{"id":6511,"date":"2026-01-05T14:58:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T10:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/?p=6511"},"modified":"2026-01-05T15:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:07:03","slug":"rama-duwaji-the-style-of-new-york-s-first-lady","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nargismagazine.ge\/en\/rama-duwaji-the-style-of-new-york-s-first-lady\/","title":{"rendered":"Rama Duwaji: The Style of New York\u2019s First Lady"},"content":{"rendered":"

The role of a First Lady is rarely limited to an official title. In reality, it is a public position that is constantly observed, especially when it comes to the United States – and even more so to a city as iconic as New York.<\/p>\n

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\nHistorically, a First Lady\u2019s style has always carried symbolic meaning. Fashion often reflects the spirit of the time and, at times, even a political direction. Melania Trump\u2019s decision to wear American designers, for example, was not accidental but a clear sign of support for President Trump\u2019s political agenda.<\/p>\n

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\nToday, attention is focused on the wife of New York\u2019s newly elected mayor, whose style has quickly become one of the most discussed topics. Rama Duwaji, a 28-year-old American artist, was born in Texas to a family of Syrian immigrants. She spent part of her childhood in Dubai, and the influence of Eastern culture is clearly visible both in her creative work and personal style. Her artistic practice explores themes such as women\u2019s rights, social justice, migration, and identity – values that are also reflected in the way she dresses.<\/p>\n

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\nRama Duwaji\u2019s wardrobe does not signal status or power. She does not use fashion as a tool of dominance, and in this sense, she moves away from the classic image of a \u201cFirst Lady.\u201d For her, fashion is a language of identity – and she speaks it with confidence and clarity.<\/p>\n

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\nThis approach was especially visible on inauguration day. For both the oath ceremony and the public inauguration, Duwaji chose vintage pieces and looks by independent designers. Her stylist, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, has noted that Rama hardly needs a stylist at all, as she naturally understands how to express herself through clothing.<\/p>\n

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\nFor the first part of the inauguration, Duwaji wore a Balenciaga coat rented from the Albright Fashion Library. Not only the coat, but every element of the look – trousers, shoes, and accessories – was rented or borrowed. This choice was widely seen as a quiet yet powerful statement in support of sustainable fashion.<\/p>\n

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\nFor the public ceremony, she appeared in a coat by Renaissance Renaissance. This was also a meaningful decision. The brand\u2019s founder, Cynthia Merhej, is a Palestinian-Lebanese designer, and by wearing her work, Duwaji expressed solidarity both with women designers and with shared cultural roots.<\/p>\n

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\nRama Duwaji\u2019s style proves that fashion is more than aesthetics. It is a value-driven language – one that allows a person to express identity, beliefs, and a clear worldview without saying a single word.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The role of a First Lady is rarely limited to an official title. In reality, it is a public position that is constantly observed, especially when it comes to the United States – and even more so to a city as iconic as New York. Historically, a First Lady\u2019s style has always carried symbolic meaning. 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