by 
Images by Ian West/PA via Getty
Sam Smith made a big statement at the 2023 Brit Awards.
The ‘Unholy’ singer, 30, who came out as non-binary in May 2019, had heads turning at their quirky and quirky silhouette walking the red carpet at the annual awards show held at the O2 Arena – just a week after received backlash for their costume choices for their “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” music video.
The outfit – a bespoke all-black latex ensemble by London fashion brand Harri – featured high, pointed shoulders and wide, pointed outward thighs, both of which were puffy. Smith accessorized the look with shiny gloves and black high-heeled boots, along with a pearl earring on the right ear and a stud on the left.
Jo Hale/Redfern
RELATED: Sam Smith fans celebrate and defend the singer’s music video’s bold mores amid backlash
said Harri, the designer behind the look wwd that recent “hate comments” on social media against Smith and their body played a role in their choice of outfit.
“Sam has gotten a lot of hate comments recently after ‘Unholy’ [their] body image,” Harri said. This is my take on the celebration [their] natural form and the beauty of being yourself. I wanted to create an image where people had never seen Sam.”
In their latest music video, Smith wears a cream corset complete with pearl chains, sparkly gloves and matching nipple covers, as well as a black Vegas-inspired showgirl ensemble with a large feathered headpiece, corset backless satin top and matching black satin . skirt with thigh-high slit.
A Capitol Records UK/EMI recording; © 2023 Universal Music Operations Limited
RELATED: Sam Smith talks about finally overcoming body dysmorphia: ‘I look fabulous’
Smith recently opened at Sunday times about overcoming their body dysmorphia and finding themselves through their music.
“I get closer to who I am with every album,” Smith said, noting that their fourth studio album Glory it was inspired by the “feminine spirit in me”.
Never miss a story – subscribe to PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I’m happiest in my own skin Glory. I feel liberated, released from the pressures I felt when I was young,” they said. “My mom says that as I’ve gotten older, I’ve stopped caring more than people think. She tends to be right.”
