“Taylor Swift Unveils Victorian Gothic Aesthetic in New ‘Fortnight’ Music Video, Featuring Post Malone in a $6.2K Gown”
Taylor Swift wowed in a stunning $6.2k look, including a custom ruffled skirt from Elena Velez, while exuding gothic Victorian chic as she dropped her emotional Fortnight music video with Post Malone on Friday.
The Grammy winner, 34 – who officially released her The Tortured Poets Department album – initially uploaded a black and white teaser to her fans on Thursday ahead of the music video’s premiere.
The songstress was not only joined by the Circles hitmaker, 28 – who is also featured on the track – but also Dead Poets Society stars Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles who made surprise cameos.
Moments before the video started, a countdown clock appeared on the screen with the sound of typewriters clicking away in the background.
A title card then appeared with ‘Fortnight’ and mimicked the beginning of a silent film.
Taylor Swift wowed in a stunning $6.2k look, including a custom ruffled skirt from Elena Velez, while exuding gothic Victorian chic as she dropped her emotional Fortnight music video with Post Malone on Friday
The songstress was not only joined by the Circles hitmaker – who is also featured on the track – but also Dead Poets Society stars Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles who made surprise cameos
The video then cut to Taylor laying on a bed with no mattress while chained to the railing. The bed itself was placed high up on a wall inside a large room that appeared to be inside an asylum.
A doctor then walked in upside down on the ceiling while holding a tray of medication, with a bottle of pills being labeled as, ‘Forget him.’
Swift could be seen wearing a strapless, $6,200 gown from the Australian designer, Toni Maticevski, which contained a dramatic neckline as well as a fitted bodice.
The skirt portion contained layered details as well as a thigh-high slit on the left side. She paired the stunning piece with sheer, white gloves as well as a custom, vintage diamond watch choker from Joseph Saidian and Sons.
Taylor opted for a smoky shadow around her eyes as well as a bold tint to her lips. Her eyebrows were covered up while a thinner brow was penciled in, similar to 1920s style.
The makeup was possibly a reference to the silent movie era which appeared to be a theme at the beginning and end of the music video.
A track on Tortured Poets Department is also titled, Clara Bow – an actress who rose to stardom in the 1920s before transitioning to talking films.
Swift took the ‘Forget him,’ pill and was unlocked out of the chains, prompting her to step down onto the ground.
Moments before the video started, a countdown clock appeared on the screen with the sound of typewriters clicking away in the background
A title card then appeared with ‘Fortnight’ and mimicked the beginning of a silent film
The video then cut to Taylor laying on a bed with no mattress while chained to the railing. The bed itself was placed high up on a wall inside a large room that appeared to be at an asylum
A doctor then walked in upside down on the ceiling while holding a tray of medication, with a bottle of pills being labeled as, ‘Forget him’
Swift could be seen wearing a strapless, $6,200 gown from the Australian designer, Toni Maticevski, which contained a dramatic neckline as well as a fitted bodice
Taylor opted for a smoky shadow around her eyes as well as a bold tint to her lips. Her eyebrows were covered up while a thinner brow was penciled in, similar to 1920s style
Swift took the ‘Forget him,’ pill and was unlocked out of the chains, prompting her to step down onto the ground
She strolled towards a mirror and while looking at her own reflection, grabbed a towel. The star wiped her face, revealing tattoos that are similar to Post Malone’s facial ink.
Swift then walked into another room, whether it be a moment from her past or her own imagination.
Taylor wore a gothic, Victorian gown as well as black lace gloves as she walked up towards a desk inside a large room. Other individuals were seated at similar desks and were dressed in all black.
The performer began typing away as she sat across from Post Malone who was also donning attire from the Victorian era.
While both typing, the pair started to sing the same lyrics and the camera cut to show that Taylor was repeatedly typing, ‘I love you, it’s ruining my life.’ At the same time, Swift and Post Malone could be heard singing those lyrics.
Orange and blue colors then floated out of their typewriters, a stark contrast to the black and white music video.
The colors then intertwined in the middle of the room before the video transitioned to Taylor and Post Malone laying next to each other on a pile of loose papers.
As the camera zoomed out, the papers replicated Taylor’s face as pieces continued to float down from the sky.
She strolled towards a mirror and while looking at her own reflection, grabbed a towel
Afterwards, the Blank Space singer looked directly into the camera to better show the tattoos on her face
Taylor wore a gothic, Victorian gown as well as black lace gloves as she walked up towards a desk inside a large room. Other individuals were seated at similar desks and were dressed in all black
The performer began typing away as she sat across from Post Malone who was also donning attire from the Victorian era
Orange and blue colors then floated out of their typewriters, a stark contrast to the black and white music video
The colors then intertwined in the middle of the room before the video transitioned to Taylor and Post Malone laying next to each other on a pile of loose papers
As the camera zoomed out, the papers replicated Taylor’s face as pieces continued to float down from the sky
The clip then cut to Taylor running up to Post Malone and the two shared an embrace on an open road in the middle of the desert. Dark, graying clouds could be seen above them
A brief montage showed the pair cozying up together as they shared a few sweet moments
The clip then cut to Taylor running up to Post Malone and the two shared an embrace on an open road in the middle of the desert. Dark, graying clouds could be seen above them.
