Billy Porter Makes An Oscars Style Statement In A Gown Inspired By Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Home

By Shakiel Mahjouri. Published: 10 Feb 2020 3:32 PM Last updated: 10 Feb 2020 3:32 PM

Billy Porter. Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images for ABA

Billy Porter made a splash at the 2020 Oscars.

En route to the 92nd Academy Awards, Porter took extra steps to ensure he looked exceptional on the red carpet. In the photo above, Porter lies shirtless and pantless on a bed in a wig gap, glittery gold mesh tights and gold platforms. He gets some help from stylist Sam Ratelle.

“Let the fashion games begin!” Porter said of his complete ensemble.

Welcome to the #academyawards2020. Let the fashion games begin! Wearing @gilesgilesgiles custom couture. Jewels by Atelier @swarovski. Custom shoes by @jimmychoo. Creative Direction and Style by @sammyratelle. #oscars2020 #oscarsredcarpet ✨ pic.twitter.com/AO96wlqPPq

— Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) February 9, 2020

And according to the Historic Royal Palaces official Twitter account, the stunning look was inspired by the 415-year-old palace that Prince William and Kate Middleton currently reside.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share the palace with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

The Cupola Room is among the most opulently decorated rooms at #KensingtonPalace and was the vision of early C18th artist William Kent. Here you can see the Roman detail that inspired @gilesgilesgiles’s spectacular gown worn by @theebillyporter at last night’s #Oscars. pic.twitter.com/jAdKIOLiiB

— Historic Royal Palaces (@HRP_palaces) February 10, 2020