Tem Explains Why She Wears Extravagant Dress To Oscars
Afimag.com –
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has clarified the reasons for wearing an ‘attraction gown’ to the 2023 award occasion.
The event, attended by Hollywood’s finest who stunned in different fashion pieces took place at the Dolby Centre, Los Angeles, on March 12, 2023.
Tems wore a custom white sculptural gown by Ukrainian brand, Lever Couture’s AW22, Leleka Couture collection. The gown has a large headpiece drew backlash for obstructing the view of fellow audience members at the event.
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Speaking, Tems who won the Grammys award winner, said, “go all out” and “make the most” of her first Oscars attendance.
“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!’”
On her recent groundbreaking achievements on the international music scene, the ‘Crazy Tings’ singer said this was just the beginning for her. Tems mentioned that her collaboration with musical giants like Beyonce and Rihanna were indications she was on the “right path”.
“If the biggest women in the world love my work to such an extent that they are working with me, then that must say something. My work is actually reaching places, it’s making some type of impact.
“And that is insane! I really am just trying to keep my feet on the ground and continue running and doing things that are a hundred per cent authentic to me. Evolving, learning, growing. It’s just the beginning for me,” she said.