The repulsive rise of the ‘socialist socialites’
A recent cultural trend among affluent young leftists in New York and online has drawn criticism for romanticizing communism while engaging in behaviors like shoplifting and making light of violence against the wealthy. Figures such as Jia Tolentino, Hasan Piker, and Ella Devi have promoted ideas like 'microlooting' and Marxist theory on mainstream platforms, blending high fashion with radical political rhetoric. The article critiques this movement as hypocritical and morally inconsistent, given the privileged backgrounds of its proponents.
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The repulsive rise of the ‘socialist socialites’ NYC’s decadent, entitled leftists are now championing shoplifting and the murder of wealthy people. i Picture by: YouTube. dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Jenny Holland" }) Jenny Holland 30th April 2026 i Picture by: YouTube. Share Topics Politics USA Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. You guys, have you heard of this super-cool new fashion trend? It’s called communism! It’s like this really cool vibe. You get all your food and rent for free! You’re encouraged to steal from expensive supermarkets! You even get to hang out with the coolest rich kids and travel to places like Cuba (where they have the best hotels), and sail the Med to Palestine (perfect place to rock your keffiyeh).
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