A teen influencer who describes herself as a “socialist socialite” has sparked online debate in New York City by mixing left-wing politics with a taste for high-end fashion.18-year-old Ella Devi is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who has gained attention by supporting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while showcasing a wardrobe full of luxury vintage items. She first went viral during her promotional campaign for Mamdani, earning her the nickname “Hot Girl for Zoharan”.Her growing online presence includes over 34,600 followers on TikTok, where she regularly shares her political views as well as outfit videos. In a recent post, he described dismantling ICE as a “liberal stance,” while another showed him explaining why one can’t be a Republican and dress like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.Devi has also begun to receive wider recognition, most recently being named to her campus’ 22 Under 22 awards, which highlights students who are “shaping the world on their own terms”. She also drew attention to X after she commented on Sydney Sweeney and her fashion choices on the latest season of Euphoria.Despite her progressive message, much of the discussion around Devi has focused on her lifestyle. She is often seen in vintage designer clothing from brands such as Chanel, Miu Miu, Tom Ford and Valentino, with some items reportedly costing thousands of dollars.His posts recently came under criticism on Reddit, a popular New York influencer discussion forum, where users questioned the disconnect between his politics and personal style. One user wrote: “She’s hating on MAGA Barbie Sidney Sweeney, which I don’t care about, but acting like she’s the best dressed in NYC just because her wardrobe is old is ridiculous.”“Not with that big Chanel bag,” he said.“Socialist socialite lmao,” one user wrote, while another said: “How can someone call themselves a socialist while at the same time being deeply invested in status and exclusivity. The tone of his tweet is very pretentious.”Further comments included: “Don’t care about Sweeney, but this is bullshit,” and “This is the most absurd intro and not tongue-in-cheek at all.”Another user said, “Calling yourself a socialist while wearing a T-shirt with a giant YSL logo is crazy.”However, not all reactions were critical. Some users defended Devi, particularly her political stances.One user said: “I love her other roles, she’s super anti-racist and feminist in an industry that really needs it.”Devi also responded to the criticism on X, saying, “My name is Ella Devi and I approve of this message.”