A brief montage showed the pair cozying up together as they shared a few sweet moments. At one point, the rapper cupped Taylor’s face in his hands, causing her to flash a happy smile.
The singers stared into each other’s eyes while Post Malone’s tattoos could no longer be seen on his face in the moving scene. A tornado of papers whirled around them as the songstress reached out her hands towards Malone.
The music video jumped to Taylor back inside the asylum while surrounded by doctors, played by Dead Poets Society stars Ethan Hawke and John Charles. Post Malone was also seen as one of the doctors.
Hawke and Charles began to do what appeared to be a form of electroshock therapy on Swift. But Malone turned off the power to save Taylor.
He then could be seen inside a telephone booth as rain poured down, with Swift sitting on top. The camera panned out to show they were on top of a tall cliff as lightning struck all around.
The clip briefly cut to the Taylor back inside the writing room as she yanked open drawers and began to cry. She dramatically looked at the camera as burning pieces of paper floated around her.
Back in the asylum, Swift tossed a cart into the mirror, causing it shatter all over the floor. Returning to the telephone booth, Post Malone stepped out and reached upwards, grabbing Swift’s hand.
The music video concluded, with ‘The End’ popping up on as silent film credits rolled on the screen.
At one point, the rapper cupped Taylor’s face in his hands, causing her to flash a happy smile
A tornado of papers whirled around them as the songstress reached out her hands towards Malone
The music video jumped to Taylor back inside the asylum while surrounded by doctors, played by Dead Poets Society stars Ethan Hawke and John Charles
Post Malone was also seen as one of the doctors during the scene
Hawke and Charles began to do what appeared to be a form of electrical shock therapy on Swift. But Malone turned off the power to save Taylor
He then could be seen inside a telephone booth as rain poured down, with Swift sitting on top
The camera panned out to show they were on top of a tall cliff as lightning struck all around
The clip briefly cut to the Taylor back inside the writing room as she yanked open drawers and began to cry
She dramatically looked at the camera as burning pieces of paper floated around her
Back in the asylum, Swift tossed a cart into the mirror, causing it shatter all over the floor
Returning to the telephone booth, Post Malone stepped out and reached upwards, grabbing Swift’s hand
Not long after the music video released on Friday, Taylor took to her main Instagram page to share a series of behind-the-scenes images.
She also shared a message to her fans about the meaning behind the music video and penned, ‘When I was writing the Fortnight music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music.’
‘Pretty much everything in it is a metaphor or a reference to one corner of the album or another. For me, this video turned out to be the perfect visual representation of this record and the stories I tell in it.’
She gushed, ‘@postmalone blew me away on set as our tortured tragic hero and I’m so grateful to him for everything he put into this collaboration.’
‘I’m still laughing from getting to work with the coolest guys on earth, @ethanhawke and @mrjoshcharles (tortured poets, meet your colleagues from down the hall, the dead poets).’
In conclusion, Swift also gave a special shout out to the other collaborators that brought Fortnight to life.
One of the BTS snaps showed a Taylor striking a pose with Ethan, Josh, and also Post Malone on set. She took another photo as both she and Malone wore their gothic ensembles.
Taylor also jumped to her Instagram stories to share a video montage of moments in her life as Fortnight played in the background.
Not long after the music video released on Friday, Taylor took to her main Instagram page to share a series of behind-the-scenes images
She also shared a message to her fans about the meaning behind the music video and penned, ‘When I was writing the Fortnight music video, I wanted to show you the worlds I saw in my head that served as the backdrop for making this music
‘Pretty much everything in it is a metaphor or a reference to one corner of the album or another. For me, this video turned out to be the perfect visual representation of this record and the stories I tell in it
She gushed, ‘@postmalone blew me away on set as our tortured tragic hero and I’m so grateful to him for everything he put into this collaboration
‘I’m still laughing from getting to work with the coolest guys on earth, @ethanhawke and @mrjoshcharles (tortured poets, meet your colleagues from down the hall, the dead poets)’
In conclusion, Swift also gave a special shout out to the other collaborators that brought Fortnight to life
One of the BTS snaps showed a Taylor striking a pose with Ethan, Josh, and also Post Malone on set. She took another photo as both she and Malone wore their gothic ensembles
Taylor also jumped to her Instagram stories to share a video montage of moments in her life as Fortnight played in the background
In the reel, Taylor included a snippet as she cooked at a stove and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, swooped in to give her a loving kiss on her cheek.
Another showed the lovebirds enjoying a romantic date together as they looked at an extravagant light exhibit.
She additionally included BTS moments from the Fortnight music video, such as the songstress taking a selfie to show the fake tattoos on her face. She also paused for a fun selfie with Ethan Hawke who also flashed a big smile.
