NOW THAT'S HIGH FASHION!!! pic.twitter.com/dpTNXxBYij— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) September 14, 2021
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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I try to keep him under control. With you it's no problem.
The dress should have said “Greedy POS” instead.
She’s trying to copy Joy Villa
Haha.
This. Now, I’m a happily married guy with 4 little kids but I was in church this last Sunday and looking around and it was full of beautiful women.
If you can afford to buy a $30K dress, YOU are the rich/bitch needing to be taxed.
When I was 17 YO I often wondered if it was OK to pray that I got laid over the weekend. Am I going to hell?
If she wants to pole dance I got a folding dollar to stuff in her garter.
NOW THAT'S HIGH FASHION!!! pic.twitter.com/dpTNXxBYij— il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) September 14, 2021
Did someone say that AOC was wearing an “I’m a whora” dress”? Never heard of that brand.
If they taxed her teeth she would be bankrupt.
She was voted “most likely to chew a tree” in HS.
Also, did she say “as a working ass”? Now that I could believe!!!
Only in America can you wear a 1000 dress to a 35000 dinner with the dress marked ‘Tad The Rich’!
Also, did she say “as a working ass”? Now that I could believe!!!
Seems she actually said “as a working ass woman.” Now that I could really believe ! ! !
All Out Crazy is already silly.....
‘Slap the Bitch’ would have been better.
I think she chewed the whole high school. Alledgedly ...
> She’s a two bagger for sure.
At least one should be heavy gauge plastic.
A HS slut is someone that screws all of your friend except you.
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