Tickets for the famed event can fetch no less than $30,000 and it attracts some of the most influential players in fashion, movies and culture. Rapaport appeared to take particular offense at a politician—who he announced has to be a "public servant"—hobnobbing with the glitterati.
"Custom TAX THE RICH dress while at the most elitist event in the world," he posted on Instagram. "@AOC will soon be rich with a ginormous production deal from somewhere & done with Politics, guarantee it. Stop treating ANY of these people like celebrities, they are public servants and work for us," he posted theorizing on her future plans.
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Ocasio-Cortez’s office did not immediately return an email asking for comment. Her followers took to Twitter to praise her for making the bold statement on such a high-profile platform. The New York Democrat posted on Twitter: "The medium is the message."
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"Proud to work with @aurorajames as a sustainably focused, Black woman immigrant designer who went from starting her dream @brothervellies at a flea market in Brooklyn to winning the @cfda against all odds- and then work together to kick open the doors at the Met. The Time is now for childcare, healthcare, and climate action for all. Tax the Rich."
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AOC posed maskless as she arrived, though attendees had to be vaccinated and were expected to wear masks once inside.
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A self-described Democratic socialist, Ocasio-Cortez is one of the most prominent progressive voices in support of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package.
She has repeatedly called for raised taxes on the wealthiest Americans to pay for progressive policy initiatives, like climate-friendly infrastructure and increased access to free health care.
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AOC fired back, she told Vogue that she and James came up with the outfit after “having a conversation about what it means to be a working-class woman of color at the Met”.
She continued: “We said we can’t just play along, but we need to break the fourth wall and challenge some of the institutions.”
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Many people are praising the congresswoman for using the chance to send a message while encompassed by some of the richest and most influential people.
Though, Donald Trump Jr has insisted she is a “fraud” for wearing the dress while “she’s hanging out with a bunch of wealthy leftwing elites' '.
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AOC has since shared a statement on her Twitter for any ‘haters’ that are questioning her decision to attend an event that costs $30,000 per ticket.
“The medium is the message,” she explained alongside a photo of the dress.
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