New York Rep. made headlines. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in 2019 when she defiantly wore an evening gown to the exclusive and trendy “Met Gala” bash with the words “Tax the Rich” emblazoned on it.
His message was seen as pointed and, to some, a rude display at the annual gathering of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s wealthiest supporters where tickets cost $50,000 each.
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Today another New York City elected official donned a glamorous evening gown… with a message of her own.
NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov’s Star of David Israel flag outfit wowed the crowd at the Manhattan Republican gala.
New York Republican City Council member Inna Vernikov wore a striking blue and white evening dress emblazoned with a Jewish star…the Israeli flag…to the annual Manhattan Republican Club gala last night.
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“Too many Jewish New Yorkers and Jewish college students across the country are afraid to show their Jewish identity, wage war with Kipa, a Star of David, or express support for the great state of Israel,” Vernikov wrote in “X”
“We cannot be afraid! We cannot be silent! Be Jewish. Be Loud. Be Proud. We live here and we will not be afraid!”
People stand together at the ‘Jewish Community Vigil’ for Israel in London, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, two days after Hamas fighters launched an unprecedented attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Vernikov, who is Jewish and was born in Ukraine, has been an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, particularly against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of his homeland and the ongoing attacks, both verbal and physical, against to American Jews.
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She said the dress was quickly put together in 24 hours by celebrity designer Irina Shabayeva.
NYC Council Member Inna Vernikov (right). (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Shabayeva attended Parsons School of Design and is a Project Runway television show winner. His creations have been worn by Selena Gomez and Carrie Underwood, among other celebrities.
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He thanked Vernikov for his “courage and leadership” in wearing the dress as a statement in support of the Jewish state.
Vernikov has been outspoken in his support for Israel, calling it “our only real ally in the Middle East.”
