A 21-year-old fashion model appeared in court on Tuesday, dressed in a designer outfit valued at nearly $6,000, to contest allegations that she stole $1 million from a luxury boutique in Soho.
Abdallah Diaby showcased a series of John Varvatos necklaces, which, according to store representatives, had a combined retail value of $3,174, during her time at Manhattan Supreme Court.
With a noticeable neck strain, Diaby was also sporting $775 St. Laurent sneakers, yellow Balmain biker jeans priced at $1,500, and a green plaid Lacoste shirt. She pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing stolen property among other accusations.
Prosecutors from Manhattan shared that Diaby, originally from the Bronx, was taken into custody on February 19 after surveillance footage linked her to a robbery involving three other individuals at the Spring Street boutique 4Gseller, which occurred in the early hours of December 1, 2025.
The investigation into the other three suspects is still ongoing.
According to the prosecution, the group arrived at the upscale Soho shop in a silver Ford SUV, donned construction vests and dark clothing, and utilized scaffolding to access the boutique through a ladder.
Video footage captured the entire robbery, showing how the perpetrators made off with over 20 Saint Laurent jackets, 30 designer handbags, and other expensive goods.
Tommy Macari, the proprietor of 4Gseller, described the incident as almost cinematic, noting the thieves’ method of dropping items off the balcony for someone waiting below to load into their vehicle.
Diaby, who is represented by TWO MGMT, a well-known modeling agency, recently participated in a collaboration between Sinclair Global and Puma, as well as a StockX photoshoot.
During her first court appearance since her arrest, Diaby maintained her trendy look. She was granted supervised release without bail, as New York State does not permit bail for non-violent offenses.
