Sam Smith Announces Engagement to Designer Christian Cowan… A ‘Yellow Diamond’ That Decorated the Met Gala

Pop star Sam Smith (33) has gotten engaged to his partner, fashion designer Christian Cowan (32), signaling the arrival of a new “power couple” in Hollywood.

■ Engagement news behind the Met Gala red carpet… “A promise of a yellow diamond”

On the 5th (local time), U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six reported that at the world’s largest fashion charity event “Met Gala” held the previous day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, signs of Sam Smith and Christian Cowan’s engagement were confirmed.

According to the report, before entering the event, Sam Smith was seen having a serious conversation with Cowan about the engagement, witnessed by a source. In particular, on his left ring finger—visible as he stood on the red carpet that day—was a dazzling yellow diamond ring, adding weight to the engagement rumors.

■ 2,000 hours of handwork… a “love letter” from his partner in the outfit

The outfit Sam Smith wore that day was a piece directly designed by Christian Cowan, who was pointed out as the fiancé, and it contained deep affection beyond mere fashion. Through his own SNS, Cowan revealed that the outfit was inspired by the Art Deco master Ertè, explaining that it was a masterpiece completed through hand-stitching for 2,000 hours using 255,000 crystals and beads.

Cowan described the outfit as “a love letter sent to Ertè and my love, Sam,” and showcased his feelings publicly. The two officially confirmed last May 2024, through an interview with The New York Times (NYT), that they had been dating for about two years.

■ A master who has swept the Grammys and the Oscars—will he get both work and love?

Sam Smith is one of the best singer-songwriters of this era, with songs like “Stay With Me,” “I’m Not the Only One,” and “Unholy” taking over charts around the world every time he releases something. From major awards including the Grammys to the BRIT Awards, the Academy Awards, and the Golden Globes, he has demonstrated unrivaled artistry by sweeping top ceremonies.

Local media say the pairing of Christian Cowan, who has built an original fashion world, with Sam Smith, who has been breaking down musical boundaries, is “a perfect partnership for sharing artistic inspiration,” sending congratulations. While both sides’ official spokespersons have not yet mentioned specific ceremony dates, the promise the two revealed on the dazzling stage of the Met Gala has captivated fans around the world.