Swift gave her fans a glimpse into her life, such as when she was outdoors with a Kansas City Chiefs paddle in her hand. Another snippet was filmed as the Grammy winner enjoyed a tasty drink on a boat with pals.
The beauty also filmed her cute cat who was sprawled out on the floor, and later showed fresh-baked cinnamon rolls on the oven.
She could also be seen enjoying downtime by doing sewing and crafts while donning a printed sweatshirt.
In the reel, Taylor included a snippet as she cooked at a stove and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, swooped in to give her a loving kiss on her cheek
Another showed the lovebirds enjoying a romantic date together as they looked at an extravagant light exhibit
She additionally included BTS moments from the Fortnight music video, such as the songstress taking a selfie to show the fake tattoos on her face
She also paused for a fun selfie with Ethan Hawke who also flashed a big smile
Swift gave her fans a glimpse into her life, such as when she was outdoors with a Kansas City Chiefs paddle in her hand
Another snippet was filmed as the Grammy winner enjoyed a tasty drink on a boat with pals
The beauty also filmed her cute cat who was sprawled out on the floor on top of a soft rug
The songwriter later showed fresh-baked cinnamon rolls that were cooling on top of the oven
She could also be seen enjoying downtime by doing sewing and crafts while donning a printed sweatshirt
Social media users soon offered their own thoughts and opinions once the anticipated music video for Fortnight dropped on Friday
Social media users soon offered their own thoughts and opinions once the anticipated music video for Fortnight dropped on Friday.
In regards to Taylor and Post Malone appearing together, one wrote, ‘Legends only,’ while another added, ‘2 legends.’
A fan wrote, ‘WAIT. i’m lowkey gagged by the amount of chemistry they had playing along considering it’s literally taylor swift and post malone.’
Another simply penned, ‘Taylor Swift knows how to dominate the world,’ while one pointed out specific details on the pill bottle in the music video.
Others expressed their excitement over Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles’ cameos, with a fan typing, ‘ethan hawke and josh charles, 2 of the og dead poets!’
‘The dead poets society reference omg,’ another added, while a fan wrote, ‘Yes. What a out of nowhere cameo.’
Swifties also compared the music video to the Oscar-winning film, Poor Things, with one typing, ‘taylor swift fortnight music video reminds me a lot of poor things.’
Others drew comparisons to Lana Del Rey, with one adding, ‘i hate how taylor has attached herself to lana.’
‘This new Taylor song sounds very Lana Del Rey-ish,’ a fan penned, while another wrote, ‘lana del rey is the larry david to taylor swift’s seinfeld. no more comments at this time.’
In regards to Taylor and Post Malone appearing together, one wrote, ‘Legends only,’ while another added, ‘2 legends’
A fan wrote, ‘WAIT. i’m lowkey gagged by the amount of chemistry they had playing along considering it’s literally taylor swift and post malone’
Another simply penned, ‘Taylor Swift knows how to dominate the world,’ while one pointed out specific details on the pill bottle in the music video
Others expressed their excitement over Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles’ cameos, with a fan typing, ‘ethan hawke and josh charles, 2 of the og dead poets!’
Swifties also compared the music video to the Oscar-winning film, Poor Things, with one typing, ‘taylor swift fortnight music video reminds me a lot of poor things’
On Thursday, Taylor teased the black-and-white music video for the single, Fortnight, featuring Post Malone.
The short snippet began with the words, ‘I love you,’ being typed repeatedly on a piece of paper. The video then jumped to cuts of both Taylor and Post Malone, and at one point, the pair shared an embrace on an open road.
Swift then could be seen wearing a gothic, Victorian dress while she was in a room and appeared to be crying as she sat a desk writing.
Towards the end, the star sported a strapless gown as she tossed a chair in a window. Fans then saw a close-up of the singer’s face as she sent a dramatic gaze directly at the camera, ending the teaser.
‘At this hearing, I stand before my fellow members of The Tortured Poets Department with a summary of my findings,’ the Blank Space songstress wrote in the caption while counting down to the album’s release.
Others drew comparisons to Lana Del Rey, with one adding, ‘i hate how taylor has attached herself to lana
‘This new Taylor song sounds very Lana Del Rey-ish,’ a fan penned, while another wrote, ‘lana del rey is the larry david to taylor swift’s seinfeld. no more comments at this time’
On Thursday, Taylor teased the black-and-white music video for the single, Fortnight, featuring Post Malone
Also on Thursday, Swift announced that Fortnight would be the first single from the album
Also on Thursday, Swift announced that Fortnight would be the first single from the album.
Alongside a photo of the songstress and the Circles hitmaker, she penned, ‘The first single from The Tortured Poets Department is…………. Fortnight featuring @postmalone.’
She then expressed, ‘I’ve been such a huge fan of Post because of the writer he is, his musical experimentation and those melodies he creates that just stick in your head forever.’
‘I got to witness that magic come to life firsthand when we worked together on Fortnight. Honestly can’t wait for you guys to hear this song at Midnight TONIGHT and see the video at 8pm ET TOMORROW.’
