The design of having her pieces all over the museum forcing guests to explore parts they’ve never been to before is true genius. It would have been so easy to display these all in the exhibition space, but each piece shines much brighter when placed individually in a themed environment.
Am I at all interested in Taylor Swift outfits and accessories? No, not at all. But the V&A is an amazing institution precisely because they do stuff like this - current culture AND the previous several hundred years of culture. Whether or not they have a show like this, it's a must visit in London.
I don't dislike Taylor Swift, but her music is just not made for people like me. However, the Craftsman that make those intricate amazing outfits don't usually get to display their craft unless it's worn by artists like Taylor Swift and I find it really great that people are looking at their work even if it's only because of who wore it. And of course, anyone bringing joy to people in this world needs to be celebrated both Taylor and the crafts people making those outfits. We all certainly have enough people who make the world a more difficult, sadder place.❤
What a great exhibit, done throughout the museum! I wouldn't have particularly thought of going for a TS thing but it's so beautifully done I now would if I could!
Sounds like an interesting exhibit!! Her costumes are usually quite detailed, her costume designers do an exquisite job. And for those hating on it, don't go! I am glad that you stand for diversity, which includes gender, race, culture, and even the ability for people to like different types of music!!
I think I’m probably one of few swifties that follow you, but I just wanna say thank you, I was really sad I couldn’t go see the v&a exhibit (especially since it’s a museum I wanna see anyway) so seeing one of my favorite UA-camrs post a video about it really brightened my day :)
@Katie-qg7xz When I left this comment, there were only like 5 others and they all basically said ‘I’m not a swiftie but this exhibit is really cool/is doing great things for the v&a’ Also nice reference lol I love so high school
I wondered if it was from the show "Spitting Image." They were all creepy. I think they were used for the "Land of Confusion" music video (I seem to recall that they sold off the puppets and the video producers bought them). Could be wrong on all of this... I am old lol.
@@EricaGamet Phil Collins commissioned the creators of _Spitting Image_ to make all the puppets in the music video after he saw an episode where they had made a puppet of him.
@@digitaljanus Ah okay! I remember there being a connection, but obviously my recollection was off. Even though the puppets were creepy, it was one of my favorites on MTV at the time.
Thats extremely exciting in terms of bringing ppl into the muesym who might not have seen it. I dont care much for swift or her die hard fans but i can appreciate a good dress.
I love the V & A! Especially when you see the loooooong queues to other museums. You can just pop in and spend a lot of time seeing stuff that are fascinating and surprising. You see an artefact from the grave of a pharao over there, and the next minute you're looking at silk stockings and how they are made. Great place! And the cost? I had to donate some money because it was free...
My dyslexia made me read this as "The Taylor Swift Trial" so I was confused. I'm relieved to see that beautifully beaded dress instead of court drama. Thank you for filming the beading on that dress.
Ah the blessing’s that Dyslexia brings, when I was a kid driving on county roads with my dad, I could never understand why the signs said “soft eggs” on the side of the roads, it was soft edges 😂, I was always looking for the eggs. 😂
The V&A is basically a museum of design. It was created back in the 19th century when people realised that British industry was falling behind its rivals on design quality, to inspire new generations of industrial designers as much as anything. It’s always been about the best design and craftsmanship, whether historic or modern.
I am not all that familiar with Taylor Swift (at age 73 I am hardly her primary audience), but it looks a well managed exhibition. You had me stumped with V&A, I don't think anyone called it that 50 years ago.
_"You had me stumped with V&A, I don't think anyone called it that 50 years ago."_ Funnily enough, 50 years ago (1974) was exactly when the Crafts Advisory Committee opened its specialist retail outlet within the museum named "Craft Shop V & A"
I misread Trail for Trial, and wondered why they were holding trials at museums now. 😆. I have seen a few plays staged at the v&a , one I especially remember was held in the library that had a minstrels gallery. Also, weirdly ,some DJ sets a few years ago. It’s a nice museum to have a wander around in and view exhibits I wouldn’t normally even think twice about, but then find myself looking online for more information when I get home. Thanks for your videos by the way. 👍
That’s pretty much how we felt when I took my teen the other day. Including the fact that we’ve been scores of times, but always come across something new.
