Dark-skinned couple making a bow (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
black tie
'a bow' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'dark-skinned couple' is the wordplay.
'dark-skinned' becomes 'black' (similar in meaning).
'couple' becomes 'tie' (both can mean to join).
'black'+'tie'='BLACK-TIE'
'making' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for black tie that I've seen before include "It's worn with a dinner jacket" , "Formal evening wear for men" , "Formal (neck)wear" , "expensive party-going habit" , "Formal evening dress for men" .)