Every year, the 95th Oscars gave celebrities a unique opportunity to exhibit their most colourful clothes for one spectacular night only.
It appears that nominated singer Tems resorted to the ‘go big or go home ethos with her white number, quickly mocked by spectators at home.
The musicians were nominated for Best Original Song with Rihanna, director Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson for ‘Lift Me,’ featured in the soundtrack of the Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
On the champagne carpet for the event, the ‘Vibe Out’ hitmaker astonished fans with a puffy dress designed by LA-based fashion designer Lessja Verlingieri of Lever Couture. But although Tems’ appearance turned heads before the wedding began, it also cracked several necks as attendees took their seats.
Tems’ beautiful dress was accessorised with a large headpiece that looked to impede the view for those seated behind her. The not-very-practical costume was attacked on social media as many noticed sitting behind Tems was equivalent to standing behind someone exceedingly tall at a performance.
In footage released on Twitter by music producer Alex Medina, a woman’s head can be seen peeping under Tems’ shrouded headwear. The unlucky visitor turns her head expecting to get a better view of the stage to mixed results as she’s nearly entirely covered by the hat. Meanwhile, Tems sat without comprehending the fear she had aroused in the seats behind hers.
“I’m cryinnnnnnn,” Medina tweeted, adding: “items got that woman struggling for her life.”
The headgear was blasted by Internet users, who felt it not acceptable for such an occasion. The debate also includes several celebs watching the Oscars from the comfort of their homes, particularly Star Wars actor Mark Hamill.
The Luke Skywalker actor couldn’t help but remark on Tems’ fashion taste, tweeting: “With my luck, I’d receive Oscar tickets, then be seated exactly behind the lady wearing the big white veil.”
He wasn’t the only one astonished by Tems’ attire mixed with a lack of common sense. One user commented: “It’s unpleasant and arrogant,” while another compared it to a “Sunday church hat.”
“The red carpet equivalent of a Sunday church cap,” they wrote.
Another individual was more forgiving, agreeing the clothing was stunning albeit a touch thoughtless of others.
“That was wonderful but I was curious what the folks behind her did,” one viewer questioned.
As for Best Original Song, Tems, Rihanna & co. lost to M.M. Keeravaanii and Chandrabose, who was handed the prize for ‘Naatu Naatu,’ part of the soundtrack for the Indian movie RRR.
