12 times celebrities made political fashion statements at the Met Gala

Talia LakritzApr 28, 2022, 21:33 IST

Fashion statements can also serve as political statements at the Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Fashion statements can also serve as political statements at the Met Gala.
Lena Waithe wore a rainbow cape in 2018 and a suit paying tribute to queer icons in 2019.

Madonna called her daring Givenchy look at the 2016 Met Gala "a political statement as well as a fashion statement" for women's rights.

Madonna at the Met Gala in 2016.Mike Coppola/Getty Images for People.com

Lena Waithe's rainbow cape at the Catholic Church-themed Met Gala in 2018 sent a powerful message.

Lena Waithe at the 2018 Met Gala.Angela Weiss/Getty Images

The following year, Waithe and Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond wore custom suits featuring statements on the back.

Lena Waithe (left) and Kerby Jean-Raymond attend the 2019 Met Gala.John Shearer/Getty Images for THR ; Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images

At the 2019 gala, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney wore a neon-yellow Vassilis Zoulias dress with a firefighter jacket she vowed to wear until the passage of her bill for 9/11 first responders.

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney at the Met Gala in 2019.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

At the 2019 gala, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney wore a neon-yellow Vassilis Zoulias dress with a firefighter jacket she vowed to wear until the passage of her bill for 9/11 first responders.

In 2021, Maloney wore a dress made of "equal rights for women" pennants.

Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney attends the 2021 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

In her first Met Gala appearance in 2021, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a dress with "tax the rich" written on it.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the 2021 Met Gala.Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images For The Met Museum/Vogue

Nikkie de Jager, better known as NikkieTutorials, wore a look inspired by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson in 2021.

Nikkie de Jager at the 2021 Met Gala.Mike Coppola; John Shearer/Getty Images

Dan Levy celebrated queer love with a custom JW Anderson ensemble that referenced the artwork of AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.

Dan Levy at the 2021 Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Also in 2021, Megan Rapinoe carried a clutch emblazoned with the message "In Gay We Trust."

Megan Rapinoe at the 2021 Met Gala.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Cara Delevingne made a statement 2021 in a custom Maria Grazia for Dior look.

Cara Delevingne at the 2021 Met Gala.John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images

In 2021, Saweetie wore a Christian Cowan gown featuring two statement capes referencing the Black American flag and the Filipino flag.

Saweetie attends the 2021 Met Gala.Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Billie Eilish only agreed to wear an Oscar de la Renta gown in 2021 after they agreed to stop making any clothing with fur.

Billie Eilish attends the 2021 Met Gala.John Shearer/WireImage/Getty Images

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12 times celebrities made political fashion statements at the Met Gala

Madonna called her daring Givenchy look at the 2016 Met Gala "a political statement as well as a fashion statement" for women's rights.

Lena Waithe's rainbow cape at the Catholic Church-themed Met Gala in 2018 sent a powerful message.

The following year, Waithe and Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean-Raymond wore custom suits featuring statements on the back.

At the 2019 gala, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney wore a neon-yellow Vassilis Zoulias dress with a firefighter jacket she vowed to wear until the passage of her bill for 9/11 first responders.

In 2021, Maloney wore a dress made of "equal rights for women" pennants.

In her first Met Gala appearance in 2021, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a dress with "tax the rich" written on it.

Nikkie de Jager, better known as NikkieTutorials, wore a look inspired by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson in 2021.

Dan Levy celebrated queer love with a custom JW Anderson ensemble that referenced the artwork of AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.

Also in 2021, Megan Rapinoe carried a clutch emblazoned with the message "In Gay We Trust."

Cara Delevingne made a statement 2021 in a custom Maria Grazia for Dior look.

In 2021, Saweetie wore a Christian Cowan gown featuring two statement capes referencing the Black American flag and the Filipino flag.

Billie Eilish only agreed to wear an Oscar de la Renta gown in 2021 after they agreed to stop making any clothing with fur.