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All of the celebrities who made political statements with their outfits at this year's Met Gala
All of the celebrities who made political statements with their outfits at this year's Met Gala
Talia LakritzSep 14, 2021, 22:52 IST
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Dan Levy at the Met Gala.Dimitrios Kambouris/Staff/Getty Images ; Kevin Mazur/MG21/Getty Images For The Met Museum/Vogue ; Dimitrios Kambouris/Staff /Getty Images
Some attendees chose bold statement looks for this year's Met Gala theme "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion."
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a dress emblazoned with "tax the rich."
Nikkie de Jager wore a look inspired by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson.
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In her first Met Gala appearance, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a dress with "tax the rich" written on it.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the 2021 Met Gala.
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Representative Carolyn B. Maloney wore a dress made of "equal rights for women" pennants.
Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney attends the 2021 Met Gala.
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Dan Levy paid tribute to queer love with a custom JW Anderson ensemble that referenced the artwork of AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.
Dan Levy at the 2021 Met Gala.
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Megan Rapinoe carried a clutch emblazoned with the message "In Gay We Trust."
Megan Rapinoe attends the 2021 Met Gala.
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Nikkie de Jager, better known as NikkieTutorials, wore a look inspired by LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson.
Nikkie de Jager at the 2021 Met Gala.
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Cara Delevingne made a statement in a custom Maria Grazia for Dior look.
Cara Delevingne at the 2021 Met Gala.
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Saweetie wore a Christian Cowan gown featuring two statement capes - one referencing the Black American flag and the other paying tribute to the Filipino flag.
Saweetie attends the 2021 Met Gala.
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Billie Eilish agreed to wear Oscar de la Renta only after they agreed to stop making any clothing with fur.
Billie Eilish attends the 2021 Met Gala.
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