Taylor Swift’s new Eras Tour bodysuit hints at a potential Reputation (Taylor’s Version) announcement.
Taylor Swift might be hinting at another major announcement with her latest Eras Tour outfit.
The pop superstar, known for her love of hidden messages and clever hints, debuted a new bodysuit during the “Midnights” portion of her concert in London on Friday, August 16.
Fans are speculating that this wardrobe change could signal the impending announcement of her next re-recorded album, potentially Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
If Swift’s history is anything to go by, these fan theories could hold some truth. Just last year, she introduced a new Midnights outfit on stage the day before announcing 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in August 2023.
Following that pattern, she might be getting ready to make another big reveal during her August 17 show.
The new bodysuit, adorned with stars and a crescent moon, is in line with the style Swift has been sporting during the Midnights segment of her tour. But for her fans, it’s more than just a costume change.
The timing, combined with Swift’s history of dropping hints through her fashion choices, has them on high alert for an announcement. With three remaining shows in London, the potential for something big is in the air.
Looking back, Swift’s announcements have often come during or right after her performances. In August 2023, she revealed 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at her final U.S. show of the year. If she follows this pattern, her London performances on August 17, 19, or 20 could be when she finally announces Reputation (Taylor’s Version).
This timeline would fit perfectly with a fall release, possibly just in time for Halloween—a fitting time for an album associated with the dark, snake-filled imagery of the original Reputation era.
Re-recording her albums has been a significant mission for Swift. It’s her way of reclaiming ownership of her music after her original masters were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019, a move that Swift strongly opposed.
Since then, she’s been methodically re-recording and releasing new versions of her past albums, starting with Fearless (Taylor’s Version) in April 2021, followed by Red (Taylor’s Version) in November 2021, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) in July 2023, and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in October 2023.
Reputation would be the fifth album in her re-recording project, and it’s one that many fans are particularly excited about. The original Reputation album, released in 2017, marked a significant shift in Swift’s sound and image.
It was her response to a tumultuous period in her life, filled with public feuds and media scrutiny. The album’s themes of revenge, empowerment, and rebirth resonated with many, and its re-recording is expected to bring back all those elements with a fresh twist.
In a December 2023 interview with TIME, Swift hinted at what fans could expect from Reputation (Taylor’s Version). She described revisiting this era as a “goth-punk moment of female rage,” a reflection of her feelings during that time.
She also teased that the vault tracks—previously unreleased songs from the Reputation era—would be “fire,” and compared her re-recording journey to collecting “horcruxes” or “infinity stones,” adding a touch of fantasy to the mix.
With these comments and her new stage outfit, the anticipation for Reputation (Taylor’s Version) is at an all-time high.
Swifties everywhere are watching closely, knowing that when Taylor Swift starts dropping hints, something big is usually right around the corner. All eyes will be on her next London show to see if the speculation proves true once again.
