(ANSA) - ROME, SEPTEMBER 14 - Among the beautiful dresses worn by celebrities, actresses and VIPs on the occasion of the first Met gala after the lockdown, what was a true "political manifesto" of the deputy Dem Alexandria Ocasio Cortez stood out: white, aclessidra, low-cut and with the blazing red writing on the back "Tax the Rich" or "Tax the rich". Creating the AOC dress was Aurora James, black immigrant stylist and founder of the sustainability-focused fashion brand BrotherVellies.
"Now is the time to take care of the little ones, health care and all act together for the climate.
Tax the rich," explained the deputy in an Instagram post.
And before the controversy broke out over his participation in the event whose ticket costs a whopping $ 35,000, he clarified: "And yes, before anyone starts to go wild, elected officials in New York are regularly invited to attend the Met because of the responsibilities they face. they have in the supervision of the cultural institutions of our city as a service to the citizens. I was one of the many present ".
Ocasio Cortez also wore a hair clip with the national flower of Puerto Rico, the country of origin of her family. (HANDLE).