Tems Opens Up About Her Viral Oscars Dress

Thames has no regrets about her stunning Oscar look.

The white sculptural gown from Ukrainian brand Lever Couture’s AW22 Leleka Couture collection was one of the most talked-about looks at Sunday’s Academy Awards, stretching around and above the seats at the Dolby Theater. It was fabric.

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While she won admiration from the fashion community, her looks also spawned jokes and memes as social media put more emphasis on line-blocking gowns.

“Imagine waiting for the Oscars all your life and sitting behind a stratus,” one person tweeted, while others expressed sympathy for the person sitting behind her. .

“I made that woman fight for her life,” he joked.

Imagine waiting for an Oscar all your life and sitting behind a stratus cloud. pic.twitter.com/HQ8lSYQBUV

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Thames seemed to hear all the chatter and muttered “Oops” along with a smiling emoji.

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in an interview with Harper’s Bazaarshe revealed why she chose the show-stopping number.

“Two years ago I would have said no to this dress,” she said. I really wanted to make the most of the day. The dress is also a way to celebrate my work and the people around me, to celebrate my country, and to celebrate the people who support me. ’ is saying. “

Singer’s stylist Dancin Wright also spoke of the eye-catching dress. We wanted something that felt very delicate yet powerful, something that made her feel fantastic,” said Wright. “It was a bold choice, but I was convinced that if anyone could wear it the way they needed it, it would be the Tems. I am making it.”

Thames became the first Nigerian to be nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars for his work on Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up.” Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverbut she admits the Oscar wasn’t on her bucket list.

“When I first started, this wasn’t on my list of things to do,” she said. It gives me the motivation to do more and reach my full potential.”