Billy Porter kicks off Oscars red carpet in velvet tuxedo gown

Sunday, February 24, 2019
LOS ANGELES -- Billy Porter got the Oscars red carpet off to a fierce start.

Porter, who has made bold fashion statements at nearly every show this award season, stood tall and proud in a custom velvet tuxedo gown created by Christian Siriano. There was a bow tie, ruffle-cuff white shirt and classic tuxedo jacket on top paired with a strapless full-skirted gown in inky black.



Porter was also decked out in jewels from Oscar Heyman & Bros. He said he was styled by Sam Ratelle and credited Anna Bernabe for hair and makeup.
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Nobody was more excited about Porter's bombshell ensemble than Siriano himself, who tweeted the look as soon as Porter hit the red carpet Sunday afternoon.


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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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