Newly elected New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has not only made history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian-origin mayor but has also caught global attention for his distinctive sense of style — a look that fuses symbolism, sentiment, and cultural heritage.

Mamdani’s signature accessories — three silver rings and a red sutra thread — have become part of his public persona. The 34-year-old leader, known for his progressive politics and grassroots campaigning, was seen wearing the same ensemble — a dark suit, red sutra around his wrist, and silver rings glinting under stage lights — during his victory celebrations earlier today.

In an interview with the New York Times , Mamdani said his rings carry deep personal meaning. He began wearing them after his grandfather’s death in

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