Sam Smith is known for pushing boundaries when it comes to fashion but their latest look has been deemed more salon worthy than red carpet.
A far cry from the Unholy singer’s cheeky Vivienne Westwood looks or their even bolder on stage antics, Sam was covered up completely in New York.
The 31-year-old icon was wearing a dramatic black billowing dress which covered them from neck to toe tailored in around their wrists, accessorised with a black Prada bag.
Sam was stopped by The People Gallery TikTok to discuss their look, making a point to show off their somewhat signature black platform boots.
The fashion account, run by Maurice Kamara, has over one million followers and has also shown off fits from Kim Kardashian, Willem Dafoe, and Salma Hayek.
However, in a rare miss, Sam’s outfit failed to impress — despite 1.2 million likes on the video — as fans compared it to a hairdresser’s cape.
‘Going for haircut?’ commented Lolli while Lang Skrimshire joked: ‘When you walk out of the barber still wearing the cape.’
‘Being prepared for a haircut anytime anywhere is wild,’ joked user Eidndur about the free-flowing dress which also had pockets.
Marilyn Ramirez added: ‘Looks like the cape my hairdresser puts on me to do my hair😂.’
Other TikTokers teased that Sam was in ‘the eid spirit’ and wearing an ‘abaya’ as Simply Faaiza declared: ‘Sister Sam in [their] abaya girl era✨️.’
An abaya is a robe-like dress worn predominantly by Muslim women, as user Sumiii joked: ‘We love to see Sam smith in abaya!’
Along with the barber and abaya comments were comparisons to Voldemort from Harry Potter and Dune’s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.
The Rick Owens dress appears to be their Lido Runway Tabard Gown in black, which will set you back a cool €2,690 (£2,312).
Maurice was all compliments in the short interview, calling Sam’s look ‘amazing’ despite the unconvinced audience.
The Stay With Me hitmaker was asked for a styling tip and replied: ‘Every day start again. That’s what I do personally.’
They praised both Rick Owens and Vivienne Westwood as fashion inspirations currently and added: ‘I never thought Vivienne Westwood clothes were for me and then recently I just can’t stop wearing Westwood. I love it!’
Moving on from fashion Sam shared their favourite meal is ‘anchovies with some burrata and a vodka martini’.
The five-time Grammy winner was spotted fairly dressed down in New York days before, rocking jeans and an open black shirt.
They chatted to their unknown friend, who was equally dressed down in an all black tracksuit, while they enjoy a break from their Gloria world tour.
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