Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20151/10Shooting Stars
The two recently road-tripped through Big Sur. “Taylor’s a really good driver,” Kloss says. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane woven Lurex dress, blue leather belt (on Kloss), sequined V-neck sweater, and studded belt (on Swift). On Kloss: Barton Perreira sunglasses. Cartier ring. On Swift: Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20152/10Selfie Service
Model Lily Aldridge introduced the two. “We were just like, ‘You. My friend. Now,’ ” says Swift. On Kloss: Donna Karan New York black organza bra top and off-white cotton skirt with brushstroke print. On Swift: Bottega Veneta pale pink–and–yellow embroidered cotton dress.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20153/10Down Time
“This past year has felt very different,” Swift says. “I’ve felt more unapologetic about who I am and what I stand for.” On Swift: Alberta Ferretti tan crocheted suede dress. On Kloss: Marc Jacobs black tank top and embroidered skirt. On her left hand: LanaAlexandra by Sarah Chloe ring. Bracelets by Tiffany & Co. and Phyne by Paige Novick.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20154/10Practice Makes Perfect
Swift strums a few bars, while Kloss, an avid baker, readies a batch of cookies. On Swift: Valentino foulard-print crepe-de-Chine silk dress. On Kloss: Gucci patchwork-print silk shirt and cuffed pants.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20155/10Embraceable You
Though Swift and Kloss met just a year ago, their best-friendship was instantaneous.
Beauty Note:
Extend your road trip. The concentrated formula in L’Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Serum delivers a honey-kissed glow for up to two weeks. On Swift: Rodarte blouse
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20156/10Sister Act
“People had been telling us for years that we needed to meet,” says Swift. “I remember makeup artists and hair people going, ‘God, she and Karlie would be best friends.’ ” On Kloss: Bottega Veneta peach-and-yellow gingham cardigan and matching dress. On Swift: Michael Kors sky-blue poplin shirt and daffodil-embroidered tulle skirt. Eva Fehren X ring. Golden Thread double band.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20157/10Tall Orders
“When I did SNL they both came, and at the after-party it was so confusing,” says Lena Dunham. “They’re like these Amazon twins.” On Swift: Vera Wang Collection blush floral-print silk-gauze apron dress. On Kloss: Marchesa black silk tulle–and–organza dress with Chantilly-lace detail. Bracelets by Carolina Bucci.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20158/10Twilight Zone
“It’s just fun to care about people,” Swift says. from near right: Oscar de la Renta ivory silk dress embellished with crystals and ostrich feathers, leather sandals, gold sequined bandeau top, and tulle skirt with ostrich-feather detail. On Swift: David Yurman heart-pendant necklace.
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Hair: Garren for Garren New York for R+Co; Makeup: Mark Carrasquillo
Set Design: Nicholas Des Jardins for Mary Howard Studio
Produced by Susannah Phillips for North Six
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 20159/10The Road Ahead
Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift, both in Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. Sunglasses by Barton Perreira and Ray-Ban.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, March 201510/10Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift wear Louis Vuitton embroidered minidresses and resin earrings. To get this look, try: Magic Nude Liquid Powder Bare Skin Perfecting Makeup SPF 18, True Match Blush in Soft Sun, Brow Stylist Custom Brow Shaping Pencil in Blonde, La Palette Nude Smokey, Voluminous Butterfly Intenza Mascara, Infallible Pro-Last Lipcolor in Permanent Blush. All by L’Oréal Paris.
Hair: Garren for Garren New York for R+Co.; Makeup: Mark Carrasquillo