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Billy Porter arrives at the AFI Awards at The Four Seasons, in Los Angeles
2019 AFI Awards, Los Angeles, USA - 04 Jan 2019
Well, he didn't start off the year in my FAVORITE outfit, but he did make very clear his commitment to giant sunglasses.
January 2019
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Billy Porter
76th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 06 Jan 2019
This felt like a delightful salute to the Rose Parade.
January 2019
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Billy Porter
24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, Arrivals, Barker Hanger, Los Angeles, USA - 13 Jan 2019
If even Billy Porter can't make satin work, then maybe satin IS Satan.
February 2019
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Billy Porter
Tom Ford show, Arrivals, Fall Winter 2019, New York Fashion Week, USA - 06 Feb 2019
Billy Porter, SUPER SPY.
February 2019 (in Thom Browne, I think?)
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Billy Porter
Blue Jacket Fashion Show, New York, USA - 07 Feb 2019
And this is Billy Poppins.
in Michael Kors
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 13: Billy Porter Attends the Michael Kors FW19 Runway Show on February 13, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Aurora Rose/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
I honestly might want to borrow that. For use in a parallel universe in which I am interesting.
February 2019
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Billy Porter
12th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon, Los Angeles, USA - 21 Feb 2019
I ALSO might want to borrow that cardigan.
February 2019 in Christian Siriano
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Billy Porter
91st Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Feb 2019
This was such a statement that I think people forgot about his Globes suit. It's perfectly conceived and cut.
March 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (10165218aa)
Billy Porter
FX's 'Pose' TV Show Presentation, Arrivals, PaleyFest, Los Angeles, USA - 23 Mar 2019
And then he lost a bet.
April 2019
Ryan Murphy hosts a special performance of 'The Prom' to benefit Hetrick Martin, GLAAD, and The Trevor Project at the Longacre Theatre Featuring: Billy Porter
Where: New York, New York, United States
When: 10 Apr 2019
Credit: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com
This is if Billy Porter and Blair Waldorf were best friends.
May 2019
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Billy Porter
30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, Arrivals, New York, USA - 04 May 2019
This totally overwhelmed him.
May 2019 in The Blonds
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock (10225578bw)
Billy Porter
Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of Camp: Notes on Fashion, Arrivals, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA - 06 May 2019
Wearing The Blonds, Custom, Shoes By Giuseppe Zanotti
And yet THIS did NOT.
May 2019
-New York, NY - 20190514-2019 ABC Disney Upfront Presentation -PICTURED: Billy Porter
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That's a delightful graffiti suit.
May 2019
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Billy Porter attends the 78th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony Sponsored By Mercedes-Benz on May 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Peabody)
"A little help please? I am tangled in some real bullshit here."
June 2019
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Billy Porter
73rd Annual Tony Awards, Arrivals, Radio City Music Hall, New York, USA - 09 Jun 2019
This was made from the Kinky Boots curtain, and was designed by Sergio Guadarrama, a contestant on the currently airing season of Project Runway. He probably got cast in that not long after this -- I'm sure this sealed the deal.
June 2019
FX Networks Season 2 Premiere of Pose, held at the Paris Theatre - Arrivals. Featuring: Billy Porter
Where: New York, New York, United States
When: 06 Jun 2019
Credit: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com
Half-Janelle Monae, half-matador.
June 2019
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Billy Porter attends the WorldPride NYC 2019 opening ceremony at the Barclays Center, in New York
WorldPride NYC 2019 Opening Ceremony, New York, USA - 26 Jun 2019
He did YEOMAN'S work this year in making the red carpet a more expressive space.
June 2019
-New York, NY - 20190625- 2019 Love Ball III -PICTURED: Billy Porter
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I am not that enamored of the basket on his head, but the train on that coat is delicious.
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And worth a second look.
June 2019 in Siriano
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 30: Billy Porter attends the WorldPride NYC 2019 March on June 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
I wish this were a more celebratory-looking backdrop, but the dress is divine. (This was at Pride.)
August 2019
Red Carpet Event For FX's "Pose" Featuring: Billy Porter
Where: West Hollywood, California, United States
When: 10 Aug 2019
Credit: FayesVision/WENN.com
Another super, vibrant suit.
September 2019
Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (10412824jm)
Billy Porter
Fashion For Relief, Arrivals, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 14 Sep 2019
And then, Billy was a guest at a whole BUNCH of fashion shows. He is the toast of many towns.
September 2019
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Billy Porter speaks during a talk on Diversity & Inclusivity in the fashion & entertainment industries at London Fashion Week September 2019 at BFC Show Space on September 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/BFC/Getty Images)
That's a bit of a hodge-podge.
September 2019
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Billy Porter
Street Style, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 14 Sep 2019
That is fierce.
