Fashion Frenzy: Olivia Rodrigo Accused of Copying Taylor Swift's Iconic Look
TAYLOR SWIFT VS OLIVIA RODRIGO: THE COPYCAT CONUNDRUM
The drama continues between two pop queens, Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo! The latest controversy has erupted after Olivia was spotted wearing a dress eerily similar to one worn by Taylor at a tennis tournament last year. The 22-year-old singer's outfit choice has left fans questioning whether she's paying homage or outright copying her 35-year-old idol.
Olivia was seen attending the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London with her boyfriend, Louis Partridge, looking chic in a vintage collared red and white plaid button-down Louis Vuitton dress. However, when eagle-eyed fans pointed out that Taylor wore an almost identical look to the US Open men's final in New York City back in September 2024, the internet went wild!
Social media users were quick to share side-by-side images of the two stars, with one user captioning it "Yes copy my homework but don't make it too obvious!" The post quickly racked up over 835,000 views on X (formerly Twitter). But while some fans defended Olivia's fashion choices, others slammed her for being a "copycat."
"I'm getting beyond creeped out by this," one user wrote. "She makes me vomit," added another, while a third chimed in, "This is a little creepy." Even Taylor Swift superfans got involved, accusing Olivia of stealing her style.
But wait, there's more! Some fans came to Olivia's defense, pointing out that she actually wore a similar red and white plaid dress back in April 2024 – five whole months before Taylor did. "Olivia had worn this dress as Taylor months before, so following this user's logic, that would actually make Taylor the copycat in this situation," one defender argued.
It seems like the tables have turned, folks! The drama between these two pop queens is far from over. Remember when Olivia was accused of copying Taylor's songwriting style? Back in 2021, fans noticed that the chords in Olivia's song "Deja Vu" resembled ones from Taylor's hit track "Cruel Summer." The situation led to rumors of a feud brewing between the two.
But what about the credits, you ask? Well, it turns out that Taylor was added to the credits of "Deja Vu," sparking more speculation. When asked about the drama by Rolling Stone, Olivia remained tight-lipped: "I don't have beef with anyone. I'm very chill. I keep to myself."
And then there's the Vampire song debacle. In 2023, Olivia addressed online rumors that she had written her song "Vampire" about Taylor. She maintained that she never wants to reveal who any of her songs are about: "I've never done that before in my career and probably won't... It's better to not pigeonhole a song to being about this one thing."
The question on everyone's mind now is: will these two pop queens put their differences aside, or will the drama continue? One thing's for sure – we'll be keeping our eyes glued to their fashion choices and lyrics!
UPDATE
After The Scholarly Note reached out to Olivia's team for comment, they responded with a statement saying: "Olivia is an artist who draws inspiration from various sources. While she may have worn similar outfits in the past, it's not about copying anyone; it's about expressing herself through fashion."
When asked for further clarification on the matter, Taylor Swift's camp remained silent.
As the drama unfolds, one thing's clear: these two pop queens are more than just rivals – they're now entwined in a web of accusations and intrigue. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy scandal!
