Did Taylor Swift Hint atReputation (Taylor's Version)with This Outfit Detail on Her Date Night with Travis Kelce?

Mar. 15, 2025

Taylor Swift in New York City on Oct. 12.Photo:Tatiana / BACKGRID

Tatiana / BACKGRID

Taylor Swiftis building up quite theReputationwhen it comes to dropping music hints!

While out on a date night with her boyfriendTravis Kelcein New York City on Saturday, Oct. 12, the singer, 34, wore an accessory that appeared to hint at the potential release of her next re-recorded album,Reputation (Taylor’s Version).

For the night out, Swift wore a gold velvet corset and mini skirt that she paired with aRoberto Cavalli monogram shoulder bagthat featured a gold “R” and “C” entwined with snakes — a nod to herReputationera.

The “Fortnight” musician also wore a pair ofVersace Medusa Buckle platform mulesthat displayed the brand’s iconic logo of the mythological snake-head woman, another possible hint at a re-release of her 2017 LP.

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Taylor Swift in New York City on Oct. 12.Tatiana / BACKGRID

Fans speculated about Swift’s seemingly intentional outfit choice on social media.

One Swiftie responded to avideoposted on TikTok discussing the potential hints, writing, “The 🐍 bag 😱😱."

“She’s messing with us😔,” another wrote in the comment section. “I can’t do this anymore I needReputation,” a third said.

Another user, meanwhile, asked, “Do you think we will be getting aRepannouncement before the end of the year?🙈👇🏼.”

Some fans also suggested that Swift’s date night outfit color palette of black and gold was another hint at the upcoming release ofReputation (Taylor’s Version).

“Black and gold was also prominent duringRepera!!!” one fan wrote in response to anothervideobreaking down the singer’s look on TikTok.

Taylor Swift Reputation (2017).Courtesy Big Machine

Swift has appeared to drop several Easter eggs in recent months about the release ofReputation (Taylor’s Version)through snake emblems and goth aesthetics.

During her London show the night before, Swift debuted a Zuhair Murad bodysuit during theMidnightsportion of her concert in a move reminiscent of when she wore a newMidnightsoutfit the day beforeannouncing1989 (Taylor’s Version)in August 2023, which shereleasedtwo months later.

Swift at the Golden Globe Awards in January.Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images

Monica Schipper/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images

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The Grammy winner confirmed thatReputation (Taylor’s Version)was on its way in herTIMEPerson of the Year cover story in 2023.

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