Reading an article about how they spread out her pieces throughout the museum sounded So Cool. I really want to go, but it's definitely too far to make it.
It's very sad that people have preconceived notions about swifties. Personally I found that Taylor Swift fans have been the kindest and politest fanbase I've come across. There really isn't much filming going on during the concert, which has been something I've hated when going to live shows in recent years. I took my 2 kids to the eras tour and everone was so sweet to them and very protective. If anything swifties are like a bunch of sweet sisters hanging out and having a good time.
I've wanted to see the V&A since I was a young child and read Noel Streatfeild's Ballet Shoes! Its so interesting the way they've displayed these costumes! (I'm American and can't just pop in ...)
yea the way she says V&A like everyone should already know it is kinda genius... cos we end up having to either look it up ourselves or scroll thru comments to find someone who did.
That's interesting. I don't listen to Taylor Swift though I will say she's got good taste in fashion. Even if I think she sometimes gets a bit weird on fashion tastes at times. Nothing on Taylor Swift of course.
Very cool! They have some of my ever-so-great Grandfather’s (James Baynes) artwork in the archives. I’ve been to visit and handle them before. I love the idea that his work could be in the same space as hers. Especially since we also have pieces of his still passed on within the family. It would be a wonderfully obscure link to pop culture.
Nice thing about europe - the culture thinks it is a beneficial thing to give people off in the middle of the year so they can enjoy the weather. 🥰🥰 Course that was before the current trend of "Hottest year on record." 🙃
So I’m not a Swiftie by any means, but this gallery of beautiful stunning outfits makes me really jealous that I don’t live in London. I live ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE POND in the US and I am too poor to fly.
Yes, @d.f.4830 is correct, that tour actually took place in 2015 lol Some songs non-swifties may recognize from that album include shake it off, blank space, and wildest dreams (my personal favorite)
Taylor Swift did a world tour when she was less than 2 weeks old? 🤔 (Edit: When I posted this comment I'd honestly thought J had misspoke, as I'd not myself memorized Ms. Swift's discography. To a non-Swiftie, "1989 world tour" sounds a lot more plausible than " '1989' world tour". So it turned out to be a funny mistake on my part, not hers, obviously.)
she didnt know that you have to be a swiftie to listen to or see her or anything about her. unlike literally anything else. smh, wth is wrong with people
This reminds me of a person who kept insisting that if I didn't hate TS, then I was a fan. HELLO? Fan is short for FANATIC. I think there are plenty of ways people can be interested or appreciative or curious without being a Swiftie or a fan.
If you're hopping on the Taylor train I'm hopping off as a subscriber! There's only a certain type of people that like her music and I do not like those type of people and will not support them absolutely no way shape or form 😿
@@jackieisabelajaso maybe the people who like her music just like her music? Lmao what, why would anyone have this kind of attitude towards fans of anyone
🤣 What? Your sentence could do with a little punctuation. And I don't know for sure what this is about, but if it's political, your soul could do with a little less fascism.
The design of having her pieces all over the museum forcing guests to explore parts they’ve never been to before is true genius. It would have been so easy to display these all in the exhibition space, but each piece shines much brighter when placed individually in a themed environment.
Am I at all interested in Taylor Swift outfits and accessories? No, not at all. But the V&A is an amazing institution precisely because they do stuff like this - current culture AND the previous several hundred years of culture. Whether or not they have a show like this, it's a must visit in London.
I don't dislike Taylor Swift, but her music is just not made for people like me. However, the Craftsman that make those intricate amazing outfits don't usually get to display their craft unless it's worn by artists like Taylor Swift and I find it really great that people are looking at their work even if it's only because of who wore it. And of course, anyone bringing joy to people in this world needs to be celebrated both Taylor and the crafts people making those outfits. We all certainly have enough people who make the world a more difficult, sadder place.❤
I love the V&A's variety. The Thatcher puppet jumpscare is a nice bonus.
What a great exhibit, done throughout the museum! I wouldn't have particularly thought of going for a TS thing but it's so beautifully done I now would if I could!
