Sam Smith and fiancé Christian Cowan were seen together in New York City on Wednesday, marking their first public appearance since confirming their engagement last month. The couple coordinated their casual outfits, both wearing white vests.
Smith, 34, was seen in a white Disney-themed vest and denim shorts, while Cowan, 32, opted for a plain white vest and jeans. The pair, who have been dating for over three years, have been vocal about their relationship, with Smith discussing their journey with love songs and queer identity in a recent interview with The New York Times. Smith, who uses they/them pronouns, noted that the lead track from their album, "Everlasting Love," was the first time they had written songs about "requited love."
Sources previously reported the engagement after the couple were overheard discussing it before arriving at the 2026 Met Gala. Cowan, a fashion designer, was seen wearing a large, square-cut yellow diamond ring by Cartier on his wedding finger at the event. Smith and Cowan began dating in late 2022 and made their relationship public in May 2024 with their Met Gala appearance.
Cowan, who is British, has designed outfits for numerous high-profile celebrities. In 2023, Smith shared in an interview that they were "happier than ever" and credited Cowan with boosting their confidence. Earlier rumors of a split in 2023 were reportedly shut down by a source close to Smith, who stated the couple were still together and had not been active on the dating app Raya.