Sam Smith Takes Flight in Dramatic Feathered Look—With Wings!—at Met Gala 2026
- On Monday, singer Sam Smith attended the 2026 Met Gala in New York City wearing a custom black gown designed by partner Christian Cowan, featuring 255,000 crystals and beads inspired by 1920s opulence.
- Their relationship dates back to 2022, with the pair publicly confirming their status at the 2024 Met Gala, making Monday night their third appearance together at the prestigious event.
- Weighing 52 pounds, the gown required 2,000 hours of "artisanal hand sewing," Cowan said, while Smith noted the outfit felt "like a corset" on the shoulders.
- Multiple reports indicate the couple is engaged after a source allegedly overheard them discussing their betrothal at a Manhattan hotel, though Smith's record label has not provided independent confirmation.
- Beyond the red carpet, Smith served on the event's host committee alongside Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman, describing the gala as "fashion Christmas" to emphasize the serious work behind the museum's annual benefit.
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Hotel spy dishes on what Sam Smith & Christian Cowan were up to right before the Met Gala
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan (Photo: Philip Romano, via CC BY-SA 4.0) Singer Sam Smith and partner Christian Cowan are reportedly engaged after dating for the past three years. The couple attended the Met Gala on Monday night. Page Six reports that the couple was overheard discussing their engagement at the Mark Hotel before stepping out onto the red carpet together. “From what I understand, it was a private engagement,” an unnamed hotel lobby …
Sam Smith reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, designer of singer's 52-pound Met Gala ensemble
Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to Christian Cowan, who designed the singer's sparkling 52-pound Met Gala gown. The two have been linked for more than three years.
British singer Sam Smith and renowned fashion designer Christian Cowan are reportedly engaged after more than three years of dating. Sources close to the couple say it was a private event, and the stars have yet to publicly comment on the happy news.
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