Sam Smith turns heads at the 2023 Brit Awards
Sam Smith isn’t afraid to push the boundaries when it comes to fashion and it was no different for the singer when they arrived at the Brit Awards in London on Saturday.
The 30-year-old hitmaker hit the red carpet in a quirky balloon-shaped latex outfit by designer Harri.
Sam took a fashion gamble that night, but was oozing with confidence when they hit the media wall.
The outfit featured a high neck, balloon sleeves and inflatable-like legs and a zippered design over the chest.
Sam teamed the look with a pair of high-heeled boots, showing off every inch of the pop star.
Style statement! Sam Smith turned heads in a quirky inflatable latex outfit and platform heels at the Brit Awards on Saturday.
Sam, who is non-binary and uses the they/them pronouns, accessorized with a dangling earring and appeared to have dyed her hair bleach blonde.
They joined the likes of Maya Jama, Jessie J, and Ashley Roberts at the event.
Sam is celebrating the release of the hit Unholy with Kim Petras.
Kim recently made history as the first transgender woman to win the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammys alongside non-binary artist Sam.
However, the couple came under fire after their ‘satanic’ rendition of Unholy during the 65th annual Grammy Awards.
Host Mo Gilligan took the stage at BRITS and welcomed show-goers, saying, “For the first time, we’re on a Saturday night.” The tables are back in full force.
Aitch took home the top prize of the night, winning the Hip-Hop/Grime Act gong.
Beyonce won the International Artist of the Year award, beating out Kendrik Lamar, Lizzo and Taylor Swift.
Becky Hill won the Dance Act award for the second year in a row and paid tribute to some of her fellow artists in her speech.
Harry also took home the award for Best Pop/R&B, which was presented to him by actress Salma Hayek.
Details: Sam, who is non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them, accessorized with an earring and appeared to have dyed her hair bleach blonde.
Presenter Mo Gilligan then appeared to spoil his presentation of a Lewis Capaldi performance by calling him Sam Capaldi, however he later apologized and joked that it was proof of how strong the drinks are at the BRITs.
The next award, Best New Act, was won by Wet Leg and lead singer Rhian Teasdale admitted her nerves as she took the stage.
Following Harry’s Entertainer of the Year award, Fontaines DC won the International Group of the Year award with the acceptance of member Carlos O’Connell.
Wet Leg were honored with their second award the following night, taking home the award for Group of the Year.
Beyonce’s Break My Soul was honored with International Song of the Year with the artist recording another message for her UK fans.
The 1975 won the British Group award with lead singer Matty Heay taking the microphone to thank the band’s fans for their support.
Harry picked up his third award next, winning Song of the Year for As It Was, hosted by country music legend Shania Twain.
Fat Boy Slim took the stage next to present the Producer of the Year award to veteran DJ David Guetta.
Sam Smith and Kim Petras took the stage next for a raunchy rendition of their hit single Unholy, which came on the heels of their Grammy performance.
Don’t move an inch! Sam carefully walked up and down the rug in his outfit, which featured broad legs and arms.
Fashion risk: The outfit featured a high neck, balloon sleeves and inflatable-like legs and a zip-up design over the chest.
Lizzo, Harry, Lewis Capaldi, David Guetta, Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Wet Leg also performed on the night.
Shortly after, Mo Gilligan told the audience that the show was experiencing technical difficulties, so a clip of Adele performing her song I Drink Wine was played on last year’s show while the production team worked out the glitch.
Harry won his fourth and last in the world below when he received the Album of the Year award, presented to him by actor Stanley Tucci.
Bold fashion statement: Sam smiled at one point when they first hit the red carpet.
‘How do you feel about that?’ Some fans shared some funny memes and comments about Sam’s outfit.
Awards: Harry Styles, Wet Leg and Sam Smith lead this year’s nominations as stars battle it out for coveted awards.
Hitmaker: Sam Is Celebrating The Release Of The Hit Unholy With Kim Petras
During Harry’s last acceptance speech, a member of his team briefly grabbed the microphone to say thank you, but Harry snatched it up when he joked that he promised his wife they’d be like Maya Jama and Stormzy later that night.
The show concluded with David Guetta performing a selection of his hits with the help of Becky Hill, Ella Henderson and Sam Ryder.
Music bosses came under fire when the shortlist for the BRITs was announced last month.
In a surprise snub, female artists were excluded from Entertainer of the Year, which last year introduced a gender-neutral overhaul by removing its male- and female-focused categories.
The first gender neutral award was presented to Adele last year, but in her acceptance speech she told the audience: “I love being a woman.”
Harry, Stormzy and Fred Again – real name Fred Gibson – were nominated for album of the year, along with The 1975 and indie duo Wet Leg, who were the only female act in the category.
Charli XCX, whose fifth studio album Crash topped the charts, and Florence and the Machine, whose album Dance Fever earned the singer her fourth UK number one, were notably absent.
BRIT Awards bosses are said to be in talks to bring back separate categories for best male and female artist next year, following criticism.
Turning heads: The legs of the outfit were almost in the shape of a love heart