Teddy Swims attended the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday evening as a first-time performer and Best New Artist nominee. Before he took the stage to perform “Lose Control” in an eccentric, flower-covered white trench coat, the musician walked the red carpet in a tan suit and hat combo covered in gold, bronze, and cream-colored pearls. Shortly after the ceremony, Sensen Lii — who founded the Chinese designer label Windowsen — shared a statement claiming Swims’ stylist Christian Stroble initially approached them to acquire a “pearl suit” for Swims to wear, but sourced the outfit from a “similar look” when the brand turned down his request.
“We clearly informed him it was a couture piece made for another artist,” Lii shared on Instagram beneath a photo comparing Swims’ suit to the Windowsen suit custom designed for the Chinese singer-songwriter Silence Wang. The label previously designed the custom couture gown Cardi B wore the 2024 Met Gala. “Since it was made specifically to order, it cannot simply be replicated,” Lii continued. “We were shocked to see this similar look appear on the 2025 Grammy red carpet worn by none other than Mr Teddy Swims last night. We do not appreciate this act and reserve the right to seek further action.”
Stroble has since issued an apology to both Windowsen and the “broader fashion community” for the “likeness” of the outfits.
“Upon reflection, I understand the weight and significance of the design process-how every stitch, fabric choice and detail is imbued with emotion, dedication and artistic vision,” the stylist wrote on Instagram. “In overseeing the production of the jacket with a local artist here in Los Angeles, I failed to triple-check the design in a manner that ensured it was distinct enough against all the references I supplied, which in the end mirrored too closely to your work. I realize now that I should have been more diligent in protecting the integrity of your brand and the art that you create.”
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Swims’ red carpet look was created in collaboration with the Los Angeles-based design company the Embroidery Studio and Meshika, which designs handmade custom hats. Meshika founder Alberto Hernandez declined to comment when reached regarding the matter.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, the Embroidery Studio said: “On our behalf, we want to apologize to Windowsen for any part and misinterpretation. Design is a deeply iterative process, and sometimes creative paths converge in unexpected ways. We deeply respect a designer’s creativity and unique vision. Our intention was always to craft something that aligns with our clients inspirations and goals.”
“It was never my intention to cause harm, disrespect or diminish the hard work and creativity that goes into each and every piece,” Stroble wrote in his statement. “This has been a difficult lesson for me and I deeply regret not being more thorough in my process. I want to assure you and the community that I have learned from this experience. Thank you to everyone who has spoken out and held me accountable in the pursuit of truth. Your voices matter.”
Windowsen did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment on either apology.
