For her first appearance at the Met gala<\/strong><\/a>, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez<\/strong><\/span> had to make a political statement.<\/p>\n It was only right. And since she was at fashion\u2019s glitziest night, surrounded by some of the most powerful and famous people in the world, what better medium to get her message out about taxing the rich than, well, to have it written in red on her dress? The Democratic socialist congresswoman wore a white gown by Brother Vellies, splashed with the political slogan across the back (the bottom curve of the \u201cC\u201d in \u201crich\u201d nicely mirrored the tulle hem).<\/p>\n \u201cWe can never get too comfortable in our seats at the table once they\u2019ve been given,\u201d Aurora James, founder and creative director of Brother Vellies and the founder of the 15 Percent Pledge says. \u201cWe must always continue to push ourselves, push our colleagues, push the culture, and push the country forward. Fashion is changing; America is changing. And as far as this theme goes, I think Alexandria and I are a great embodiment of the language fashion needs to consider adding to the general lexicon as we work towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and empowered future.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n is an American politician and activist. She has served as the U.S. Representative for New York’s 14th congressional district since 2019, as a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes the eastern part of the Bronx, portions of north-central Queens, and Rikers Island in New York City.<\/p>\n Ocasio-Cortez drew national recognition when she won the Democratic Party’s primary election for New York’s 14th congressional district on June 26, 2018. She defeated Democratic Caucus Chair Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent, in what was widely seen as the biggest upset victory in the 2018 midterm election primaries.<\/p>\n She was reelected in the 2020 election, defeating John Cummings.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n also read :<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\nAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez , also known by her initials AOC<\/h2>\n
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Examining the Controversy Over AOC\u2019s Met Gala Dress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n