8 Times Politicians Attended the Met Gala

The Met Gala is commonly known as fashion’s biggest night out, but over the years, it’s turned into the social event of the season across a variety of industries. Attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians, and even politicians. Below, find a roundup of eight politicians who have made star-studded cameos at Met Galas past.

Chi Ossé

New York City council member and Chair of Cultural Affairs Chi Ossé wore House of Aama to the 2022 gala for “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” following up that look with a custom belted, suit-style garment from Advisry at the 2023 event honoring the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld. “I was able to work with the designer Keith Herron, a young, Black creative who designs and runs the brand Advisry,” Ossé told Vogue at the time. “The garment that he put together—which referenced Karl’s 1983 Chanel collection, as well his own take on fashion—was just the most comfortable garment to wear. I felt amazing in it and received a lot of compliments.”

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez