Posted on 09/13/2021 8:09:10 PM PDT by rickmichaels
Democrat Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez made an appearance at the Met Gala wearing a white gown with bright red letters spelling 'TAX THE RICH.'
The congresswoman was photographed in the red carpet of the socialite event in New York City, where tickets are up to $35,000 and tables are $250,000.
AOC wore an off-the-shoulder custom dress, red heels and a bag that also read 'TAX THE reach', designed by creative director Aurora James, ELLE reported.
Brothers Vellies, James' luxury brand, is often worn by celebrities such as Beyoncé, Meghan Markle, Zendaya, Rihanna and Lady Gaga, according to the brand's website.
It is AOC'S first time attending the gala, but her political message has already drawn controversy during this year's 'In America: A Lexicon of Fashion' exhibit. It was also James' gala dress debut.
James and Ocasio-Cortez said they were inspired by their experiences as working women of color to make the political statement at the Met gala.
James is the founder of the 15percent Pledge, a nonprofit that asks brands to 'pledge 15percent of their shelf space to Black-owned businesses.'
She designs mostly accessories and shoes listed on her brand's website retail around the $600 and $700 mark.
AOC has been very vocal in the past about her stance on taxing millionaires. In 2019 she advocated to raising taxes of to 70percent for the wealthy in order to fund measures against climate change.
'As a working class woman, [I] wanted to enjoy the event but also 'break the fourth wall' and challenge the industry, Ocasio-Cortez told Vogue.
Reactions from social media users on Twitter have ranged from poking fun at AOC's political stunt while assisting the lavish event, to siding with her premise.
Donald Trump Jr was quick to highlight the irony behind the congresswoman's dress, calling her 'a fraud.'
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She’s a two bagger for sure.
Isn’t Cortez a Spanish nobility moniker?
I would love to boink her silly
The hot chicks is a major problem in the U.S. Many men during college days became communists so they could get girls to date them.
Thus we have so many pussified guys now running the country siding with the brainless women.
Lord, this woman and those that think like her are so stupid, it hurts.
A 2.5 as soon as she opens her mouth.
Look over the congregation and take your pick.
You're both in the same place at the same time in the same book on the same page for the same reason ...
WHY don't people understand that.
“I would love to boink her silly”
Wouldn’t take much in her case.
I think someone beat you to it
She probably gives good oral, with a mouth to match.
You couldn’t pay me enough.
Tax dat azz!
My “Mr. Happy” is apolitical.
D-Bag.
Too bad “Mr. Happy” holds the full contents of your brains
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