Sam Smith’s BF Christian Cowan is a fashion “it boy” with a knack for making divas look fierce
Sam Smith and fashion designer Christian Cowan used the wildest night in fashion to make their relationship red carpet official.On Monday, Smith and Cowan climbed the Met Gala’s vaulted steps hand-in-hand while both wearing custom ensembles created by Cowan.It was quite possibly the chicest hard launch in queer romance history!Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.A post shared by CHRISTIAN COWAN (@christiancowan)The 2024 Met Gala featured a slew of LGBTQ+ fashionistas in all their red carpet finery.The duo’s complementary tuxedos featured Cowan in white, while Smith’s was black with a chiffon skirt overlay.
Both were also adorned with red roses dipped in gold and silver.For Smith it proved to an extra special evening as it was also their first time at the Met Gala.“I couldn’t have dreamed of a better companion for the occasion,” the 31-year-old singer told Vogue. “I think of the Gala as fashion Christmas—just as fabulous and just as serious, given the incredible work done at the Met.”The romantic partners’ first ignited their love affair after Cowan created outfits for Smith’s “I’m Not Here to Make Friends” music video in 2022.
A post shared by CHRISTIAN COWAN (@christiancowan)Cowan’s career initially exploded due in part to exposure from from gay pop icons like Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus.Born in the UK, he is a graduate of the London College of Fashion and started his eponymous label in 2016.After getting his early creations on Lady Gaga, Cardi B became a fan right before her 2017 single “Bodak Yellow” blew up.A post shared by CHRISTIAN COWAN (@christiancowan)“I put her in a cropped sweatsuit and the reaction was insane,” he previously told Refinery29.
