Billy Porter's Outfit Rocks thebr Red Carpet at 2019 Oscars Billy Porter defied fashion norms at the 91stbr Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 24. He walked the red carpet in a velvet gown,br topped with a tailored tuxedo jacket. The custom outfit was created by Christianbr Siriano, a designer Porter greatly admires. For Porter, fashion has becomebr a powerful tool of self-expression. Billy Porter, via ‘Vogue’ The 49-year-old actor wanted to wearbr something that pushed the boundaries of bothbr masculinity and femininity. Billy Porter, via ‘Vogue’ Porter also challenged gender normsbr at the 2019 Golden Globes, where he completedbr his embellished suit with a flowing pink cape.