The singer, 31, was\u00a0honoured for creating viral fashion moments, such as their unforgettable <\/span>latex clad appearance at the 2023 Brit Awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The hitmaker, who identifies as nonbinary and uses gender neutral pronouns, has had plenty of noteworthy moments over the course of their career from their fashion choices to statements they have made.<\/span><\/p>\n Not all of these have been received well however and Sam has found themselves on the end of crticism on more than one occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n As the star takes home the coveted honour, MailOnline takes a look back at some of their wackiest moments.<\/span><\/p>\n Sam Smith has raised eyebrows plenty of times over the years with their wacky moments\u00a0<\/p>\n The star has become well known in recent years for their eccentric fashion sense (Sam pictured performing at The O2 Arena earlier this year)<\/p>\n Sam raised eyebrows back in March 2020 when they posted a photo of themselves appearing to be struggling with the Covid-19 lockdown in their \u00a312milllion mansion.<\/p>\n The singer shared their varying ‘stages of a quarantine meltdown’ as they spent time at home amid the coronavirus outbreak.<\/p>\n Wearing a pained expression on their face in two snaps shared to Instagram,\u00a0the second image saw Sam hold their head in their hands and appear to cry.<\/p>\n Sam’s post came after they wished their followers the best amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, as they admitted they were feeling ‘bored s**tless’ at home.<\/p>\n Speaking to the camera in a three-part Instagram video, they said: ‘Hello everyone!\u00a0This is a weird, weird, weird time, oh my gosh, very, very strange.\u00a0<\/p>\n ‘I’m currently in my house. I have got a bit of a headache and allergies but I think I’m alright. But I wanted to stay in just to be safe.<\/p>\n ‘This is a weird time.\u00a0I wanted to reach out to every one of you right now, and send my love. I hope you’re okay.’<\/p>\n Sam lives in a \u00a312m mansion in London which they upped security measures at after being burgled twice in just one year.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam raised eyebrows back in March 2020 when they posted a photo of themselves appearing to be struggling with the Covid-19 lockdown in their \u00a312milllion mansion<\/p>\n Earlier this year, viewers of the BBC’s The One Show were left baffled after Sam claimed they dreamed of becoming a ‘fisher-them’ on the programme.<\/p>\n The singer was asked about their fishing hobby before correcting a presenter who appeared to ‘misgender’ them by asking whether they would like to be a ‘fly fisherman’.<\/p>\n The non-binary pop star, who uses the pronouns they\/them, was speaking on the show following their raunchy performance at the Brit Awards, which sparked more than 100 Ofcom complaints.\u00a0<\/p>\n One Show host Ronan Keating asked Sam Smith: ‘You’re a big fan of fishing?’<\/p>\n The Stay With Me singer replied: ‘I do love fishing, yes! Yeah, I’d love to be a fisher-them.’<\/p>\n The host asked: ‘What, like a fly fisherman?’<\/p>\n Sam Smith corrected: ‘I’d be any type of fisher-them.<\/p>\n ‘I think I would like to, one day, I’d just like to end my days fishing. Like sitting on a bank.’<\/p>\n They added: ‘I do it on the sea and I do it on lakes. I’ve never done it alone, someone’s almost taught me.’\u00a0<\/p>\n Many online expressed their confusion at the term used by the singer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n One Twitter user shared the video, saying: ‘What fresh linguistic hell is this?’<\/p>\n Sam has also attracted much attention for their raunchy stage performances in recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n The star made headlines earlier this year for their outlandish Brit awards performance which attracted\u00a0over 100 Ofcom complaints.<\/p>\n They\u00a0performed their new hit single Unholy with singer Kim Petras at London’s 02 arena on Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n Earlier this year, v iewers of the BBC ‘s The One Show were left baffled after Sam claimed they dreamed of becoming a ‘fisher-them’ on the programme<\/p>\n A spokesman for Ofcom told MailOnline: ‘We received 106 complaints about The Brit Awards on ITV1 on 11 February.<\/p>\n ‘The majority of complaints related to Sam Smith\u2019s performance, with the remainder about the use of offensive language and consumption of alcohol.’<\/p>\n It comes just a week after Grammy viewers slammed Smith and Petras over their ‘satanic’ performance of Unholy.<\/p>\n Sam had earlier appeared on the red carpet wearing a quirky balloon-like latex outfit made by fashion designer Harri.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Unholy singer has also drawn much attention for their eccentric fashion sense.<\/p>\n Sam went viral online for their red carpet look at this year’s BRIT Awards which consisted of a rubber suit with dramatically flared arms and legs.