Unsurprisingly, Billy Porter‘s look for the Grammys on Sunday had us in awe!
The Pose star has garnered a reputation for rocking outlandish red carpet outfits, from gilded wings at the Met Gala to massive hats at the Emmys, but last night’s ensem might just be our favorite yet.
And as it turns out, we’re not alone!
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Speaking with Vanity Fair ahead of the award show, the 50-year-old explained he does not feel like he has to one-up his past jaw-dropping looks, but just keep innovating for the future:
“It’s not a competition. We do this for fun. The minute that it’s not fun is the minute I stop doing it. It’s not about topping, it’s not about pressure, it’s not about any of that.”
And in regards to the design of his epic hat, the star added:
“This design is a great compromise. It’s a reveal. The crystal curtain stays open, unless you get on my nerves and then I can shut you right out!”
Porter’s look was designed by Baja East creative director Scott Studenberg, and featured over 70,000 Preciosa crystals. The crystal fringe — made possible by SmoothTechnology — on the custom piece was designed by Sarah Sokol Millinery also in collaboration with Baja East. He finished off the look with Alexis Bittar jewelry, a Judith Leiber handbag, and custom Coach boots.
Ch-ch-check out the full ensemble (below):
For those who didn’t know, the topper was actually inspired by another red carpet risk-taker: Billie Eilish. As you may recall, the 18-year-old wore a Burberry bonnet to the American Music Awards in November, and Billy was a big fan! Stylist Sam Ratelle (who controlled the motorized fringe on Sunday) explained to VF:
“Billy and Billie Eillish had a beautiful moment on the red carpet at the [American Music Awards] where they both gushed over each other’s hats. Billie was wearing a Victorian inspired beekeeper bonnet with netting covering her face. After the event, Billy jokingly told me he loved her look but after 30 years of working his way to Hollywood, ‘y’all are gonna see my face!'”
Not only did his look inspire us to take more risks with our own fashion choices, but it also sparked a TON of memes. Here are a few of the best:
Me: I can’t go out, I’m trying to save money this week
Friend: wanna go to happy hour?
Me:
pic.twitter.com/1bPdx0Fzaw— dunc city (@whduncan) January 27, 2020
When I’m napping in my chair and and hear the opening music to Law & Order:SVU https://t.co/hv6sNZpdce
— Jaime Moyer (@Jaime_Moyer) January 27, 2020
the cashier at the mcdonald’s drive thru when i pull up pic.twitter.com/RTLgLhwVRr
— gabe bergado (@gabebergado) January 27, 2020
Me getting ready to reply, “per my last email” pic.twitter.com/ug5QhXwQqd
— Kevin Glueck (@kevin_glueck) January 27, 2020
when someone mentions potato skins pic.twitter.com/CXLgK23Nyr
— ceeks (@70Ceeks) January 27, 2020
What the Starbucks drive thru cashier sees when I pull up hungover in last night’s makeup and clothes pic.twitter.com/D5NdbfRmEL
— Ryan Schocket (@RyanSchocket) January 27, 2020
What did U think of Billy’s look, Perezcious style experts?! Share with us (below) in the comments!!
[Image via Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.]
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