Sam Smith's Gloria era comes with a lot of surprises, which include daring fashion statements, from their music videos to red carpet appearances. After dropping jaws with their all-red Grammys ensemble and entourage last week, Smith stunned the Brits in a black inflatable two-piece.
Sam Smith Stuns With Outlandish Inflatable Ensemble At Brit Awards
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A Black Heart At The Brits
The Unholy singer enlisted Valentino to create the custom spandex leather two-piece. Smith's inflatable pants formed a heart, while their jacket had puffed long sleeves. The singer paired the two-piece with matching black leather gloves and heeled shoes.
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Embracing Themselves
While Smith celebrated the season of love with their outfit, the Stay with me singer's outfit had a hidden element. Recently, they faced backlash from internet trolls for gaining weight, so they made a statement with their balloon suit.
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The Grammys Award
Valentino also made Smith's all-red ensemble for the 2023 Grammys, where they won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Kim Petras. The singers caused a stir when they arrived on the red carpet, as people accused them of devil worship due to their fiery red outfits.
Fans Weren't Pleased
Smith changed into a red shirt tucked into skintight pants with suspenders. Unfortunately, they didn't impress anyone with their Grammys performance, despite winning the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance earlier that night. All you need is a quick look at the comments to see how people felt about that performance.
Body Positivity Henceforth
Smith's black heart outfit drew inspiration from Harri KS's upcoming SS 23 collection, which celebrates bodily ideals and real figures over edited or modified shapes. The theme aligns with the message of Smith's album, Gloria, which highlights the singer's journey of self-discovery and self-appreciation.
New Album 'Gloria'
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Smith's Unholy was the first single from the album, and it met widespread approval from critics and fans. It received over 7 million streams on its first day and was listened to more than 820 million times on Spotify within its first five months.
'Unholy' Success
Unholy debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number one in the four weeks after its release. It's Smith and Petras' first chart-topping and record-making hit. They released a music video a week after the song's release.
Gloria Is A Slow Burner
Smith released Gloria earlier this year, but most of its songs didn't impact the audience as much as Unholy did. The album has much slower material, which makes sense since the theme of the album is trying to get their sexual identity across.
The Brits 2023
Smith wasn't the only extravagantly dressed star at the Brits last night. Some other wild looks came from Leomi Anderson, Ashnikko, and Tallia Storm.
