The 2023 Brit Awards red carpet was abuzz with excitement as Sam Smith made a bold statement with their head-to-toe black latex suit by Valentino. The Grammy-award winning singer’s avant-garde look complete with inflated shoulders and knees turned heads and sparked a social media frenzy.
The reactions on social media were mixed with adoration, eye-rolling discourse, and hilarious memes. Despite the criticism from some body shamers and trolls, many of Smith’s fans leapt to their defense. Writer Harrison Brocklehurst called Smith’s look a “slay” while drag artist Bailey J Mills commended Smith for their “inspiring” look. Actor Kalen Allen added that watching the treatment of Smith on social media showed how many people have become the bullies they claim to despise.
Smith’s confident look was a reflection of their recent success and nomination for two awards at the Brit Awards: Song of the Year and Best Pop/R&B Act. The singer is also hot off a Grammy award win for their collaboration with trans icon Kim Petras on the history-making single, “Unholy.”
