On Thursday, the pop superstar returned to Arrowhead Stadium, sporting a daring double-denim ensemble to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs in their season-opening matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. But it was her thigh-high, dark red Giuseppe Zanotti boots ($1,650, discounted to $966) that stole the spotlight.
Fans were quick to draw connections between Swift’s bold footwear choice and a pair of Christian Louboutin boots she famously wore in the 2017 music video for her hit single “Look What You Made Me Do.” Speculation began to swirl across social media that Swift might be teasing the highly anticipated release of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), the re-recorded edition of her 2017 album.
“It’s giving Reputation, it’s giving karma. She’s out in style today,” one fan excitedly posted on X (formerly Twitter), sharing side-by-side images of her game-day outfit and her look from the Look What You Made Me Do video. Another fan echoed the excitement, writing, “AHHHH THE BOOTS ARE GIVING LWYMMD,” referring to the iconic video.
While Swift is known for dropping hidden Easter eggs in her fashion choices, fueling fan theories about upcoming projects, it’s equally possible that her boots were simply a stylish nod to the Chiefs’ team colors. The red hue matched the Kansas City spirit, and Swift has a history of incorporating subtle tributes to her surroundings into her looks.
Over the years, Swift has embraced over-the-knee boots as a staple of her wardrobe, often sparking rumors about her musical eras. Earlier in 2024, she set off similar speculation about her Reputation era after being spotted in long, snake-printed boots, a symbol closely associated with that album. Even last fall, she was seen out with friend Selena Gomez wearing wine-colored boots, adding fuel to the Reputation fire.
Interestingly, Swift’s denim-and-boot combo wasn’t new to her football fashion repertoire. She rocked a similar look when the Chiefs faced off against the New York Jets in October 2023. Still, Thursday night’s appearance had fans buzzing not just because of her stylish footwear but also due to the deeper meaning many attributed to it.
But it wasn’t just her boots grabbing attention. Swift’s top, a Versace corset, has its own history. She previously wore the same design in a black satin version when she and Kelce were spotted at Saturday Night Live in October 2023. During that appearance, Swift made a surprise introduction for musical guest Ice Spice. And for those looking for a more obvious nod to her relationship with Kelce, Swift accessorized with the “TNT” diamond bracelet that Kelce had gifted her last year, a personal and sentimental touch to her ensemble.
As the game unfolded, Swift seemed to be the Chiefs’ ultimate good luck charm. Her presence helped propel Kansas City to a hard-fought victory over the Ravens, continuing the buzz around her relationship with Kelce.
Whether she was sending Reputation signals or simply channeling her love for fashion, Taylor Swift once again had everyone talking—both about her style and her growing status as the Chiefs’ most famous fan.
