open until September 8, with more information available at vam.ac.uk.
