“(The bracelets are) something I can keep for a lifetime so even after the concert, I will find a way to display all these bracelets in a special way, somewhere in the house, so I can remember the experience forever,” he said.
As for Tan, she sees trading bracelets as a special and thoughtful gesture. Before even going to the Eras Tour, she already traded three Fearless bracelets with her friends.
“Even though they share the same song title, each one carries a distinct interpretation in terms of colours and style. This individuality is what makes each bracelet special and unique,” she said.
It’s also a symbol of the community.
“(Whenever I see) someone in public wearing a friendship bracelet, there’s a sense of familiarity. It represents the whole community of Swifties – no matter what gender, ethnicity or age – we’re just here to share the love we have for Taylor,” said Yan.
ARE THERE ANY RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN TRADING THESE?
As a fan-driven initiative, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to trading these friendship bracelets. But to make the experience enjoyable for everyone, there are some etiquette guidelines Swifties can follow.
Lee shared that many fans avoid inadvertent re-trading, and distinguish their own bracelets from those exchanged with others by wearing them on different hands.
Meanwhile, others make the distinction by using carabiners and book rings to hold the bracelets they brought.