The Grammy Awards
Billy Porter
Mechanical, Wearables, Wireless
“The hat that inspired a thousand memes.”
In this collaboration with milliner Sarah Sokol, we built a radio-controlled mechanical hat for Billy Porter’s 2020 Grammy Awards red carpet look. This hat depended on a seamless integration of electronics, mechanics, and style… and, of course, shade.
Style & Creative Direction: sam ratelle
Custom Hat: Sarah Sokol
Custom Look: Baja East
Grooming: nelli christine
Styling Assistants: Ashley Marie, alexandra bucokova, @ashleydai1
Jewelry: Alexis Bittar
Custom Bag: judith leiber
Boots: coach
Crystalization: a morir
Crystals: preciosa components
Nails: Vanessa Sanchez McCullough
Photography: Santiago Felipe
