US EditionZohran Mamdani’s Wife Rama Duwaji’s Boots Spark Backlash
Rama Duwaji wore $630 Miista boots on loan at the swearing-in, sparking debate on affordability and political optics during Zohran Mamdani's mayoral inauguration.
- On Thursday at the former City Hall Station, Rama Duwaji attended Zohran Mamdani's midnight swearing-in, with photos showing her wearing Miista's Shelley boots identified by Vogue.
- Observers highlighted the boots' $630 price tag, as critics on social media argued the Miista Shelley boots contradicted Zohran Mamdani, New York City Mayor's Democratic-Socialist stance.
- Duwaji's team clarified that the pieces were borrowed, including Miista's boots on loan, a Balenciaga coat from Albright Fashion Library, and archival earrings from New York Vintage, while Newsweek contacted Miista Thursday.
- Online reaction surged after the photos circulated, as images of Rama Duwaji and Zohran Mamdani's outfits dominated social media during his Thursday inauguration while her public profile has grown since November.
- The stylist emphasized thrifting and renting as part of Duwaji's approach, noting lending is common for high-profile events while commenters target Mamdani's family in recent months.
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