Sam Smith is known for breaking fashion boundaries, but their latest style is more salon-worthy than red carpet.
Sam was entirely covered up in New York, in stark contrast to the Unholy singer’s daring Vivienne Westwood ensembles and even bolder onstage antics.
The 31-year-old legend wore a stunning black billowing dress that wrapped them from neck to toe and was fitted in around their wrists, along with a black Prada purse.
Sam went by The People Gallery TikTok to discuss their style, displaying their rather characteristic black platform boots.
Maurice Kamara’s fashion account has over one million followers and has included outfits worn by Kim Kardashian, Willem Dafoe, and Salma Hayek.
Despite 1.2 million likes on the video, Sam’s attire failed to please, with viewers comparing 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 remarks, there were references to Voldemort from Harry Potter and Dune’s Baron Vladimir Harkonnen.
The Rick Owens garment looks to be the Lido Runway Tabard Gown in black, which costs €2,690 (£2,312).
Despite the audience’s scepticism, Maurice complimented Sam’s appearance as ‘wonderful’ throughout the brief interview.
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 revealed that their favourite food is ‘anchovies with some burrata and a vodka martini’.
The five-time Grammy winner was photographed in New York a few days ago wearing trousers and an open black top.
While taking a break from their Gloria globe tour, they talked with an unnamed acquaintance who was likewise dressed down in an all-black tracksuit.