Kaylah Walton
Taylor Swift’s latest holiday merchandise has generated significant buzz online, as fans express their dissatisfaction over its quality and high prices.
Devoted fans of Swift, known as Swifties, took to social media to share their mixed feelings about various items, including a $120 Cowboy Like Me jacket, an $85 hoodie, and a $50 soy candle.
Issues with Swift’s merchandise
The merchandise range included clothing, festive items, and collectibles, which sold out rapidly despite the negative feedback.
Many fans, however, raised doubts about whether the items met their expected value.
A particularly controversial item was a 8oz candle labeled with Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, priced at $50.
One fan humorously commented on X (formerly Twitter), “$50 for a candle? Taylor better show up to light it for me.”
Another contentious product was the $85 Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) koi fish hoodie.
Fans expressed disappointment when the actual design of the hoodie did not match the promotional images.
Instead of the expected koi print, customers found the hoodies had only a few fish scattered across the fabric.
“Girl, where are the fish?” one irritated fan remarked in a viral post.
Concerns were also raised about the $120 Cowboy Like Me chore jacket.
While it was marketed as embroidered, fans pointed out that the lyrics were printed instead, and the fabric felt “thin” and “cheap.”
One fan described wearing it as feeling like “a tote bag,” while others suggested it felt more like a shirt than a jacket.
The $75 faux leather purse from The Tortured Poets Department collection also faced criticism.
Customers noted issues like visible stitching and loose threads.
One shopper commented, “For $75, this purse should have been of better quality.”
Despite the criticism, not every review was negative.
Some fans praised the quality of the collection’s plaid pajamas, appreciating the craftsmanship and embroidery.
However, ongoing concerns regarding Swift’s merchandise seem to be a recurring theme.
Long-time fans highlighted that quality issues have been noted following many of her merchandise releases over the years.
Regardless, the rapid sell-out of most items illustrates Swift’s enduring popularity, with products appearing on resale sites at inflated prices.
While some Swifties continue to show their support, others are left questioning whether their loyalty is being overlooked.