<\/p>\n In April, during their GLORIA Tour, Sam took to the stage in a devil costume complete with a corset, fishnet tightss and thigh-high black boots.<\/p>\n They also went for a bold look at this year’s Grammy Awards, arriving on the red carpet in an oversized red dress with a high collar and matching leather boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sam opted for another bold look earlier this year at the 65th Annual Grammy Award<\/p>\n The star made headlines earlier this year for their outlandish Brit awards performance which attracted over 100 Ofcom complaints\u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking about Sam’s Cultural Innovator award, 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.<\/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 award celebrated Charlotte’s illustrious career as a beauty entrepreneur and makeup artist, her immense contributions to the beauty campaigns of fashion’s key players, and her ground-breaking global beauty company.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tilbury has worked on over 180 magazine covers and over 600 editorial and advertising campaigns, creating iconic runway looks for fashion shows all over the world, working with over 100 designers and up to 40 shows a season.<\/p>\n To celebrate the iconic moment, Charlotte was joined by family, friends and brand muses at The Royal Albert Hall in London for the Fashion Awards ceremony.<\/p>\n The sensational line-up hosted by Charlotte Tilbury for this year\u2019s awards, included close friend Amal Clooney, brand muses Kate Moss and Jourdan Dunn and Olivia Culpo, Lucien Laviscount, Meredith Duxbury, Coco and Charlotte\u2019s nieces Bella & Sofia Tilbury.<\/p>\n Charlie Casely-Hayford accepted the posthumous Special Recognition Award on behalf of his father, the late Joe Casely-Hayford, who died in 2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n He was one of the first black British designers to achieve international acclaim with his suits being worn by The Clash, Bono, Drake and Gordon Brown.<\/p>\n Sam accepted the Cultural Innovator trophy at the British Fashion Awards 2023 on Monday in a dramatic black gown<\/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 Caroline Rush, chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council, said: ‘He was one of the most talented and groundbreaking designers of our time.<\/p>\n ‘He catapulted London\u2019s reputation as a fashion and cultural hub on a global stage, and paved the way for generations of designers.’<\/p>\n Valentino Garavani was honoured for his Outstanding contribution to fashion.\u00a0<\/p>\n This was celebrated with a fashion show of 24 of the most iconic red dresses to a backdrop of: ‘An evening at the opera with Valentino’, the ballet which was filmed last month in his hometown, at the city of Voghera.<\/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 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 Sam was one of many major stars to attend the annual fundraising event, with Gwyneth Paltrow presenting the Outstanding Achievement Award to\u00a0Giancarlo Giammetti on behalf of\u00a0Valentino Garavani<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Amal Clooney (L) presented a Special Recognition Award to Charlotte Tilbury (R)<\/p>\n The makeup mogul wore a beaded black gown\u00a0<\/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>\n It comes after Sam\u00a0was one of the first musicians to call for the\u00a0BRIT 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 Bianca Saunders, winner of the New Establishment Menswear Award, looked chic in a silver satin dress\u00a0<\/p>\n Paloma Elsesser scooped the Model of the Year Award<\/p>\n Josh O’Connor (L) presented the Designer of the Year Award to Jonathan Anderson (R) for JW Anderson\u00a0<\/p>\n Stormzy (L) and\u00a0Jodie Comer (R) presented British Vogue’s former editor-in-chief Edward Enninful (C) with the Trailblazer Award<\/p>\n The editor posed for a photo photo with\u00a0Sarah Burton, who won the Special Recognition Award<\/p>\n Michaela Coel, winner of the Pandora Leader of Change Award, looked incredible in a white off-the-shoulder gown\u00a0<\/p>\n Sarah Mower, winner of the Trailblazer Award, posed for a photo with Gwendoline Christie<\/p>\n Maximilian Davis scooped the British Womenswear Designer Award for Ferragamo<\/p>\n Charlie Casely-Hayford accepted the posthumous Special Recognition Award on behalf of the late Joe Casely-Hayford<\/p>\n Jourdan Dunn joined Campbell Addy, winner of the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator, and Ib Kamara backstage\u00a0<\/p>\n Martine Rose (L) was presented with the British Menswear Designer Award by Little Simz (R)<\/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![](\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/05\/11\/78566733-12827033-The_Cultural_Innovator_Award_honours_figures_in_the_entertainmen-a-123_1701774965007.jpg\")
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