Phipps Conservatory announces design team for Billy Porter show
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be debuting 鈥淏illy Porter Presents: A Summer Flower Fashion Show鈥� on Saturday, May 6. It鈥檚 an all-new show that will feature elaborate costumes inspired by the looks and roles of actor Billy Porter and his hometown of Pittsburgh.
In advance, the Phipps horticulture and facilities team is designing and fabricating four costumes, three of them made of dried plant materials, and one that is a working acquaponics system. The show will also feature design contributions from students from both Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh CAPA High School, Porter鈥檚 local alma maters.
Phipps is also working with five professional fashion designers and costumers who will each add their flair to the displays. The designers are Madison Michalko, Thee Suburbia, Cathy Olivar, Daniele Matthews, and Damian Dominguez.
鈥淏illy Porter Presents鈥� will run through Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. More information is available about Phipps at phipps.conservatory.org.