In a candid interview with The Sunday Times, Billy Porter voiced his concerns regarding the disparities in opportunities between himself, as a Black, gay man, and pop star Harry Styles. Porter pointed out the fashion industry’s acceptance of him as something they felt obligated to do, stating, “I created the conversation about non-binary fashion, yet Vogue still chose Harry Styles, a straight white man, to grace their cover in a dress for the first time.”
Porter was referring to Styles’ historic cover, which featured him in a full-length gown and sparked widespread discussion about men’s fashion. While Styles has been praised for leading a new wave in male style, Porter believes he is not the right figure to represent this movement.
Reflecting on his own journey, Porter recalled the challenges he faced in securing acting roles after his Broadway debut in 1991, which eventually led him to bankruptcy by 2007 due to limited opportunities. It was only after his Emmy-winning role as Pray Tell in Netflix’s Pose that his career began to flourish. Known for his striking red carpet appearances, including a stunning ensemble at the premiere of Amazon Prime’s Cinderella, Porter expressed his feelings about the cultural credits often overlooked in favor of white artists.
“I was the first one doing it and now everybody is doing it,” he emphasized. “I’m not criticizing Harry Styles, but he doesn’t have the same stakes; for him, it’s just a trend. This is my life.” He concluded by saying, “I had to fight my entire life to wear a dress to the Oscars. All he has to do is be white and straight.”
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Billy Porter has called out the fashion industry for its unequal treatment of Black, gay artists compared to their white, straight counterparts, specifically referencing Harry Styles’ Vogue cover. He highlighted the struggles he faced in his career and the cultural significance behind his fashion choices, emphasizing that Styles enjoys privileges he does not.
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