The Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina kicked off with a bang on Friday, and while the athletes were the stars of the show, a certain pop superstar managed to steal a moment of the spotlight.
Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo during the Opening Ceremony in Milan, cheering on Team U.S.A. via a pre-recorded video message. But it wasn’t just her appearance that had fans buzzing it was her subtle style shift that signaled a new era.
The Look: Ralph Lauren & A New Lip Color
Swift appeared on screen looking cozy and patriotic, sporting a Ralph Lauren Team U.S.A. Polo Bear Long-Sleeve Tee. The shirt featured the designer’s iconic teddy bear suited up in official Olympic gear. She paired the look with a simple gold necklace.
Eagle-eyed fans immediately noticed a major change: the singer traded her signature crimson red lipstick for a vibrant orange hue. This specific shade has become synonymous with her current promotional cycle for her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl.
This isn’t the first time Swift has repped the brand. Swifties will recall seeing her in various Ralph Lauren Team U.S.A. pieces during behind-the-scenes clips of her The End of an Era docuseries.
The Message: “Really Inspiring”
In her heartfelt message, Swift gushed about the dedication of the Olympians.
“I just wanted to say thank you!” Swift said in the video. “Getting to learn your stories and see everything that you’ve sacrificed and all your determination and hard work and passion… it’s just really inspiring.”
She concluded by wishing the athletes good luck, adding, “I hope that this is an experience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.”
A Big Day for Swifties
The Olympic cameo wasn’t the only treat for fans on Friday. In addition, Swift dropped the music video for her hit single, “Opalite.”
The video is already trending for its cinematic nods to the 1999 classic She’s All That. Consequently, this proves once again that Swift is the queen of pop culture references. Between the new video and the Olympic well-wishes, February 6th is shaping up to be a major day in the Swiftie calendar.
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