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  • On Tuesday, Billy Porter launched the #billyporterfashionchallenge as a fun way to engage fans while social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  • The "Pose" star asked his followers to recreate his 2019 Met Gala look using only items found in their homes.
  • Porter wore a custom "Sun God" ensemble by The Blonds that included a dazzling pantsuit complete with matching 10-foot wings, a towering 24-karat gold headpiece, and custom Giuseppe Zanotti gold-leaf shoes.
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    • Billy Porter launched the #billyporterfashionchallenge on Tuesday to keep fans busy while social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.

    The "Pose" star asked his followers to recreate his 2019 Met Gala look using whatever they could find at home.

    "Using items found ONLY in your house, give me your best recreation of my 2019 Met Gala lewk and post a photo or video on Instagram. Be CREATIVE and have FUN!," the post read. "I'll share my favorites! Can't wait to see what y'all come up with, hennies!"

    OK, y'all - it's time for our first fashion challenge! Using items found ONLY in your house, give me your best recreation of my 2019 @themetgalaofficial lewk and post a photo or video on your Instagram (grid or story)! Be CREATIVE and have FUN! Get the whole family involved! Remember to tag me and use the hashtag #BillyPorterFashionChallenge. I'll share my favorites! Can't wait to see what y'all come up with, hennies! Met Gala Look by @theblondsny

    A post shared by Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) on Mar 24, 2020 at 12:27pm PDTMar 24, 2020 at 12:27pm PDT

    Porter showed up to the camp-themed Met Gala in 2019 wear a custom "Sun God" ensemble by The Blonds. He was carried into the event by six shirtless men wearing gold pants and jewelry.

    "I think the rehearsal that we had the night before the Met Gala, with all the boys lifting me in costume, was something that I don't think a lot of people going to the Met Gala do," Porter told Insider in 2019. "Having a rehearsal for a Met Gala, I think that was a surprise to all — including myself."

    His whole outfit consisted of a dazzling pantsuit complete with matching 10-foot wings, a towering 24-karat gold headpiece, custom Giuseppe Zanotti...

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