Concert Couture: Reimagining the Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Craze in Fine Jewellery

August 26, 2024

By Livia Primo Lack

7 min read

The mega-star singer and songwriter Taylor Swift has brought jewellery front and centre to her record-breaking Eras Tour, with super fans starting a tradition of building and exchanging beaded bracelets during her concerts. But what if the essence of this friendship bracelet trend could be reworked to include diamonds and precious gemstones? Here are some fine jewellery suggestions to help you “make the whole place shimmer” this summer.

Taylor Swift has become a household name, with hits like ‘Love Story’, ‘Blank Space’, and ‘Bad Blood’ often playing in the background of teenagers’ and parents’ lives. The lyrics to her catchiest tunes have become the motifs of the friendship bracelets fans make and trade during her concerts. The trend started with the lyrics to Swift’s song ‘You’re On Your Own, Kid’, where she sings: “So, make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it.” Fans took these lyrics to heart, and this trend has become a beloved tradition for concertgoers. Exchanging these homemade jewels allows fans to connect and share their passion for Swift’s music creatively and uniquely, accessorising their concert outfits.

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