New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made headlines in 2019 when she defiantly wore a night robe on the unique and classy “Met Gala” bash with the words “Tax the Wealthy” emblazoned across it.
Her message was seen as pointed and, to some, a rude display at the annual gathering of the wealthiest supporters of the Metropolitan Museum of Artwork the place tickets go for $50,000 every.
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Now one other New York Metropolis elected official has worn a glamorous night robe… with a message of her personal.
NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov’s Star of David Israel flag dress wows crowd at the Manhattan Republican gala.
New York Republican City Council Member Inna Vernikov wore a striking blue and white evening dress emblazoned with the Jewish star…the Israeli flag…at the annual Manhattan Republican Membership gala final evening.
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“So many Jewish New Yorkers & Jewish faculty college students everywhere in the nation are afraid to show their Jewish identification, conflict a Kipa, a Star of David, or categorical assist for the nice state of Israel,” Vernikov wrote on “X”
“We can’t be afraid! We can’t stay silent! Be Jewish. Be Loud. Be Proud. That is the place we reside and we won’t be intimidated!”
People stand together during the ‘Jewish Community Vigil’ for Israel in London, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, two days after Hamas fighters launched an unprecedented, multi-front attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Vernikov, who is Jewish and born in Ukraine, has been an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, especially towards Vladimir Putin’s unlawful invasion of her homeland and the persevering with assaults, each verbal and bodily, towards American Jews.
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She says the costume was shortly put collectively in 24 hours by movie star designer Irina Shabayeva.
NYC Council member Inna Vernikov (right). (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Shabayeva studied at the Parsons School of Design and is a Project Runway television show winner. Her creations have been worn by Selena Gomez and Carrie Underwood, amongst different celebrities.
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She thanked Vernikov for her “bravery and management” in wearing the dress as a statement supporting the Jewish state.
Vernikov has been outspoken in her support of Israel, calling it “our solely true ally within the Center East”
