Written by Lily Borak
If there is any artist whose album releases warrant extravagant parties, it is Taylor Swift. And, with the upcoming release of her 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” fans worldwide will definitely be coming together to celebrate.
The only question is: How do you plan the best TTPD release party?
First, let’s break down what we know about the album so far. TS11 consists of 16 songs, each with gloriously cryptic titles ranging from “Fresh Out the Slammer” to “Florida!!!” (yes, the three exclamation points are included) to “So Long, London.” While we can only speculate what and who these songs are about (*cough cough* Joe Alwyn), fans are starting to piece together this era’s key themes.
Dark academia vibes and a black-and-white color palette seem to characterize the album’s aesthetic given Swift’s anguished energy in the cover art, the handwritten poem accompanying her Instagram announcement and her elegant yet subdued gown and gloves at the Grammys. It’s giving yearning, it’s giving heartbreak, it’s giving wandering down cobblestone streets and writing gut-wrenching journal entries in candlelit libraries.
So, after thorough research, we’ve put together this guide to throwing the best TTPD party. Complete with decor finds and activity ideas, use this guide to plan a wondrously mysterious party befitting a true tortured poet.
Once you’re ready to plan your party, make sure to browse our Taylor Swift-inspired invitations here.