Take a bow! Publicity shy Sia keeps up the charade by sporting her trademark blonde wig with oversized accessory at Venice Film Festival
Her blunt blonde wig has almost become defunct, it's so instantly recognisable.
And it appears even Australian singer Sia is seeking a new a quirk, choosing to dress up her trademark look with her new favourite accessory - an oversized bow.
The 39-year-old donned the eye catching headgear, complete with a black veil, to step out at the 72nd Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
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Bow down for Sia! Publicity shy singer keeps up the charade donning her trademark blonde wig complete with oversized bow and veil
Despite her extra layer of disguise, the Chandlier singer left onlookers in no doubt of who was behind the shroud as she posed for the cameras against a lake backdrop.
The style conscious artist, whose talents extend to song writing for the likes of Rihanna, teamed the elaborate headgear with an all black ensemble for a dramatic look that had overtones of the macabre.
The fashion avant garde tucked a high-necked black shirt, with a decorative collar, into a pair of high-waisted trousers and slipped on a pair of vertiginous heels.
A helping hand: The style conscious artist teamed the elaborate headgear with a chic all black ensemble for a dramatic look that had overtones of the macabre
Something in the way? The Chandelier singer struggled to sign her autograph as the hairpiece blocked her sight
Something for the weekend? The 39-year-old donned the eye catching headgear, complete with a black veil, to step out at the 72nd Venice Film Festival
A white manicure finished the look at she courted press and photographers in the Italian city.
The ARIA winner has been in Italy for a few days, attending Miu Miu's Women's tales Dinner on Thursday night with her husband Erik Anders Lang.
Sia, whose real name is Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, is known for hits including Elastic Heart and Big Girls Cry.
She just missed out on a Moonman at last week's MTV VMA Awards where she was nominated for Best Female Video for Elastic Heart.
Can't see the wood for the trees! Sia's disguise impaired her vision as she struggled to dismount a boat
Killer heels! The Adelaide born artist looked chic in Italy, she's been attending a variety of events at the lauded annual festival
Earlier this year, when asked by Sunrise co-host Samantha Armytage why she still shuns the spotlight and chooses to wear a wig in public, Sia's response was simple: 'Because it's ugly, it makes me feel hunted.
'You feel like prey and they're the predator and you're being hunted ... You go into fight or flight.'
Describing celebrity attention as 'unpleasant', the notoriously reluctant star said she only ever wanted a 'regular life' while doing what she loves - making music.
'It's just like wanting to have a regular life just like a regular person and still be able to make music and sing ... but without having to sacrifice just having a regular life, that's all.
One wrong move... The artist says her wears the wig because she feels like 'prey' when its not in place, referring to her unwanted celebrity attention
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