Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Oct. 3. The album has been met with mixed reviews, but that hasn’t stopped Swifties from gathering to embrace the new era. Almost like clockwork, events began popping up throughout Southern California, allowing fans to come together and find creative ways to listen to the new album.

The widespread celebration is a testament to Swift and the community her music has created, which was showcased during the Eras Tour. Ahead of the sold-out tour, fans online pulled inspiration from Swift’s lyrics “make the friendship bracelets” from the song “You’re On Your Own Kid,” and crafted friendship bracelets to exchange at the shows. Beads began to sell out at craft stores, people made careers selling bracelets inspired by the pops

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