Sounds like an interesting exhibit!! Her costumes are usually quite detailed, her costume designers do an exquisite job. And for those hating on it, don't go! I am glad that you stand for diversity, which includes gender, race, culture, and even the ability for people to like different types of music!!
I think I’m probably one of few swifties that follow you, but I just wanna say thank you, I was really sad I couldn’t go see the v&a exhibit (especially since it’s a museum I wanna see anyway) so seeing one of my favorite UA-camrs post a video about it really brightened my day :)
I’m also a swiftie who follows her 💜
Me too :)
Me too
I am curious why you would make this assumption. You realize she knows Aristotle?
@Katie-qg7xz When I left this comment, there were only like 5 others and they all basically said ‘I’m not a swiftie but this exhibit is really cool/is doing great things for the v&a’
Also nice reference lol I love so high school
As a tourist in Europe, I find especially women are so courteous whenever we're all taking photos in front of landmarks
Thank you. Nice of you to acknowledge the efforts of the staff.
I must say the outfits and silverware are amazing but the Margaret Thatcher 1:28 puppet is the cherry on top 😂
I wondered if it was from the show "Spitting Image." They were all creepy. I think they were used for the "Land of Confusion" music video (I seem to recall that they sold off the puppets and the video producers bought them). Could be wrong on all of this... I am old lol.
@@EricaGametI was thinking it was from the music video. I didn't know about its previous use.
@@EricaGamet Phil Collins commissioned the creators of _Spitting Image_ to make all the puppets in the music video after he saw an episode where they had made a puppet of him.
@@digitaljanus Ah okay! I remember there being a connection, but obviously my recollection was off. Even though the puppets were creepy, it was one of my favorites on MTV at the time.
I love that your example is silverware, and I absolutely look at the metal work in any museum I go to.
Thats extremely exciting in terms of bringing ppl into the muesym who might not have seen it. I dont care much for swift or her die hard fans but i can appreciate a good dress.
I glanced at the title and read "Taylor Swift trial." I was like, WHAT DID SHE DOOOO??😮 Glad Taytay didn't piss off England.😅
This was gorgeous, but as an American I was trying to figure out how Taylor Swift was related to the Veterans Administration. 😂😂❤
Lol, that's the VA, not the V *&* A
@@killerlork well, I got there once I started the video...
I love the V & A! Especially when you see the loooooong queues to other museums. You can just pop in and spend a lot of time seeing stuff that are fascinating and surprising. You see an artefact from the grave of a pharao over there, and the next minute you're looking at silk stockings and how they are made. Great place! And the cost? I had to donate some money because it was free...
I love the idea of seeing things in the museum that you didn’t know you would interest you!
My dyslexia made me read this as "The Taylor Swift Trial" so I was confused. I'm relieved to see that beautifully beaded dress instead of court drama. Thank you for filming the beading on that dress.
It's such a gorgeous garment, isn't it?
Ah the blessing’s that Dyslexia brings, when I was a kid driving on county roads with my dad, I could never understand why the signs said “soft eggs” on the side of the roads, it was soft edges 😂, I was always looking for the eggs. 😂
Amazing to see the modern and traditional being displayed together. Gear content.
The V&A is basically a museum of design. It was created back in the 19th century when people realised that British industry was falling behind its rivals on design quality, to inspire new generations of industrial designers as much as anything. It’s always been about the best design and craftsmanship, whether historic or modern.
Lovely! Wish I could see it (and the V&A) at the drop of a hat!
What a great way of creating an exhibit - dispersed throughout the museum space. Is this something they do a lot at V&A?
I am not all that familiar with Taylor Swift (at age 73 I am hardly her primary audience), but it looks a well managed exhibition. You had me stumped with V&A, I don't think anyone called it that 50 years ago.
When I visited in '97, it was going by just V&A by some folks. I know that's not even 30 years, but just for an unscientific timeline.
These days it says V&A on its website everywhere except the bottom-of-page info! It's definitely just its de-facto name now
_"You had me stumped with V&A, I don't think anyone called it that 50 years ago."_
Funnily enough, 50 years ago (1974) was exactly when the Crafts Advisory Committee opened its specialist retail outlet within the museum named "Craft Shop V & A"
@@PastPresented I knew once I posted this that I was probably wrong. But I was a young tourist not someone who goes to the museum regularly.
Thatcher puppet jumpscare
Real (but still interesting)
I misread Trail for Trial, and wondered why they were holding trials at museums now. 😆. I have seen a few plays staged at the v&a , one I especially remember was held in the library that had a minstrels gallery. Also, weirdly ,some DJ sets a few years ago. It’s a nice museum to have a wander around in and view exhibits I wouldn’t normally even think twice about, but then find myself looking online for more information when I get home. Thanks for your videos by the way. 👍
It's interesting that they put it in lots of separate places instead of in one room.
I think the point is to get people to explore the museum more!
And FREE!
Note to self: share that with my sister and her family, who'll visit London in two weeks.
Very nice Chihuly chandelier at 0:16!
Are they going to have The Cure trail some time in the future as well? An American asking for a friend. 🙃
no lie, the Eras stage costumes would make a cool exhibit.
I'm sure they will someday. They're still being used at the moment!
I'm a big fan of Taylor Swift fans. One rarely sees such good fans...
Ohh
That’s pretty much how we felt when I took my teen the other day. Including the fact that we’ve been scores of times, but always come across something new.
Reading an article about how they spread out her pieces throughout the museum sounded So Cool. I really want to go, but it's definitely too far to make it.
I am so jealous of londoners
Went in the day this was posted via the tunnel entrance and this video explains so much
Omg Maggie thatcher jumpscare
😂😂
Taylor Swift, eh? Even when she's not around, she's a force for good in the world. 👍
Not a Swiftie, but the V&A looks cool af!
It's very sad that people have preconceived notions about swifties. Personally I found that Taylor Swift fans have been the kindest and politest fanbase I've come across. There really isn't much filming going on during the concert, which has been something I've hated when going to live shows in recent years.
I took my 2 kids to the eras tour and everone was so sweet to them and very protective.
If anything swifties are like a bunch of sweet sisters hanging out and having a good time.
i saw trail in the title and thought hiking trail/walking path. i was so confused about what taylor swift had to do with one of those in the uk.
That's so cool 😎
I was just there last week and didn't see this! Maybe it wasn't up yet? All the floor mosaics and tiles in the V & A are my favorite part.
Looking forward to seeing your next inspirational trail of costumes and designs in a museum too of your videos and tours. 😂 « Draped in Draper »
I've wanted to see the V&A since I was a young child and read Noel Streatfeild's Ballet Shoes! Its so interesting the way they've displayed these costumes! (I'm American and can't just pop in ...)
V&A = Victoria and Albert Museum
I never heard of it before.
yea the way she says V&A like everyone should already know it is kinda genius... cos we end up having to either look it up ourselves or scroll thru comments to find someone who did.
One of London's best kept secrets! I was fortunate to find a guidebook that recommended it.
huh, not what I imagined for either the V or the A, but good to know!
To be fair, it's usually called "the V&A" by anyone who knows both names, people rarely say "the Victoria and Albert museum"
The V&A calls itself the V&A on all of its sites and materials! It really is just the museum's name, even if it's not its full legal name
Definitely cheaper than a concert ticket!
(It's still free, right?)
That's interesting. I don't listen to Taylor Swift though I will say she's got good taste in fashion. Even if I think she sometimes gets a bit weird on fashion tastes at times. Nothing on Taylor Swift of course.
Thanks!
Very cool! They have some of my ever-so-great Grandfather’s (James Baynes) artwork in the archives. I’ve been to visit and handle them before. I love the idea that his work could be in the same space as hers. Especially since we also have pieces of his still passed on within the family. It would be a wonderfully obscure link to pop culture.
"at the V&A": maybe explain "Victoria and Albert Museum" for Yanks?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Thank You!
Curiouser and curiouser...
Chihuly sculpture at 0:17
Nice thing about europe - the culture thinks it is a beneficial thing to give people off in the middle of the year so they can enjoy the weather. 🥰🥰 Course that was before the current trend of "Hottest year on record." 🙃
I’m sorry but I think you’re soooo pretty!!! And I enjoy your content! Don’t ever change!
