Taylor Swift’s burgundy velvet look at Colbert proves she is in peak Showgirl era

Taylor Swift is fully in her showgirl era, and she is not easing into it quietly. Ahead of the big Disney+ drop of The End of an Era, the pop powerhouse waltzed into The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wearing a look that practically shouted, “I run this city.” And honestly? She does.

For the interview, Swift slipped into a striking $1,695 DavidKomavelvet minidress in a deep burgundy shade that could make a whole vineyard jealous. Paired with a sparkling necklace and matching burgundy velvet heels, the outfit was peak “I have arrived, please adjust accordingly.” According to those who spotted her on set, the dress created instant drama, the good kind, the moment she stepped on stage.

A completely different look outside the studio

Swift was photographed striding into the Ed Sullivan Theater dressed like a polished winter CEO who just bought Christmas. She sported Max Mara’s $2,583 Olga coat layered over a $1,890MiuMiuplaid skirt, finishing the ensemble with $2,195 Christian Louboutin Jane boots. She accessorised with $8,500 pear-shaped diamond drop earrings because subtlety clearly did not make the calendar that day.

Fans joked online that she went from “Girlbossprofessor” outside to “Velvet glam goddess” inside, proving she can shapeshift her aesthetic on command.

Swift is gearing up for the premiere of The End of an Era, a six-part docuseries dropping in pairs on Disney+ starting Friday, Dec. 12, alongside the new concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour: The Final Show. The series promises to dig deep into the machine behind the now-legendary tour, exploring its creation, impact, and the whirlwind life Swift lived while breaking every box office number known to mankind.

A press release described the project as an intimate look at Swift’s journey through the tour, showing the behind-the-scenes moments that turned it into a cultural earthquake. Insiders who attended early screenings said the docuseries reveals the camaraderie and chaos that shaped the record-shattering phenomenon.

Before her Colbert appearance, Swift attended a private NYC screening of the first two episodes on Dec. 9 with her dancers, backup singers, and band, the entire Eras family. Later that night, she was spotted entering the ultra-exclusive members-only club Chez Margaux with Este Haim, because of course she ended her night in true superstar fashion.With bold fashion, a blockbuster docuseries, and a calendar full of high-energy appearances, Taylor Swift is clearly not slowing down. She is living her best showgirl life, and looking spectacular while doing so.