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New York First Lady Rama Duwaji Makes NYFW Debut at Diotima in Double-Trench Look

The appearance reinforced her practice of using high-profile moments to elevate independent designers like Rachel Scott’s Diotima.

Overview

  • On February 15, Duwaji sat front row at Diotima’s Fall 2026 New York Fashion Week show, marking her first NYFW attendance as New York’s first lady.
  • She wore a short khaki trench buttoned as a dress under a longer plaid trench, with black heeled cowboy boots, a studded black bag, and layered gold hoops.
  • Duwaji was styled by Gabriella Karefa-Johnson and was photographed alongside Joan Smalls and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the show.
  • Her ongoing relationship with Diotima traces back to a personal invitation from founder Rachel Scott for the brand’s first runway presentation in September 2025.
  • Coverage notes her consistent spotlight on independent and Palestinian or PalestinianLebanese talent, citing past looks from Renaissance Renaissance, Zeid Hijazi, and Miista, with social posts praising her retro, preppy vibe and some drawing Princess Diana comparisons.