Chihuly!
What’s the V & A?
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
@@heycidskyja4668 Maybe is non brit like myself.
@@heycidskyja4668certainly harder than it was for you to type an unhelpful comment.
So I’m not a Swiftie by any means, but this gallery of beautiful stunning outfits makes me really jealous that I don’t live in London. I live ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE POND in the US and I am too poor to fly.
1989 World tour..???
I don’t really care about Taylor Swift, maybe it was called 1989? Was she maybe born then and named the tour after her birth year?
I thought this too, but one of her albums is titled 1989.
@@jennyh4025Quick google confirms that 1989 was both her birth year and the name of one of her albums, she is not, in fact, an immortal vampire.
@@jennyh4025Yes, and that's the album for which the tour is named.
@@killerlork thank you😀
Love V&A and all their reproductions 😊 but displaying Taylor Swift there for being popular. In the words of great LG: Popular? syphilis is popular.
wow, you can see all the maga fans coming out of the woods with their "i hate good people" comments. smh, get a life kids.
Will you be attending the The Eraa Tour in a few weeks ? ❤
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1:01 Ummm... Taylor Swift was born in 1989. How was she on a World Tour in that outfit? :D
@@Deltaflot1701 1989 is the name of the album
I was wondering the same. I listened twice to make sure. Oops.
@@Tardsmat yeah, my wife just informed me of that. Lol
@@Tardsmat(And the album title is obviously a reference to the year of her birth.)
1989 tour???
ah, supporting the album entitled “1989,” if I’m not much mistaken ☺️
Yes, @d.f.4830 is correct, that tour actually took place in 2015 lol
Some songs non-swifties may recognize from that album include shake it off, blank space, and wildest dreams (my personal favorite)
@@linnea929 Like your taste!
@isbarthory Thanks!
Taylor Swift did a world tour when she was less than 2 weeks old? 🤔 (Edit: When I posted this comment I'd honestly thought J had misspoke, as I'd not myself memorized Ms. Swift's discography. To a non-Swiftie, "1989 world tour" sounds a lot more plausible than " '1989' world tour". So it turned out to be a funny mistake on my part, not hers, obviously.)
@@Rubrickety where did you see that?
1989 is the name of her album.
@@librakels3844 0:56 "...from her 1989 world tour". Not being a Swiftie, I'd forgotten she had an album titled "1989" (the year she was born). 😂
Don't worry, It always gets me too for a second. Don't know why. And I'm a swiftie 😅
fortnite
shes a billionare
who is willfully harming the planet like the rest of her peers.
@@MrGhostTheBigRoastShe buys carbon emissions credits to offset her jet and other things 🤷🏼♀️
@@sfowler1017 I really hope youre joking, imo taylor isnt that bad but she is still a billionaire.
You say you’re not a Swiftie, but you did go to a Taylor Swift exhibit.
she didnt know that you have to be a swiftie to listen to or see her or anything about her. unlike literally anything else. smh, wth is wrong with people
This reminds me of a person who kept insisting that if I didn't hate TS, then I was a fan. HELLO? Fan is short for FANATIC. I think there are plenty of ways people can be interested or appreciative or curious without being a Swiftie or a fan.
If you're hopping on the Taylor train I'm hopping off as a subscriber! There's only a certain type of people that like her music and I do not like those type of people and will not support them absolutely no way shape or form 😿
🤡
@@jackieisabelajaso maybe the people who like her music just like her music? Lmao what, why would anyone have this kind of attitude towards fans of anyone
whatever
What a baby .
She's literally the most popular artist in the world right now, people listen to her music
Taylor? Swift?
What you talking about?
Bla bla bla bla
I only know she is sold the jet...
Take it easy
You can’t even be slightly curious about something you know nothing about for 2 minutes? Wow. So edgy. 🙄
And yet you still clicked on this video
Yeah I'm out hopefully more people like me that actually you know want to keep their soul and already know what she's about follows me, I'm out
🤣 What? Your sentence could do with a little punctuation. And I don't know for sure what this is about, but if it's political, your soul could do with a little less fascism.