Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, a Nigerian singer, has explained why she is wearing a view-obstructing gown to the 2023 Oscars.
The prestigious award ceremony was held on Sunday at the Dolby Centre in Los Angeles, and it was attended by Hollywood’s finest, who dazzled in various fashion pieces.
Tems wore a custom white sculptural gown from Ukraine’s Lever Couture’s AW22, Leleka Couture collection. The gown, which featured a large headpiece, drew criticism for obstructing the view of other attendees at the event.
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Tems revealed behind-the-scenes details about the controversial gown in a pre-Oscars interview with Harper’s Bazzar.
The Grammy winner stated that she decided to “go all out” and “make the most” of her first Oscars appearance.
“Two years ago, I would’ve said no to this dress,” she said. “But it’s my first Oscars — I am going to go all out. I really wanted to make the most of the day. The dress is also my way of celebrating my work and the people around me, celebrating my country, and celebrating the people that are rooting for me. This dress says ‘Yes, yes, I am here!’”
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