September 2019 in Erdem
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Billy Porter attends the Erdem front row during London Fashion Week September 2019 at Grays Inn Gardens on September 16, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
I approve of that coat, and of the fact that it's MOSTLY hiding the tulle piping down the legs.
September 2019 in Roksanda
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Billy Porter in the front row
Roksanda show, Front Row, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 16 Sep 2019
Wearing Roksanda Same Outfit as catwalk model *10107659b
One cannot win them all.
September 2019 in Richard Quinn
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Billy Porter in the front row
Richard Quinn show, Front Row, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 16 Sep 2019
One DID win this, however.
September 2019
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Billy Porter
Virgin Voyages capsule collection launch event, Royal Opera House, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 15 Sep 2019
I'm going to pass on the loincloth, good sir.
September 2019 in Christopher Kane
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I would not want to sit behind that hat, and yet I WOULD want to sit behind him in general, so perhaps sacrifices would have to be made.
September 2019 in JW Anderson
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Billy Porter, arrivals for J.W. Anderson, Kenton Street.
Street Style, Spring Summer 2020, London Fashion Week, UK - 15 Sep 2019
Meghan Markle would like that dress. I bet I made that comment the first time. ... Wow, amazingly, I didn't.
September 2019
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Billy Porter
Entertainment Weekly Pre-Emmy Party, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 20 Sep 2019
Oh Billy. The sheers.
September 2019
71st Emmy Awards (2019) Arrivals held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Featuring: Billy Porter
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 22 Sep 2019
Credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com
Much cooler, although y'all know I'm going to nitpick that I'm not into all his open-toed clompy shoes.
October 2019
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Billy Porter
Billy Porter Launches the Tiffany & Love Studio by Tiffany & Co, New York, USA - 24 Oct 2019
That sweatshirt could come over to my house.
October 2019
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 08: Billy Porter attends the Montblanc: (Red)Launch Dinner and Party at Monsieur Bleu on October 08, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images For Montblanc)
This feels so Elton to me. In a good way.
October 2019 in Thom Browne
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 25: Billy Porter attends the 2019 Ali Forney Center Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 25, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)
This looks like an inflation gone wrong.
November 2019
22 November 2019, Berlin: Billy Porter comes to the International Music Award (IMA). The new Pop Culture Prize from the Axel Springer Media House honors artists for their attitude and innovative power. Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa (Photo by Britta Pedersen/picture alliance via Getty Images)
This looks like he took advice on headgear from Princess Beatrice.
November 2019
BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Billy Porter arrives for the 21st GQ Men of the Year Award at Komische Oper on November 07, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for GQ Germany)
I guess here the drama was in the eye makeup. It sort of looks like he's having a hard time staying awake.
November 2019 in Thom Browne
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Billy Porter
47th Annual American Music Awards, Arrivals, Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA - 24 Nov 2019
Jessica described him here as "an incredibly chic bishop," and that is exactly right and perfect.
November 2019
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Billy Porter attends the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Those boots are going on over his pants about as willingly as my wellies do over my pajamas when I need to go out in the rain and unclog the patio drain.
December 2019
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 01: Billy Porter attends "Keep the Promise" 2019 World AIDS Day Concert In Los Angeles at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on December 01, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachel Luna/Getty Images)
I assume all the outfits with those shoes are Thom Browne? This is a pretty restrained one. It looks good.
December 2019
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: Billy Porter visits "Extra" at Burbank Studios on December 02, 2019 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
I might want to replace those palazzo pants.
December 2019
OXON HILL, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 05: Billy Porter attends 2019 Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor on December 05, 2019 in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
And THIS, I would make long trousers. He looks like a boarding school child of yore. (Which I think was the point of the line? But outside a runway context, it is strange to behold.)
December 2019
33rd Annual FN Achievement Awards (FNAA) Held at IAC Headquarters Featuring: Billy Porter
Where: New York, New York, United States
When: 04 Dec 2019
Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com
The blue leatherette denim-like look is not happening for me, but I appreciate the neon coat so much.
December 2019
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 10: Billy Porter arrives at the Cyndi Lauper And Friends: Home For The Holidays Benefit at The Novo by Microsoft on December 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
"You said I could wear a space blanket and look chic? COOL."
December 2019
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Billy Porter participates in the "Like a Boss" cast photo call at The Whitby Hotel, in New York
"Like a Boss" Cast Photo Call, New York, USA - 14 Dec 2019
He looks comfy in this. Love the robe.
December 2019
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Billy Porter participates In Conversation with Fern Mallis at 92nd Street Y on December 11, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Simione/Getty Images)
Speaking of robes, THE CHIC BISHOP RIDES AGAIN. What a perfect ending.
