{"id":85317,"date":"2023-12-05T00:04:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T00:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=85317"},"modified":"2023-12-05T00:04:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T00:04:01","slug":"british-fashion-awards-sam-smith-accepts-cultural-innovator-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/celebrities\/british-fashion-awards-sam-smith-accepts-cultural-innovator-trophy\/","title":{"rendered":"British Fashion Awards: Sam Smith accepts Cultural Innovator trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sam Smith accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy at the British Fashion Awards\u00a02023 on Monday in a\u00a0dramatic black gown.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0singer, 31, was\u00a0honoured for creating viral fashion moments, such as their unforgettable latex clad appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Sam’s typically bold style, they showed off their eclectic fashion sense in two eye-catching looks during the annual event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gracing the star-studded red carpet at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the musician first wore\u00a0a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots before\u00a0changing into their second striking look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Accepting their award, which was presented by Lena Dunham, Sam later wore a voluminous taffeta dress with puffed shoulders.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sam Smith, 31, accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy at the British Fashion Awards 2023 on Monday in a dramatic black gown<\/p>\n
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In Sam’s typically bold style, they showed off their eclectic fashion sense in two eye-catching looks during the annual event\u00a0<\/p>\n
The gown featured a long ruffled train and cape-style sleeves, with Sam accessorising with two layered choker necklaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This years ceremony is going back to gender-based awards, splitting British designers into menswear and womenswear categories.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaking about their award\u00a0Caroline Rush, chief executive officer at the British Fashion Council, said Sam was is ‘a true cultural innovator who has fearlessly pushed the boundaries of both fashion and entertainment.<\/p>\n
‘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.’<\/p>\n
Sam was one of many major stars to attend the annual fundraising event, with\u00a0Charlotte Tilbury<\/span>\u00a0scooping a\u00a0Special Recognition Award and\u00a0Giancarlo Giammetti accepting the Outstanding Achievement Award on behalf of Valentino Garavani from Gwyneth Paltrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n The evening, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Arriving at the event\u00a0Sam\u00a0cut a stylish figure as they graced the red carpet at London’s Royal Albert Hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n The non-binary singer put on a very leggy display in a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam completed the ensemble with chic blazer which boasted dramatic shoulder pads and statement buttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Accepting their award, which was presented by Lena Dunham, Sam later wore a voluminous taffeta dress with puffed shoulders<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The gown featured a long ruffled train and cape-style sleeves, with Sam accessorising with two layered choker necklaces<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gracing the red carpet at London’s iconic Royal Albert Hall, the musician first wore a thigh skimming black mini skirt and towering Vivienne Westwood platform boots<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Cultural Innovator Award honours figures in the entertainment industry who have created viral fashion moments such as their latex clad appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sam was one of many major stars to attend the annual fundraising event, with Gwyneth Paltrow presenting the Outstanding Achievement Award to\u00a0Giancarlo Giammetti<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elsewhere, Amal Clooney (L) presented a Special Recognition Award to Charlotte Tilbury (R)<\/p>\n It comes after Sam\u00a0was one of the first musicians to call for the BRIT Awards to be ‘reflective’ resulting in organisers making it the first major UK music event to abolish gendered categories.<\/p>\n Music industry chiefs faced a backlash when they scrapped the Best Female and Best Male categories in a bid to be inclusive and relevant after non-binary musicians including Sam, who identifies as neither male nor female, said they felt excluded.<\/p>\n The first gender-neutral award was handed to Adele in 2022, but in her acceptance speech she pointedly told the audience: ‘I love being a woman.’<\/p>\n It is understood she also voiced her dismay after when this year’s shortlist was revealed to contain only men.<\/p>\n Now 2024’s ceremony will see the genderless category for Best Artist\u00a0expanded from five nominations to 10 following the backlash.\u00a0<\/p>\n A-listers such as\u00a0Kate Moss, Amal Clooney\u00a0and\u00a0Gwyneth Paltrow\u00a0walked the red carpet at the British Fashion Awards 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n The event, presented by jewellery brand Pandora returned to the iconic London venue, the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n The evening, hosted by British broadcaster Maya Jama and musical artist Kojey Radical, celebrated 16 awards. TFA nominees and winners are voted for by an international judging panel made up of over 1000 industry experts.\u00a0<\/p>\n The event serves as the main fundraiser for the BFC Foundation. which supports the future growth and success of the British fashion industry through its focus on education, grant-giving, and business mentoring.\u00a0<\/p>\n The awards ceremony kicked off in style, with global superstar Usher welcoming the audience of leading designers, artists, creatives, and tastemakers for a night celebrating the global fashion community, asking ‘How does fashion make you feel?’.<\/p>\n The evening started with METTE\u2019s Pandora performance, followed with a performance from Cultural Innovator Award winner Sam Smith and ended with a DJ set by Skepta at the afterparty.<\/p>\n The British fashion industry paid tribute to Dame Vivienne Westwood and her fearless approach to design and activism and recognised Joe Casely-Hayford with a posthumous Special Recognition Award for his incredible contributions to fashion and culture.<\/p>\n Each winner received a unique trophy designed by stylist, art director and 2022 NEW WAVE: Creative in collaboration with British glass production company.<\/p>\n New Establishment Womenswear Award:\u00a0Emma Chopova and Laura Lowena<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: Simone Ashley\u00a0<\/p>\n Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator:\u00a0Campbell Addy<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by:\u00a0Ib Kamara<\/p>\n Model of the Year Award: Paloma Elsesser<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: Damson Idris<\/p>\n Cultural Innovator Award: Sam Smith<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Presented by:\u00a0<\/span>Lena Dunham<\/p>\n Special Recognition Award: Charlie Casely Hayford on behalf of the late Joe Casely-Hayford<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: Paapa Essiedu<\/p>\n Special Recognition Award: Sarah Mower\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by:\u00a0Gwendoline Christie<\/p>\n Trailblazer Award:\u00a0Edward Enninful<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by Jodie Comer & Stormzy<\/p>\n Designer of the Year Award:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Jonathan <\/span>Anderson for JW Anderson<\/span> <\/p>\n Presented by Josh O Connor<\/p>\n Special Recognition Award: Charlotte Tilbury<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n Presented by: Amal Clooney\u00a0<\/p>\n BFC Foundation Award: Conner Ives<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: Dan Levy<\/p>\n Special Recognition Award: Sarah Burton\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: Edward Enninful<\/p>\n New Establishment Menswear Award: Bianca Saunders\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by:\u00a0<\/span>Precious Lee<\/p>\n British Menswear Designer Award:\u00a0Martine Rose<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by Little Simz<\/p>\n British Womenswear Designer Award:\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Maximilian Davis <\/span>for <\/span>Ferragamo\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by: ChiomaNnadi<\/p>\n Pandora Leader of Change Award: Michaela Coel<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by Global Ambassador: Pamela Anderson<\/p>\n Outstanding Achievement Award: Giancarlo Giammetti on behalf of\u00a0Valentino<\/span><\/p>\n Presented by:\u00a0<\/span>Gwyneth Paltrow<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\nBRITISH FASHION AWARDS 2023 – THE WINNERS<\/h3>\n