10 Billy Porter Best Looks

Billy Porter isn’t just a talented actor – he’s a pioneer and icon in gender-fluid fashion. Porter’s brand of androgyny isn’t toned down – it’s lavish, loud and proud. Whether it’s a debutante style ballgown or a completely new twist on a suit, he keeps making fashion strides that consistency impress us. Here are our favorite looks

1. 2019 Oscars

This truly creative fashion moment was called a piece of “political art” by Porter himself, and we can see why. Designed by Christian Siriano, this look was half dramatic ballgown, and half regal tuxedo. In a gorgeous blend of masculinity and femininity, Porter is one of the only human beings on earth who can pull off a velvet masterpiece like this. As with every Siriano look on the red carpet, the look was sublime.

2. 2019 Golden Globes

Here, an embroidered suit with floral detailing is covered with a silk, floor-grazing cape the color of taupe and rose gold. This outfit made Porter’s natural radiance shine even brighter, and naturally wouldn’t have been complete without a meticulously bedazzled upper on the cape. In a classic move of Billy innovation, the lining of the cape was hot pink. Both the custom suit and cape took six months to prepare and were hand-embroidered.

3. 2020 Golden Globes

There’s something about Billy that makes designers want to create custom pieces for him 24/7. Perhaps there is just no pre-existing design fabulous enough for him. This time at the Golden Globes, he transformed himself into a real life angel with this Alex Vinash gown. As always, the graceful actor rocked a massive train with ease, and captioned it “The Category Is: Blaque Swan” on Instagram.

4. 2019 Met Gala

Camp was the theme for last year’s Met Gala, and Mr. Porter did not disappoint. Inspired by Diana Ross and Ra, the Egyptian sun god, Porter was carried in by six gorgeous men in Egyptian makeup and metallic gold pants. Porter’s majestic, bewjeled catsuit was designed by The Blonds and included jaw-dropping Giussepe Zanotti shoes paired with a 24-karat gold headpiece. It’s safe to say that he stole the show with this theme interpretation.