Oscars 2020: Billy Porter's gown has secret ties to the historic Kensington Palace

Billy Porter is one of most popular Broadway atre performers in America. talented artist is just as popular when it comes to his red carpet looks and is kwn best for his defiance and unique style. As for his recent appearance on Sunday’s award ceremony at Dolby atre in Los Angeles, Billy graced event in a sleeveless gold-feared high-neck bodice which was paired with a billowing graphic ball skirt. Billy completed look with a pair of lace-up heels by Jimmy Choo.

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inspiration behind Billy Porter's Oscars 2020 outfit

Billy Porter's Oscar outfit was inspired by interiors of Cupola Room at Kensington Palace. Billy Porter’s stylist, Sam Ratelle, was on a tour of 415-year-old residential palace in 2019 where he had found himself immersed in spectacle while fantasizing on how parties were thrown at royal place back in Georgian era. Ratelle explained that he had always thought of Oscars as a kind of royal event. This led him to call a British designer Giles Deacon, whom he had recently befriended and told him about  idea of infusing regalness of Kensington Palace into a gown for Mr Porter.

According to a media portal, performer had heard teasing his carpet look ahead of big event stating that he has something cooking for Oscars. He added that it was a surprise and that y will have you wait. Billy Porter generally turns to American houses and new names when it comes to crafting his custom looks for red carpet events and or major appearances.

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