First Appearance of Taylor Swift Since the Announcement of Her Breakup with Joe Alwyn

After news of her breakup with Joe Alwyn hit the media, Taylor Swift has been spotted in public for the first time. The 33-year-old Grammy-winning singer enjoyed a dinner outing with her long-time friend and fellow musician Jack Antonoff, as well as actress Margaret Qualley at an Italian restaurant called Via Carota. The restaurant is just a four-minute walk from Cornelia Street, which has a special significance to Swift as it was the subject of one of her songs from her 2019 album 'Lover' and also where she once rented a home.

For the dinner outing, Swift opted for a chic yet casual look, wearing a flirty black top and high-waist jeans with an embellished butterfly cutout, and carrying an edgy sparkling clutch. She completed her ensemble with her signature bold red lipstick.

It has been confirmed by a source close to Swift and Alwyn that the pair have called it quits after a six-year relationship. The split has reportedly caused due to differences in their personalities. However, insiders said the actor, who emphasized his need for privacy when asked about Swift during interviews, didn't like the limelight.

The 'Lavender Haze' musician was first publicly linked to the British actor in May 2017, and while it's unclear when they first met, fans have speculated that it may have been at the 2016 Met Gala. Throughout their relationship, the couple has kept the details of their romance private, and they demurred engagement rumours in recent years.

Sources have said that the pair bonded quickly over shared passions for art and creativity. Swift has released ten songs co-written and/or co-produced with Alwyn, who wrote under the pseudonym William Bowery. The collaborations include six songs on 'Folklore', three songs on 'Evermore' and 'Sweet Nothing' on 'Midnights'.

The couple had been discussing marriage, but at the end of the day, the couple wasn't ready for a future together, according to sources. The split has been described as recent and 'not dramatic,' and Swift is focused on her sold-out Eras tour, while Alwyn has not been seen yet. Nevertheless, there is a lot of respect still between them, according to sources close to the couple.