Anna Delvey returned to the spotlight at New York’s Fashion Week. The convicted fraudster walked the runway at the One Night in Bangkok fashion show. The event featured representation from Thai businesses Vinn Patararin, Merge, Vickteerut, and Matter Makers .The audience applauded her in spite of her ankle monitor.
A Bold Fashion Moment
Delvey took to the runway four times. Her appearances drew loud reactions, especially during the finale. “Yes, baddie!” a guest shouted as she walked. The moment turned heads in the fashion world.
Designers embraced her as a model. The Matter Makers team stated, “Our focus has always been on streetwear, and we loved working in New York.”.”
Anna Delvey Fashion Week: From Scandal to Spotlight
Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, was convicted of grand larceny in 2019. She had stolen $275,000 from banks, hotels, and wealthy New Yorkers. A four- to 12-year sentence was given to her, but she served just over three years.
Despite her past, she remains a media sensation. Fashion week appearances have become her latest stage. She was seen earlier with Sam Smith and Kesha at a Christian Cowan show. Days before, she walked for designer Elena Velez.
A History with Fashion
This was not her first runway moment. A fashion show was hosted by her on her NYC apartment roof in 2023. At that time, she was on house arrest. She later walked for Shao in September.
Other celebrities also hit the runways this season. Maye Musk, Elon Musk’s mother, walked for Juzui. Sarita Choudhury of “And Just Like That” modeled for Kallmeyer.
Beyond Fashion Week
Delvey’s media presence continues to grow. In 2024, she joined “Dancing with the Stars.” Her debut cha-cha, ankle monitor and all, received poor reviews. “Nothing” was her response when asked what she learned after elimination.
Her runway walk may not erase past controversies. But one thing is certain—Anna Delvey knows how to capture attention.
Source: USA Today