British Fashion Awards: Sam Smith accepts Cultural Innovator trophy
Sam Smith accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy on the British Fashion Awards 2023 on Monday in a dramatic black robe.
The singer, 31, was honoured for creating viral vogue moments, resembling their unforgettable latex clad look on the 2023 Brit Awards.
In Sam’s sometimes daring type, they confirmed off their eclectic vogue sense in two eye-catching appears to be like in the course of the annual occasion.
Gracing the star-studded purple carpet at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the musician first wore a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots earlier than turning into their second placing look.
Accepting their award, which was offered by Lena Dunham, Sam later wore a voluminous taffeta costume with puffed shoulders.
Sam Smith, 31, accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy on the British Fashion Awards 2023 on Monday in a dramatic black robe
In Sam’s sometimes daring type, they confirmed off their eclectic vogue sense in two eye-catching appears to be like in the course of the annual occasion
The robe featured an extended ruffled prepare and cape-style sleeves, with Sam accessorising with two layered choker necklaces.
This years ceremony goes again to gender-based awards, splitting British designers into menswear and womenswear classes.
Speaking about their award Caroline Rush, chief govt officer on the British Fashion Council, mentioned Sam was is ‘a real cultural innovator who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of each vogue and leisure.
‘Smith’s unapologetic and groundbreaking type decisions have dominated the trade in 2023 and we’re extremely grateful for his or her continued help of U.Ok. designers.’
Sam was one among many main stars to attend the annual fundraising occasion, with Charlotte Tilbury scooping a Special Recognition Award and Giancarlo Giammetti accepting the Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of Valentino Garavani from Gwyneth Paltrow.
The night, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by a world judging panel made up of over 1000 trade specialists.
Arriving on the occasion Sam minimize a classy determine as they graced the purple carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The non-binary singer placed on a really leggy show in a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots.
Sam accomplished the ensemble with stylish blazer which boasted dramatic shoulder pads and assertion buttons.
Accepting their award, which was offered by Lena Dunham, Sam later wore a voluminous taffeta costume with puffed shoulders
The robe featured an extended ruffled prepare and cape-style sleeves, with Sam accessorising with two layered choker necklaces
Gracing the purple carpet at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the musician first wore a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots
The Cultural Innovator Award honours figures within the leisure trade who’ve created viral vogue moments resembling their latex clad look on the 2023 Brit Awards
Sam was one among many main stars to attend the annual fundraising occasion, with Gwyneth Paltrow presenting the Outstanding Achievement Award to Giancarlo Giammetti
Elsewhere, Amal Clooney (L) offered a Special Recognition Award to Charlotte Tilbury (R)
It comes after Sam was one of many first musicians to name for the BRIT Awards to be ‘reflective’ leading to organisers making it the primary main UK music occasion to abolish gendered classes.
Music trade chiefs confronted a backlash once they scrapped the Best Female and Best Male classes in a bid to be inclusive and related after non-binary musicians together with Sam, who identifies as neither male nor feminine, mentioned they felt excluded.
The first gender-neutral award was handed to Adele in 2022, however in her acceptance speech she pointedly instructed the viewers: ‘I really like being a girl.’
It is known she additionally voiced her dismay after when this yr’s shortlist was revealed to comprise solely males.
Now 2024’s ceremony will see the genderless class for Best Artist expanded from 5 nominations to 10 following the backlash.
