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Regina King, Billy Porter, And Tyra Banks Won Best Headpieces At This Year's AMAs

They might not have been nominated, but they definitely won the night.
Regina King, Billy Porter, And Tyra Banks Won Best Headpieces At This Year's AMAs
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020

This year’s American Music Awards was one of short dresses, creative makeup, and serious headpieces. And apparently Regina King, Billy Porter, and Tyra Banks got the memo for the latter because they came through with some head-turning headgear.

While Banks chose to keep it classic with a cool embroidered fedora to match her laid back menswear suit, ESSENCE December cover star King went for a flapper-style beaded headpiece to go with her old Hollywood glam gown. Porter, who is known for his fashion and beauty risks, chose to wow with an over the top structural white headdress from Stephen Jones Millenery. That creation must have been held up through the entire event by the grace of God (and several hair pins, we speculate).

The Battle Of The Headpieces At The AMAs
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Tyra Banks attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for dcp)
The Battle Of The Headpieces At The AMAs
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Regina King attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for dcp)
The Battle Of The Headpieces At The AMAs
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 24: Billy Porter attends the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

But one thing we do know is that they all won the night with their looks. They showed how a dynamic accessory can take your fashion and beauty look from great to outstanding. Shop creative headpieces below inspired by the stars that will leave you feeling like a big winner.

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UO Flat Brim Felt Fedora Hat
Regina King, Billy Porter, And Tyra Banks Won Best Headpieces At This Year's AMAs
Urban Outfitters
available at Urban Outfitters $44 Shop Now
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Plain Elain by Phenise “Aten” Handcrafted Headpiece
Regina King, Billy Porter, And Tyra Banks Won Best Headpieces At This Year's AMAs
Plain Elain by Phenise
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Dora Marra Diner en Blanc Wedding Doves Headpiece
Regina King, Billy Porter, And Tyra Banks Won Best Headpieces At This Year's AMAs
Dora Marra
available at Dora Marra $84 Shop Now
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