The fan behind the viral sale of a Kansas City Chiefs bomber jacket to Taylor Swift is opening up about the surprising journey of the jacket and why she sold it for such a low price. TikTok user @courttokslol, who recently revealed that her family sold the rare jacket to Swift, has been answering fans’ burning questions about the sale and the exciting moment it was spotted at a Kansas City Chiefs game on November 4.
Court’s TikTok video, posted on November 5, shed light on the series of events that led to this unexpected celebrity connection. The jacket, a beloved childhood item, was listed on eBay by Court and her family back in August. At the time, they never could have predicted that the jacket would end up on Swift at a game months later.
“To see it worn at such a big event, especially by someone as iconic as Taylor Swift, is just mind-blowing,” Court said in her video. She further explained that the uniqueness of the jacket made it stand out, especially since it was the only one available on eBay when they listed it. This made it a standout piece, and Court believes that Swift’s stylist was likely paying attention to the resale sites, ultimately purchasing the jacket for the pop star.
Court also answered several fan questions about the jacket’s size—it’s a men’s small—and why she sold it in the first place. “It didn’t fit anymore, and I was in the process of moving,” she explained. Selling items on eBay wasn’t new to the family, but this was the first time they’d sold something that would end up in the hands of a celebrity.
Despite the low price—$169—Court said that they had no idea who would be buying the jacket when they listed it. “Obviously, when we listed it, we had no idea who would be buying it,” she laughed. Fans on TikTok were quick to comment that she should have priced it higher, but Court pointed out that this was simply the price they thought was fair at the time.
“Now that we know it went to Taylor Swift, it’s pretty wild,” Court added, expressing her excitement over the unexpected turn of events. She even joked that her family now has a few more Chiefs items listed and is on the lookout for more celebrity connections. “You better believe we’ll be watching for Taylor’s stylist’s name every time we sell something now!”
In her original TikTok video, Court, who is a longtime Swiftie, shared the moment she realized the jacket was sold to Swift. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw Taylor wearing a jacket that looked exactly like ours,” she said. After some detective work, her dad confirmed that they had sold the jacket to a buyer from California. Court then checked the buyer’s details and realized it matched up with Swift’s stylist. “I can’t make this up,” she added, pointing out how the bend in the jacket matched perfectly with the one seen in photos of Swift wearing it.
At the November 4 game, Swift wore the jacket as part of an ensemble that included denim Agolde shorts, a black top, a Dior saddle bag, and $2,195 Christian Louboutin boots. As the pop star continues to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at Chiefs games, fans are now even more fascinated by her stylish game-day looks, especially as they are paired with unexpected vintage finds like this bomber jacket.
Court’s story highlights just how connected the world of resale, fashion, and celebrity can be, with one item linking a fan, a famous artist, and a piece of memorabilia that now holds even more significance.
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