Zohran Mamdani has officially become New York’s first Muslim and millennial mayor, just hours after his inauguration. He was accompanied by his wife, Rama Duwaji, a 28-year-old Syrian-descended illustrator who captured fashion headlines with her modern, unconventional political style. For the inauguration at Old City Hall metro station, Duwaji wore an eye-catching outfit that prominently featured Spanish brand Miista boots.

Duwaji chose the Shelley model in black, handcrafted leather boots with a 6-centimeter heel, manufactured in Spain’s Miista factory. She completed her ensemble with a vintage Balenciaga coat, The Frankie Shop shorts and New York Vintage earrings. Interestingly, all her clothing items were borrowed, as explained by her new stylist, fashion editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson – a deliberate statement in itself -.

Founded in London in 2010 by Spanish designers Laura and Pablo Villasenin, Miista emerged with a mission to create luxury investment pieces meant to last forever. In 2020, they established their own factory in La Coruña, a region renowned for textile production and home to major brands like Inditex, Bimba y Lola, and Adolfo Domínguez.

While maintaining their creative hub in London, the brand passionately embraces Spanish craftsmanship. Their philosophy centers on inspiring young people by showcasing the beauty of creating something from scratch and respecting generational traditions.

Miista has already dressed numerous celebrities including Madonna, model Candice Swanepoel, singer Charli XCX, and actress Suki Waterhouse. Now, Rama Duwaji joins this illustrious list, adding another success to this brand that beautifully combines tradition and design, proudly representing ‘made in Spain’.