Amid the hundreds of catwalk shows comprising this year’s New York Fashion Week, there was one that stood out. Despite its relatively unimpressive location on the rooftop of a worn-down East Village apartment building, all eyes were fixed not on the models showcasing outfits by emerging U.S. designer Shao Yang, but on the 32-year-old woman hosting the event in her cramped, rented home. What made this sight truly captivating was the fact that she was sporting an electronic ankle tag.
Enter Anna Sorokin, the infamous Russian fraudster who was the inspiration behind last year’s popular Netflix series “Inventing Anna.” Despite being under house arrest and facing deportation, Sorokin has recently undergone an extraordinary transformation. Gone are the demure, monotonous outfits she wore in the courtroom during her 2019 trial for committing £245,000 worth of financial crimes and conning her way into New York’s art world. In their place are glamorous designer clothes, sultry makeup, and killer heels as Sorokin attempts to reinvent herself once again, much to the horror of those she defrauded.
Sorokin, who managed to pose as a wealthy German heiress with a multimillion-dollar trust fund to deceive others, is not lacking in her signature chutzpah. Her “Danger Zone” fashion show, held on the rooftop of her Lower East Side apartment last month, is just one example of her high-profile media events and business ventures. She continues to fight for the right to remain in the U.S., using her notoriety to attract attention and seize business opportunities.
Aside from her New York Fashion Week show, Sorokin has launched a podcast called “The Anna Delvey Show,” where she discusses unconventional perspectives on rule breakers. She has even collaborated with TikTok celebrity and rising country star Brooke Butler to produce the podcast’s title track “What the Hell.” Sorokin has also signed up for a reality TV show called “Delvey’s Dinner Club,” featuring intimate dinners with celebrities and influencers at her apartment. The unscripted series will explore her criminal past and her efforts to rehabilitate her image, with Sorokin aiming to persuade notable figures like Madonna and Elon Musk to dine at her table.
Sorokin has plans for a new documentary series that will pick up where “Inventing Anna” left off, as well as an art show featuring her own creations. Her collection, titled “House Arrest,” consists of 12 collages and drawings reflecting her experiences and confinement. While confined to her apartment, Sorokin has been keeping a “captivity” diary that she hopes to publish. She also hosted a unique birthday party called “Club House Arrest,” where guests were required to sign non-disclosure agreements and admired how chic her ankle monitor looked over her tights.
Prior to her fashion show venture, Sorokin partnered with renowned fashion PR expert Kelly Cutrone, forming the OutLaw Agency. Their rooftop runway show, despite the absence of an elevator in the building, was a resounding success with 31 models strutting up six flights of stairs. Even though Sorokin couldn’t attend castings due to her house arrest, she played a significant role in organizing the event and choreographing the show. Cutrone, who has worked with esteemed designers like Vivienne Westwood, believes Sorokin has a bright future ahead despite her past crimes, citing her intelligence and potential to build businesses worth millions.
Another believer in Sorokin’s potential is crisis PR specialist Juda Engelmayer, who previously represented her. According to Engelmayer, Sorokin remains a figure of curiosity with significant market value. He argues that she has served her time, expresses remorse, and deserves a second chance for personal growth and success. However, not everyone agrees. Sorokin’s victims maintain that she has not fully compensated for the harm she has caused.…
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