‘Pose’ Star Billy Porter Just Shut Down the Oscars Red Carpet in This Velvet Tuxedo Gown
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 24: Billy Porter attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Billy Porter just shut down the Oscars red carpet.
Porter just made a big splash as he walked the red carpet at the 91st annual Academy Awards in a stunning Christian Siriano velvet tuxedo gown.
The veteran actor has had a resurgence in the public eye for his role in FX’s Pose and he’s made every single red carpet appearance count ever since. Porter continues to push the envelope when it comes to fashion and bending the traditional rules in the most fabulous ways.
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Billy Porter attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Porter first made a big impact at the Golden Globes last month with an embellished suit and matching pink-lined cape. Even better than his actual choices is his incredible commitment to going all-in when it comes to showing off the look. Porter doesn’t just wear fashion; he is fashion.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 06: Billy Porter attends the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
The actor’s style choices also go beyond just making a statement in the way they look. Porter is quick to remind us all that everything he wears comes with a message of acceptance. As New York Fashion Week’s men’s collection official ambassador, Porter shared his message for equality with all.
SANTA MONICA, CA – JANUARY 13: Billy Porter attends the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 13, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
It should come as no surprise then that during the Oscars — the Super Bowl of Hollywood fashion — that Porter would again make a statement and do it by rocking one of his favorite designers. Christian Siriano is known for not only promoting inclusivity but also for dressing those whom Hollywood dismisses, such as Leslie Jones, who famously said designers would not dress her, and This Is Us star Chrissy Metz.
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