Taylor Swift’s Grammys Red Carpet Gambit: A Thigh Chain, Chiefs Red, and Travis Kelce Subtlety
Taylor Swift knows how to command attention — even when she’s not singing. At the 2025 Grammys, the pop icon delivered a masterclass in red-carpet storytelling, blending high fashion, romance, and her signature “Easter eggs” into one showstopping look. Swift, who rarely walks step-and-repeats these days, arrived at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena in a custom Vivienne Westwood crimson mini-dress, accessorized with a bedazzled thigh chain dangling a bold “T” pendant.
The thigh chain — an audacious twist on her usual necklace-heavy glam — immediately ignited social media. Swifties speculated the “T” stood for boyfriend Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, whose team colors (chiefs red, anyone?) seemingly inspired the dress’s fiery hue. The corseted Vivienne Westwood gown, with its one-shoulder silhouette and cascading beaded details, nodded to Swift’s recent parade of game-day outfits supporting Kelce. But the thigh chain stole the show, strategically peeking through the dress’s slit as if to wink at her 284 million Instagram followers.
From Red Carpet to Red Flags?
Swift’s look wasn’t just a fashion flex. With six Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department, the singer was poised for a big night. But all eyes were on her potential announcements: Would she drop Reputation (Taylor’s Version) hints during her presenting gig? Instead, she let her outfit do the talking. The thigh chain’s “T” — whether for “Taylor,” “Travis,” or both — became the night’s most dissected accessory, rivaling the buzz around Beyoncé’s Album of the Year win.
Notably absent? Kelce himself, who was prepping for the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII clash against the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. Swift’s crimson ensemble, however, suggested she’ll be rocking Chiefs gear again next week. “There’s a very good chance she’ll be there,” a source close to the singer confirms.
Swift’s Fashion Calculus
Swift’s Grammys look doubled as a strategic play. The Vivienne Westwood design echoed her recent waist-cinching NFL outfits, while the thigh chain — a first for Swift — telegraphed confidence and romance. Even her ruby-red lip and strappy sandals matched the monochrome theme, a stark contrast to her usual whimsical awards-show palette.
But the devil’s in the details: The thigh chain’s placement, just above her Reputation-era snake tattoo, had fans theorizing about Easter eggs for her next re-recording. For now, though, the message was clear: Swift’s in her love-struck, red-hot era — and she’s dressing the part.
FAQs:
Q: What does the “T” on Taylor Swift’s thigh chain signify?
A: Fans speculate it nods to boyfriend Travis Kelce or her own name, leaning into her trend of romantic and personal fashion “Easter eggs.”
Q: Why wasn’t Travis Kelce at the Grammys with Taylor Swift?
A: Kelce was preparing for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII game against the Philadelphia Eagles on February 9.
Q: How many Grammy nominations did Taylor Swift have in 2025?
A: Six, including Album of the Year for The Tortured Poets Department and Song of the Year for “Fortnight” with Post Malone.
Q: Who designed Taylor Swift’s Grammys dress?
A: Custom Vivienne Westwood, a frequent collaborator known for corseted silhouettes and bold red-carpet statements.
Q: Will Taylor Swift attend the 2025 Super Bowl?
A: While unconfirmed, her Chiefs-red Grammys look and history of supporting Kelce suggest a high likelihood.
