Who wore it best: Somizi vs Billy Porter

Pose actor Billy Porter had tongues wagging at the 2019 Oscars when he arrived in a custom black-and-white ensemble by Christian Siriano. The top half resembled a classic tux jacket, complete with a bow tie, while the bottom half — a full velvet skirt — was pure drama.

Speaking to Vogue, Porter said his goal with his red carpet looks is “to be a walking piece of political art every time I show up”. Mission accomplished, Mr Porter!

The look was apparently a nod to an outfit once worn by the late Hector Xtravaganza, known as the grandfather of New York's alternative ballroom dancing scene, who also served as a consultant for Pose.

If Porter's elegant plain black velvet look was a case of less is more, SomGaga's extravagant look was a case of more is more.

Mhlongo's black blazer sparkled with sequins, while his skirt was strewn with sparkling silver stars. He also kicked things up a notch with a big afro wig — don't forget he was hosting a hairstyling awards ceremony.

So, who wore it best? We’re going to seem bias by saying "local is lekker" and giving it to Mhlongo, but there’s a logical explanation for our choice: while Porter seemed to have set out to make a statement, SomGaga was just being true to his own exuberant personal style.

Can we get a super splendiferous for SomGaga?