Emily Ratajkowski Shares a Fun Look Into ‘Mamdani’s New York!’, Delivers Instant Fashion Whiplash

Emily Ratajkowski offered a study in contrast with a new Instagram photo drop shared on Thursday, January 8, shifting from quiet, reflective moments to unapologetic New York grit.

The model and actress, 34, appeared to move seamlessly between worlds across the images, using setting and styling to tell a broader story.

In one photo, Ratajkowski stood inside an ornate mosque, framed by towering white columns and glowing chandeliers that stretched into the distance. She wore a flowing white abaya-style dress paired with a sheer white headscarf, her makeup kept soft and polished. Her direct gaze and still posture gave the image a calm, contemplative feel that leaned into the grandeur of the space.

The tone changed sharply in the next shot. Posed indoors against a deep blue wall, Ratajkowski wore a fitted white top and silver hoop earrings. Her hair fell loosely around her face as she tilted her head toward the camera with a playful, open-mouthed expression, giving the image a candid, almost off-duty energy.

A video clip brought things firmly back to the streets of New York. Shot from behind in a narrow bodega aisle, Ratajkowski wore low-rise black pants and a barely-there top, carrying a large brown shoulder bag.

Later in the post, she captioned the set, “mamdani’s new york!!,” offering a casual nod to the city-inspired snapshots.

Ratajkowski, who rose to fame through modeling before expanding into acting, writing, and entrepreneurship, has continued to use Instagram as a space to blend polished visuals with candid slices of her daily world.