The 31-year-old U.S. representative, also known as AOC, appeared on the red carpet with Brother Vellies designer Aurora James, who created the 15 Percent Pledge charity to encourage major retailers to fill at least 15% of their shelves with products from Black-owned businesses. Ocasio-Cortez said the dress, emblazoned in bright red letters on the back, was borrowed.
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