“It Was Magic”: Sabrina Carpenter Talks Kicking Off Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

On Thursday night, Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking Eras tour to Mexico City—and the hits-filled show marked the start of a new opening act for singer Sabrina Carpenter. (Paramore, Phoebe Bridgers, and Beabadoobee have all opened for Swift, too.) “Night one felt unlike any crowd I’ve ever played to before,” says Carpenter. “It was magic.” With another show slated in CDMX this evening, Carpenter will continue to serve as Swift’s opening act through November, with dates in Argentina and Brazil. “It’s a great privilege,” says Carpenter. “Getting to tour with someone I love that greatly inspires me, and also has the kindest and most welcoming fan base ever—I feel so lucky to be part of such an indelible tour.”

Of course, prepping for such an experience was no easy feat. But luckily, for Carpenter, she’s already been in serious training mode for well over a year now. “I’ve been dreaming this up for a while, and thankfully I just got off a year-long tour of my own, so I felt like that helped me prepare,” says Carpenter. Even so, the Eras tour marks a whole new setlist and stage vibe for the singer, explaining that she wanted to devote all her effort to the performance. “I wanted to bring a lot of energy, since I’m 5 feet tall and there’s a lot of people,” jokes Carpenter. “So my band and I put a very fun show together.”

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Carpenter also wanted to bring her fashion A-game to each concert, too. Working with the Ukrainian brand Frolov, Carpenter has committed to two custom looks for her Eras shows—a black and blue strapless mini dress, both with heart cut-outs at the bust. “I’m in my short skirt era—no surprise to anyone—but I felt especially attached to this custom Frolov look,” says Carpenter. “I wore it once before, [and] they were kind enough to make it for me in multiple colors. It really just shines on stage in a way I love.” The singer also loved their practical and wearable design. “They make such beautiful cutouts that feel sturdy and secure, so I don’t question moving in them,” says Carpenter.