Silence as strength. Elegance without explanation. ••• #repost @thecut @ramaduwaji is moving in slow motion. At least, that’s how it’s felt since 10 p.m. on June 24, the night that put her on the fast track to becoming one of New York City’s youngest First Ladies - and its first-ever Muslim one. Unlike many candidates’ wives who hit the circuit with their spouses, Duwaji frequently didn’t appear at campaign events and fundraisers. Her reticence to being seen solely as Mrs. Mamdani seems to have raised her profile even further, making her something of a folk hero to unbothered women. She refused all interviews with the press - until now. For our #CutCover story, the 28-year-old artist sits down with @danya.issawi for her first interview since her husband won the Democratic mayoral primary. Read it at the link in bio. Photography and Art Direction by @szilvesztermako Styling by @jessswill Written by @danya. issawi Photo assistants: @yc.dong, @davidgannonphotography, and @vez_ Hair: @panosphair Makeup: @raoulalejandre Manicure: @she.nails.it Styling assistants: @orexolu, @jacknovotny_ Set Design: @lane.vineyard Set Design Assistants: @gabriellefaitharriaga, @germanmrojas, and _campbelltoe Tailor: @lindz_tailor Production: @katyavarzar Photography Management: @babysiyan Production Assistants: @rysalkina and @marioflwrs The Cut, Editor-in-Chief: @Irpeoples The Cut, Photo Director: @nono_elle_ The Cut, Features Editor: @kt_thomps The Cut, Photo Editor: @sofia_mareque The Cut, Fashion Market Editor: @emmaoleck | Industria