Sam Smith has displayed their newfangled sense of style once again, as they stepped out in New York in a black flowing cape, but left fans divided on the look.
The singer, 31, was stopped on the street by a popular TikToker, The People Gallery, for a fit check of their latest eye-catching ensemble.
The account – run by Maurice Kamara – has won over a million fans for sharing videos asking passersby and celebrities about their outfits, chatting to everyone from Kim Kardashian to Willem Dafoe.
Sam – who announced they were non-binary in 2019 and uses they/them pronouns – appeared in the latest clip, in a quirky all-black outfit.
They explained their high-necked cape was from Rick Owens, teamed with towering platform heel boots and the favourite bag of celebs, the Prada Cleo, which retails for an eye-watering £2,400.
Sam Smith has displayed their newfangled sense of style once again, as they stepped out in New York in a black flowing cape, but left fans divided on the look
The hitmaker said their favourite designers at the moment were Rick Owens and Vivienne Westwood, admitting: ‘I never thought Vivienne Westwood clothes were for me and then recently I just can’t stop wearing Westwood. I love it!’
When asked for their styling tip, Sam said: ‘Every day start again. That’s what I do personally.’
They also added: ‘My favourite meal is anchovies with some burrata and a vodka martini’.
While Maurice gushed that Sam ‘looked amazing’ however, fans were less convinced by the avant-garde look.
Several took to the TikTok comments and X to joke that the outfit resembled the capes used by hairdressers to protect customers’ clothing, as well as comparing the look to that of nun or Severus Snape in Harry Potter.
They quipped: ‘When you walk out of the barber still wearing the cape; Looks like the cape my hairdresser puts on me to do my hair; Was he [sic] right in the middle of a haircut or something?’
‘being prepared for a haircut anytime anywhere is wild; Left the cape on from the hair cut; Pretty sure that’s one of those things they put round you went you visit the barber.’
‘serving Professor Snape ELEAGANZA !!; He’s [sic] dressed like whoopi Goldberg in sister act; Barbershop forgot to retrieve their bib.’
While Maurice gushed that Sam ‘looked amazing’, fans were less convinced by the avant-garde look and took to the comments and X to joke that the outfit resembled the capes used by hairdressers to protect customers’ clothing
‘It looks like Sam smith just left the barber; The hairdressers called and said they want their cape back; There’s a barber somewhere saying “You’ll never guess who pinched my cape!”‘
But several more fashion forward fans approved of the experimental look and hit out at those mocking Sam.
They wrote: ‘If I saw Sam Smith on the street sporting this fancy hair dresser’s cape, I too would stop them to get the fashion details; this what happens when your so happy with life u can express yourself freely’.
‘It’s crazy how someone can be incredibly talented, seem really nice and kind, but get sm hate for simply wearing something they feel happy in; I love the flowy nature of this for them because it just gently hints at their curves beneath.’
Sam has worn many viral outfits over the past few years and hasn’t been afraid to push the boundaries when it comes to fashion.
After coming out as non-binary, they have begun to play with the rigid gender norms in clothing, opting for more androgynous looks.
The five-time Grammy award winner has also been dressing more daringly and opting for avant-garde looks with outlandish shapes.
Sam went viral online for their red carpet look at last year’s BRIT Awards which consisted of a rubber suit with dramatically flared arms and legs.
But several more fashion forward fans approved of the experimental look and hit out at those mocking Sam
Sam has worn many viral outfits over the past few years and hasn’t been afraid to push the boundaries when it comes to fashion (pictured at O2 in April 2023)
Sam went viral online for their red carpet look at last year’s BRIT Awards which consisted of a rubber suit with dramatically flared arms and legs
In April 2023, during their GLORIA Tour, Sam took to the stage in a devil costume complete with a corset, fishnet tights and thigh-high black boots
They also went for a bold look at last year’s Grammys, arriving on the red carpet in an oversized red dress with a high collar and matching leather boots
Their experimental style and power to get people talking led Sam to being awarded with the coveted Cultural Innovator Trophy at the British Fashion Awards in December
In April 2023, during their GLORIA Tour, Sam took to the stage in a devil costume complete with a corset, fishnet tights and thigh-high black boots.
They also went for a bold look at last year’s Grammys, arriving on the red carpet in an oversized red dress with a high collar and matching leather boots.
Their experimental style and power to get people talking led Sam to being awarded with the coveted Cultural Innovator Trophy at the British Fashion Awards in December.
Speaking about their win, Caroline Rush, chief executive officer at the British Fashion Council, said they are ‘a true cultural innovator who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of both fashion and entertainment.
‘Smith’s unapologetic and groundbreaking style choices have dominated the industry in 2023 and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support of U.K. designers.’
Sam also recently walked the runway in the Vivienne Westwood show at Paris Fashion Week last month.
The Oscar winning artist put on a very leggy display in bizarre tartan ensemble, before changing into gothic ripped black dress.
Sam is also dating fashion designer Christian Cowan, whose clientele includes A-list stars Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and Heidi Klum.
The couple have been dating since last January after meeting when the designer, 28, collaborated with Sam on the costumes for their music video, I’m Not Here to Make Friends.
Sam also recently walked the runway in the Vivienne Westwood show at Paris Fashion Week last month
The Oscar winning artist put on a very leggy display in bizarre tartan ensemble, before changing into gothic ripped black dress
Sam is also dating fashion designer Christian Cowan, whose clientele includes A-list stars Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B and Heidi Klum (pictured in February 2023)
