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Taylor Swift friendship bracelets have gone viral – here’s how to make your own
There’s a reference to the beaded jewellery on the ‘Midnights’ album
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Your support makes all the difference.The soaring popularity of music star Taylor Swift continues its dizzy ascent, with fans going wild for her recent appearance at the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, during the 2024 Grammys, Swift announced the upcoming April launch of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Plus, Swift is also touring the UK in June and will be coming to London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
Whether you’ve got tickets for the Eras tour or have been watching the film from home, it may have come to your attention that the pop star and her Swifties are also becoming synonymous with a friendship bracelets trend.
These beaded jewellery buys though are referenced during a line in the song “You’re On Your Own, Kid” on Swift’s Midnights album, where she sings: “So make the friendship bracelets. Take the moment and taste it.” As such, the fans are wearing friendship bracelets that feature Taylor Swift song names or lyrics and can be worn or swapped during her concert. The singer has been spotted tapping into the viral trend herself by sporting a custom-made friendship bracelet to the AFC Championship game.
Should you fancy buying some Swiftie-approved friendship bracelets or would prefer a kit for making your own, we’ve rounded up the best to buy.
Atoworld 1989 Taylor friendship bracelets: £7.59, Amazon.co.uk
This multi-coloured set of 12 friendship bracelets features nods to the songs “Fearless”, “Lover” and “Evermore” as well as the albums Red,1989 and Reputation. Plus, you can sport a bracelet to show your allegiance as a Swiftie or to celebrate the Eras tour. There’s enough in the pack to stack several at once or for gifting and swapping with friends.
CoKeeSun friendship bracelet making kit: £6.99, Amazon.co.uk
“So make the friendship bracelets,” sings Taylor Swift, so if you want to do just that, we’d recommend snapping up a kit like this one. The 1030-piece set includes a selection of beads with metallic and multi-coloured letters and heart motifs, plus string to make them with. Have fun creating your own friendship bracelet depicting favourite song lyrics, before presenting them to pals or making matching jewellery.
Sanci clay bead bracelet making kit: £11.19, Amazon.co.uk
This extensive set includes beads with letters and emojis on them, colourful charms, metal shapes and the wire and tools you need to make friendship bracelets. Enjoy getting creative and making your own Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelet designs. You could even gather a few pals and make them together.
Abeillo Taylor Swift tour friendship bracelets: £5.99, Amazon.co.uk
Pick up a set of five Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelets for less than £6 with this vibrant buy. It ties into the 1989 album and “Bad Blood” song, and there are bracelets with simple emojis included, too.
iLY DIY rubber fashion bandz jewellery kit: £8, Smythstoys.com
Create friendship bracelets using colourful rubber bands with this jewellery kit. Included within the set are 150 friendship bracelets, along with a loom, rubber bands, charms, alphabet beads and full instructions.
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