JAKARTA - Zohran Mamdani was officially inaugurated as the Mayor of New York City at the turn of the year. He made history as the first Muslim and South Asian Mayor to lead the largest city in the United States.
The inauguration ceremony was held simply at the New York City Hall subway station, only attended by close family and campaign teams.
Mamdani was sworn in by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. In the procession, he swore under the Qur'an from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture owned by the New York Public Library. The Qur'an was held directly by his wife, Rama Duwaji who appeared elegant beside him.
Rama Duwaji's appearance immediately caught the public's attention. The artist and illustrator appeared in a simple but classy style, reflecting the spirit of change carried by the new New York government.
Quoted from Harper's Bazaar on Saturday, January 3, 2026, her fashion style is considered to represent a modern, authentic, and untied urban young generation.
For the inauguration ceremony, Duwaji wore a vintage black Balenciaga coat, pleated shorts from The Frankie Shop, and boots from the Miista brand.
He completed his appearance with large gold earrings from the chandelier model from New York Vintage. This appearance is touted as a symbol of a shift in leadership style that is fresher and more relevant to the times.
After the inauguration, Duwaji changed his clothes when greeting the public. He wore a dark brown coat with an A-line cut with a high collar designed by Palestinian-Lebanese designer Cynthia Merhej, from the Renaissance Renaissance label. His gold earrings were replaced with silver earrings with a bold carving pattern that added an artistic and modern impression.
Throughout the campaign until Mamdani's victory, Rama Duwaji was known for being consistent with his fashion choices. When Mamdani was declared the winner, he wore a laser-cut denim top by Palestinian independent designer Zeid Hijazi as a form of support and a statement of identity.
Duwaji's style of dressing is often seen as a reflection of the values held. He chooses to appear as he is, without trying to adapt to the style of the previous first lady. This approach is considered in line with Mamdani's government vision, which promises major changes for New York City.
Through his appearance, Rama Duwaji showed that fashion is not just about style, but also a medium for expressing values, identity, and political attitudes. In the midst of the historic moment of the inauguration of New York's first Muslim mayor, his presence and elegance gave a unique color that was difficult to ignore.
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