Taylor Swift’s Showgirl outfit is more than just sparkle

Last week, Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Along with the announcement, she unveiled a series of alternate album covers. One of the covers featured a photo of Swift dressed in a rhinestone-encrusted showgirl costume, complete with headwear.

Rich history behind the costume shared by Vogue.

Swift revives Bob Mackie’s iconic Vegas Showgirl design

Swift wore a bejeweled bra and thong set, along with matching hip swags, a headpiece, and feathered armbands. The ensemble was crafted with French wirework and a blush-colored illusion lining.

Originally designed by Bob Mackie for the finale of Don Arden’s Jubilee!, the look was loaded with history.

The Las Vegas show ran for a record-breaking 35 years, from July 1981 until its closure in February 2016, making it the longest-running production at the time. According to Mackie's Instagram post, the show's 1,000+ costumes were inspired by the Ziegfeld Follies, a series of grand Broadway revues that ran intermittently from 1907 to 1957.

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