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Mamdani made a play for fashion’s premier league in his custom-made Arsenal kurta
The New York mayor scored a range of responses attending Eid prayers in an outfit combining football and faith
TL;DR
- New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wore a custom kurta made from an Arsenal 2025-26 away kit to Eid al-Adha prayers.
- The outfit generated a divisive response online, with some praising the fusion of faith and football, while others expressed criticism.
- The kurta was made by Jason Andrew, a founder of the Arsenal supporters club Brooklyn Invincibles.
- Dr. Fatima Rajina suggests negative comments might relate to Mamdani's visibility as a Muslim public official.
- Arsenal's diverse fanbase and Mamdani's inclusive approach are seen as aligned.
- The trend highlights Arsenal's engagement with its global supporters and could lead to more culturally inspired merchandise.
- Celebrities like Spike Lee and Jason Sudeikis are also associated with Brooklyn Invincibles.