“Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” premiered in theaters Thursday, October 13th, making over $95 million at the box office. This concert movie made history as one of the biggest opening weekends of the year. While I don’t know that much about Taylor Swift, it was impossible to not hear about the success of her Eras Tour. When tickets for the movie went on sale, my sister-in-law knew she had to take the opportunity to show me how Taylor lives up to her hype.
As an avid K-pop fan, I am all too familiar with the outfit changes, transitions between outfits, dancing, and fan chants. It makes me excited to see Western artists using these pieces of production as well. I think these added elements take a concert to the next level and enhance the overall production experience. It also sets an artist apart by further showcasing their personal creativity and talent.
Taylor Swift definitely showcased her artistry through the Eras Tour. I feel like I walked away from this experience knowing exactly who she wants to be as a musician and what she wants her legacy to be. Beyond just showcasing her overall identity as an artist, she uses set design and outfits to highlight the special parts of each era. Her outfits, as well as the backup dancers’ outfits, were perfectly representative of the album she was singing songs from. This concert took every era she’s had and pulled it together to present how she has grown as an artist and a person.
Overall I really enjoyed my experience at the movie. I have to say my favorite era set was 1989, my favorite outfit was Reputation, and my favorite song was Vigilante Shit. Since leaving the concert I have been excited to dive deeper into the Taylor Swift side of TikTok. If there’s one thing about Taylor, she will always exceed expectations.