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First Lady's Knicks T-shirt Dress Sparks Mixed Reactions

6/19/2026

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Rama Duwaji Dresses

First Lady Rama Duwaji wore a custom Knicks T-shirt dress at the June 18, 2026 parade.
Miss Claire Sullivan designed the dress by stitching three white, orange and blue Knicks tees onto a midi skirt.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the City Hall Plaza ceremony wearing a Josh Hart jersey under his suit.
Social media posted mixed reviews, with some calling the outfit ugly and others praising its support for a local designer.

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Duwaji Celebrates Knicks

Sullivan said the outfit embodied downtown New York’s DIY spirit, reflecting the city’s creative-economy ethos.
Duwaji wore $150 Nike Air Rift sandals with a split-toe design inspired by Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, linking the look to the brand’s heritage.
The ceremony marked the Knicks’ first championship in 53 years, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani pairing a Jalen Brunson jersey, orange tie, turning the fashion moment into a civic celebration.

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Rama Duwaji Dresses

First Lady Rama Duwaji wore a custom Knicks T-shirt dress at the June 18, 2026 parade.
Miss Claire Sullivan designed the dress by stitching three white, orange and blue Knicks tees onto a midi skirt.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the City Hall Plaza ceremony wearing a Josh Hart jersey under his suit.
Social media posted mixed reviews, with some calling the outfit ugly and others praising its support for a local designer.

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