Billy Porter’s 10 Biggest, Boldest, and Best Fashion Moments

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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At least once every award show, someone steps out in an outfit so stunning, it makes us audibly gasp and want to jump out of our seats. Usually, it’s Billy Porter who’s causing this chaotic reaction. The Pose actor — who can also be seen playing Fab G in the new Cinderella! — doesn’t shy away from elaborate designs, and tends to treat the red carpet like his own personal runway.

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Over the past few years, we’ve seen Porter wear voluminous gowns, the highest of heels, tons of tulle, and vibrant pops of color. And, of course, we could never forget his golden Met Gala wings. Somehow, each ensemble manages to be more dramatic and eye-catching than the last, and while it’s nearly impossible to pick our favorites, we’ve compiled a list of our top 10 which will no doubt go down in fashion history.

2020 Golden Globes

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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A while suit would have been bold enough on its own, but the feather train on this Alex Vinash ensemble truly took it to a new extreme — in the best way possible.

2019 Tony Awards

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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Not only did pink and red prove to be a show-stopping color combo, but Porter’s Celestino Couture suit was also created from an old curtain backdrop from the Broadway production of Kinky Boots, aka the show that earned him his 2013 Tony.

2020 Like A Boss World Premiere

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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While the floral-embroidered Dapper Dan x Gucci cape might catch your eye at first, you won’t want to miss Porter’s platform boots, which perfectly completed the look.

2020 Grammy Awards

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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This bright blue, fringed outfit made for some spectacular photos, but the real treat was seeing it in action. Designed by Scott Studenberg of Baja East, the hat was actually motorized, giving Porter the ability to open and close it like curtains on the carpet.

2020 Oscars

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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Porter seemed to channel a golden statue as he made his way down the carpet, looking as regal as ever in a statement-making Giles Deacon look and platform heels.

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2019 Emmy Awards

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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It was a history-making night for the actor, who took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and he took the time to shine — literally. His sparkling Michael Kors suit was styled with an elaborate wide-brim hat, which playfully tilted up on one side.

2019 Peabody Awards

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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If anyone knows how to make an entrance, it’s Porter. He really brought the glamour in this voluminous, red, sheer Celestino Couture gown, which trailed behind him as he walked.

2019 Oscars

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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Business on top, party on the bottom — that’s the perfect way to describe Porter’s velvet Christian Siriano creation, which was half tuxedo and half gown.

2019 Golden Globe Awards

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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If Porter has a fashion motto, we’re betting it’s somewhere along the lines of ‘expect the unexpected.’ After all, the inside of his Randi Rahm cape provided us with the best red carpet surprise, adding a dramatic pop of pink to the actor’s embroidered suit.

2019 Met Gala

Billy Porter’s Biggest, Boldest, and BEST Fashion Moments

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Of course, a list of Billy Porter’s best fashion moments wouldn’t be complete without mentioning his 2019 Met Gala look. With a theme like “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” we knew the Broadway star would wear something dramatic, but with a pair of golden wings and six escorts, he made sure we got a full show we’d never forget.