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Taylor Swift Ralph Lauren bag

IsTaylor Swiftsignaling her next re-recording with her latest fashion accessory? That’s what fans are thinking following her latest outing in N.Y.C.

Ahead of the release of her albumMidnights, the “Karma” singer andher boyfriend Joe Alwynwerephotographed on a walk in New York Cityon Oct. 17.

Swift, 32, wore a long black sweater, plaid skirt and black tights as she smiled next to Alwyn, 31, who donned a long-sleeved green sweater, blue jeans and glasses.

PerTaylor SwiftStyle, a fan-run style blog on the singer, the purse is one of the “oldest in [Swift’s] collection and debuted back in October 2010,” which is the same month Swift releasedSpeak Now. Additionally, fans have noted that Swift’s outfit bears a striking resemblance tolooks she wore during herSpeak Nowera, including her gray tights.

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Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn are spotted on a rare outing in New York City.

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Over the summer,Swift released merchandisethemed around1989andSpeak Now, on her website — prompting fans to speculate1989 (Taylor’s Version)andSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)could be coming soon.

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: Taylor Swift accepts the award for Best Long Form Video at the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global)

While Swift is known for her intricateEaster eggs in music videosand lyrics, she has been known to tease new music in her clothing as well.

“Easter eggs can be left on clothing or jewelry,” she previously toldEntertainment Weeklyahead ofthe release of herLoveralbum.

“This is one of my favorite ways to do this because you wear something that foreshadows something else and people don’t usually really find out this one immediately but they know you’re probably sending a message. They’ll figure it out in time.”

Could Swift’s simple purse meanSpeak Now (Taylor’s Version)is dropping soon? Guess fans we’ll have to wait until 3 a.m. EST to find out!

source: people.com