Oscars 2020: Billy Porter steps out in a \'Cupola gown\'

Oscars 2020: Billy Porter steps out in a 'Cupola gown'

Updated: Feb 10, 2020, 08:32 IST | IANS | Los Angeles

Last year, Billy Porter shocked many with his Oscars dress. "My goal was to start a conversation," he told Hollywoodreporter.com of the 2019 gown.

Billy Porter arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Pic/AFP
Billy Porter arrives for the 92nd Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Pic/AFP

The "Pose" actor Billy Porter, a Grammy winner, has followed up his look from last year's Oscars, when he wore a tuxedo dress, with another gown. For the Sunday 2020 Oscars, Porter chose a "Cupola gown", custom-made by Giles Deacon couture. The Phoenix ensemble included a 24-karat gold feathered top and artistic orange printed skirt, reports Hollywoodreporter.com.

Porter's stylist Sam Ratelle added Jimmy Choo boots in gold metallic with a custom platform, a custom handbag by Judith Leiber Couture, Atelier Swarovski gems (including a bracelet with 47 carats of rose quartz) and embellished glasses by Dita and Mercura NYC. Last year, he shocked many with his Oscars dress. "My goal was to start a conversation," he told Hollywoodreporter.com of the 2019 gown.

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