V&A museum to recruit Taylor Swift super fan

The V&A museum in London is looking for a Taylor Swift super fan to become its official adviser about the star.

The museum wants a British "Swiftie" who can give their expert insights into fan culture and the memorabilia that her devotees collect and create.

It said it's especially interested in the craftmanship behind handmade signs and friendship bracelets.

Fans of the 14-time Grammy-winning singer often swap friendship bracelets at her shows.

The museum, which specialises in art, design and performance, wants to appoint someone before the 34-year-old US pop star begins the European leg of her Eras tour later this year.

It's one of a number of "super fan advisers" that the institution wants to find to help it with its collections and exhibitions.

The venue is also seeking people who are passionate about Crocs footwear, emojis and drag, among other things.

It's part of an effort to enhance its "vast curatorial knowledge" by engaging grassroots experts to assist in "specific cultural niches", the museum said.

It has already filled four such roles - finding enthusiasts to advise it on Toby jugs, Pokemon cards, Gorpcore clothing, and Lego.

Museum director Dr Tristram Hunt said: "These new advisory roles will help us celebrate and discover more about the enormous, and often surprising, creative diversity on offer at the V&A, as well as helping us to learn more about the design stories that are relevant to our audiences today."

Interested fans can submit their applications through the V&A website from Friday. Successful applicants will be paid a set rate per session.