Met Gala 2024: Sam Smith puts on an unusually conservative display as they and ... trends now

They've become known for their viral outfits and haven't been afraid to push the boundaries when it comes to fashion.

But Sam Smith opted for more toned down look on Monday as they arrived at this year's Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The singer, 31, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, put on a united display with their boyfriend Christian Cowan, in matching outfits.

In contrast to their usual avant-garde looks with outlandish shapes, Sam donned a simple black blazer and matching trousers.

The Grammy winner added a collared white shirt underneath with a baby blue satin tie, and gave their look an androgynous element with a sheer skirt.

While fashion designer Christian, 28, wore the same outfit in white with a brown silk tie instead.

The couple completed their dapper looks with metal roses pinned to their jackets, with Sam opting for silver and Christian choosing gold.

They later explained that their outfits had been inspired by the 1940s while the roses were a reference to a gift Christian had given Sam early in their relationship.

They proved their relationship is going strong as they walked hand-in-hand - quashing rumours that they had split. 

There were fears for the romance over Christmas amid claims Sam had signed up to celebrity dating app Raya after the couple went their separate ways. 

However, a source close to Sam soon after revealed to MailOnline that they were still together as they questioned the authenticity of the star's profile on Raya.

They told MailOnline: 'Sam and Christian are still very much in a relationship and they haven't been on Raya.

'Given there's a profile for them that exists on the app, there's a fear now that someone is impersonating Sam and they will be speaking to Raya about this.'