The Oscars鈥� red carpet spouted a variety of looks鈥攊ncluding the tuxedo gown.
Singer and actor Billy Porter made a statement when he wore a dramatic velvet tuxedo gown to the 91st Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
鈥淭his look was interesting because it鈥檚 not drag. I鈥檓 not a drag queen, I鈥檓 a man in a dress,鈥� Porter told Vogue magazine.
Porter explained to Vogue that even though people might not agree with other鈥檚 choices, it鈥檚 important to remember to respect each other.
The piece was designed by Christian Siriano and featured a bow tie, a classic ruffle-cuff white shirt, tuxedo jacket and, of course, a full-length, velvet black gown.
Porter鈥檚 attire prompted an outpouring of reaction on social media.
Jennifer Hudson also wore a suit and gown hybrid while performing her hit song, 鈥淚鈥檒l Fight.鈥� The long tuxedo gown trailed behind her as she sang.
Chadwick Boseman stepped out of the conventional suit and into something a little more bold. He wore wide-legged trousers with a sequined train and matching blazer.
Porter also wore a hand-beaded embroidered jacket with an attached fuchsia-lined cape to last month鈥檚 Golden Globes. It was designed by Randi Rahm and took six months to make.
