Sam Smith was luckily enough to snag a coveted invite to this year’s Met Gala.
However, after the high-profile event ended, the evening was derailed when they were reportedly denied entry to a Met Gala after-party, leaving them turned away at the door.
Smith graced the Met Gala carpet with boyfriend and fashion designer Christian Cowan. The couple made a striking appearance in coordinated black and white custom suits — made by Cowan himself — held together with stemmed roses.
Smith donned a black suit with a tulle skirt and a light-blue tie, while Cowan sported a white suit with matching trousers and a gold tie. The pair have been an item since 2023.
Following an evening filled with high fashion and a surprise performance from Ariana Grande, celebrities flocked to after parties across New York City. However, it appears that Smith encountered some difficulties gaining entry.
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It seems this didn’t put too much of a dapper on Smith’s night though, as they were later spotted at Dua Lipa’s party at Rob Toma’s Hearsay in the Meatpacking District, among other celebrations.
A source revealed that Sam and Christian were the life of the party, saying they “kept the dance floor smoking hot.”
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to face rejection; even Kylie Jenner was turned away from a star-studded bash at the Box last year when it hit full capacity.
During the high-profile fashion event of the year, Christian opened up to Vogue’s red carpet hosts Ashley Graham and Gwendoline Christie about his and Smith’s Met Gala ensembles. He explained: “Because it’s supposed to be about back in time, we wanted to reference the 1940s, Oscar Wilde – a queer icon. We’re both queer and British so an English rose, I thought was perfect.”
He added: “And early on in our days, I gave Sam a metal plated rose.”
Smith expressed their adoration for Christian’s designs, stating: “I always feel beautiful” in them.
Reflecting on the Met Gala experience, Sam shared: “I couldn’t have dreamed of a better companion for the occasion. I think of the Gala as fashion Christmas-just as fabulous and just as serious, given the incredible work done at the Met.”
