Ella Devi, 18, is a Sri Lankan-American content creator who gained attention for supporting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and showcasing a wardrobe filled with luxurious vintage pieces. She first came to prominence while campaigning for Mamdani, earning the nickname “Zoran Hottie”.
She has a growing online presence, including more than 34,600 followers on TikTok, where she often shares outfit videos as well as her political views. In one recent post, she described abolishing ICE as a “moderate position,” while in another she explained why someone couldn’t be a Republican and dress like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.
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Devi is also starting to gain wider recognition, having recently been nominated for Her Campus’ Under 22 Award, which highlights students “who are shaping the world on their own terms.” She also caught X’s attention after commenting on Sydney Sweeney and her fashion choices in the latest season of Euphoria.Despite her progressive message, much of the discussion surrounding Devi has focused on her lifestyle. She is often seen wearing vintage designer clothing from brands such as Chanel, Miu Miu, Tom Ford and Valentino, with some pieces reportedly worth thousands of dollars.Her posts recently drew criticism on Reddit, a popular discussion forum for New York influencers, with users questioning the contrast between her politics and personal style. One user wrote: “She’s always hated MAGA Barbie Sydney Sweeney, which I don’t give a shit about, but acting like she’s the best dressed in New York City just because her wardrobe is vintage is ridiculous.”“Not that big a** Chanel bag,” they added.One user wrote: “Socialist socialite lmao,” and another wrote: “How can someone call themselves a socialist while deeply seeking status and exclusivity. The tone of her tweet was very pretentious. “Further comments included: “Don’t care about Sweeney but this is so corny” and “This is the most ridiculous identity and not in a joking way.”Another user added: “Wearing a T-shirt with a huge YSL logo and calling yourself a socialist is crazy.”However, not all responses are critical. Some users defended Devi, especially her political stance.One user said: “I love the rest of her style, 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 this message”.