Things are definitely looking up for Sam Smith. The past couple of months have been hard for the "Lay Me Down" singer after suffering from a vocal cord hemorrhage and undergoing surgery to solve that problem.
A video posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Jul 15, 2015 at 7:00am PDT
Just this week, Balenciaga has introduced Sam Smith to be the star of its newest menswear campaign, for the Fall/Winter 2015 collection.
Lights, Camera…Stay tuned for the upcoming FW15 Men’s Campaign in collaboration with Sam Smith. @samsmithworld #samsmith #Balenciaga #balxsamsmith A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:31am PDT
Photographer Josh Olins was the genius behind the black and white photos. All the released campaign snaps reveal a serious and brooding look on the British singer.
Not only that, Sam Smith could also be seen sporting the brand's famously well tailored suits and blazers.
A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jul 16, 2015 at 6:02am PDT
The menswear campaign perfectly mirrors the womenswear campaign fronted by Kate Moss and Lara Stone.
Image 4 from the BALENCIAGA Fall-Winter 2015 Women’s Campaign featuring Kate Moss and Lara Stone, shot by Steven Klein. #Balenciaga @katem0ss @Lara_Stone @StevenKleinStudio A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jun 29, 2015 at 6:11am PDT
Sam Smith and Balenciaga fans can also rejoice with the video accompanied with the campaign, which was also shot by Olins. It seems as though more photos are expected to come, the Instagram shots have been using the hashtag, #BALXSAMSMITH.
A video posted by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Jul 15, 2015 at 8:10am PDT
Balenciaga creative director Alexander Wang also expressed his sentiments on the "I'm Not The Only One" singer in a press release via InStyle.
BALENCIAGA Fall-Winter 2015 Men’s Campaign Starring Sam Smith, shot by Josh Olins. @samsmithworld #samsmith #balxsamsmith #Balenciaga A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jul 16, 2015 at 6:29am PDT
"Beyond his tremendous talent, Sam Smith conveys a quiet elegance and a subtle sensuality that are perfect for Balenciaga. He represents both sensitivity and power - the dualities of the Balenciaga man," said Wang.
A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jul 16, 2015 at 6:42am PDT
Smith says starring in the campaign is a "dream come true." He notes, "I never in my wildest dreams thought I'd be wearing these clothes let alone modeling them. So this is a dream come true, and I hope the beginning of a lovely long relationship with Alexander and the house."
This is Sam Smith's first foray in fronting a fashion campaign.
BALENCIAGA Fall-Winter 2015 Men’s Campaign Starring Sam Smith, shot by Josh Olins. @samsmithworld #samsmith #balxsamsmith #Balenciaga A photo posted by Balenciaga (@balenciaga) on Jul 16, 2015 at 7:01am PDT
