On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits.
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Ilaria Perrotta,
Vanity Fair,
24 Oct. 2026
Her hair was styled by John Novotny with a side part and long, cascading soft curls.
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