The Coastal Elite and Their Portraits
The so-called coastal elite face a barrage of accusations: they’re often labeled as boring, self-absorbed, and even fraudulent. It’s a bit ironic—who among us doesn’t have a framed picture of ourselves somewhere?
A recent piece in the New Yorker titled “Inside the Living Room of a Famous New Yorker” showcases these individuals in a rather flattering light. However, it seems there’s a common trend in how these portraits are presented. Take fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, for example—her younger self makes quite the appearance in the feature.
The New Yorkers profile the Ritzi family of left-wing mega donors Alex Soros, Huma Abedin, AOC, Al Sharpton and Ella Emov.
Also, calling Ella Emhoff a “textile artist” is a complete joke. https://t.co/nh9mxpycxo pic.twitter.com/wlmfin2sld
– Steveguest (@steveguest) May 5, 2025
Sharpton finds himself surrounded by some unusual companions, including Anna Sorokin—most known for her con artist past—who poses in a way that almost makes it look like she’s sporting an ankle monitor. It strangely complements her outfit.
Then there’s Ella Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, who’s been referred to as a “textile artist.” It feels a bit of a stretch—it’s kind of like calling Jeffrey Epstein a “New Yorker.” Emhoff’s questionable fashion seems to be her only real offense here.
Huma Abedin, once a key aide to Hillary Clinton and now engaged to Alexander Soros, made an appearance as well, alongside the ever-political Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. One has to admire Ocasio-Cortez for squeezing in time with the elite while on her “battle against oligarchy” tour.
But it raises the question: is it wealth and power that truly defines this elite class, or is it their glaring lack of taste? When compared to a portrait of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the current aesthetics seem even more questionable, especially with figures like Emhoff and Abedin in the mix.
I don’t understand how everyone agreed to include a photo in that New Yorker without realizing it looks like a cartoon pic.twitter.com/ppzwmyw97t
– Enguerrand vii de coucy (@ingelramdecoucy) May 5, 2025
If you’re questioning why these individuals were okay with these images being published, it speaks volumes about their apparent lack of self-awareness. They seem almost invulnerable to their own absurdity.
Manhattan, while an island, maintains thin connections to broader America—like a bridge. They have access to the internet, so why do these New Yorkers appear to be drifting toward something entirely different? It’s curious how varying regional habits can diverge so dramatically.
