YOGYAKARTA - Trend friendship is currently viral on various social media and is attended by many TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter users. This trend emerged from the Taylor Swift The Eras Tour concert which was held in several countries. So what are friendly bracelets that are often used by gen Z?

In the excitement of the conversation about Taylor Swift's concert, fans from this famous singer exchanged 'friendship braces'. Swifties, as Taylor Swift fans call, are buying and exchanging friendly bracelets to wear while watching concerts.

Friendship Bracelet is the name for a popular friendship bracelet among Taylor Swift fans. Friendship braces in the form of regular bracelets assembled from beads or braided materials. As the name suggests, these bracelets will be distributed or exchanged to close friends and friends.

The 'friendship brace' bracelet became a special accessory at Taylor Swift's concert titled The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift fans will usually hunt for this friendly bracelet every time ahead of the schedule for their idol concert.

Friendship brace will be worn when it comes to the Eras Tour concert. In addition, this friendship bracelet was also exchanged with each other to Taylor Swift's friends or fans who were met while watching the concert.

Friendship braces are usually made of beads in various colors. In each bead of the bracelet there are also letters arranged into certain words or sentences. Usually each bracelet has different writings, it can be song lyrics, titles, to jokes in fandom.

The Meaning Of Friendship Bracelet

The Friendship Bracelet trend comes from the words in Taylor Swift's song 'You're on Your Own, Kid'. This song is one of the best songs from the Midnights album which was released in 2022.

Here's a snippet of the lyrics of the song You're on Your Own, Kid

Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burned

Everything you lose is a step you take

So make the friendship brackets

Take the moment and taste it

You've got no reason to be afraid

This trend comes in a few weeks after the song was released. After the release of the Midnights album, the Eras Tour concert plans were immediately announced. These swifties immediately suggested that Taylor Swift fans make friendly bracelets to exchange for each other during concerts.

From that moment, the Friendship Bracelet was caught into a global trend. Wearing a friendly brace is interpreted as the perfect way to show affection and friendship to others Swifties.

Actually, friendship brace is not a new trend. The expression of the friendship bracelet has been a trend among the 1970swas, 1990s, and early 2000s.

At that time, many school children or teenagers wore bracelets made of beads. They like to use beads to make bracelets in various knot patterns. In addition, worn by themselves or given to close friends, these bracelets are also sold.

Trend friendly braces have re-emerged in today's era, especially among Generation Z. Gen Z does like the nostalgic trend in the 2000s. In addition, this trend is also a way to build a sincere sense of togetherness with friends and new people.

For Swifties who have been Taylor Swift fans for a long time, this trend can be an attempt to pass on an old hobby to their children. In addition, the trend of wearing a friendly bracelet is also able to strengthen the bond of friendship through handicrafts and love of music.

Demikianlah rekosipa apa itu friendship bracelet yang tengah menjadi tren di kalangan generasi Z dan viral di media sosial. Friendship brace tidak hanya sekali band yang populer dikenakan saat menonton kon concert Taylor Swift, namun juga sebagai eksanakan persahabatan kepada teman atau sesama fans. Lihat juga Lisa BLACKPINK foto bersama Taylor Swift di Singapura.

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