Madonna says racy dress was ‘political statement’

Madonna has defended the revealing dress she wore to the Met Gala in New York, saying it was a “political statement as well as a fashion statement”.

The 57-year-old raised eyebrows with a racy, lacy black dress which exposed her buttocks and barely covered her breasts.

The annual fashion event is known for the often controversial outfits, but the Queen of Pop insisted her outfit choice was a statement about women’s rights.