Kiki Astor
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| Years active | 2023-present |
| Followers | 95,000 |
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| Followers | 135,800 |
| Last updated: April 1, 2026 | |
| Website | Official site |
"Kiki Astor" is the pseudonym of a French-American author, podcaster, and online personality. The woman behind the character of Kiki is currently unknown. The character of Kiki Astor professes to be "Nouveau Pauvre", an etiquette coach, and old money expert.
Kiki Astor has been described as an expert on “old money” aesthetics, with commentary featured in The New York Times and the Financial Times.[1]
Career
Kiki Astor began posting to TikTok on September 1, 2022. She quickly grew to popularity with her videos demystifying "old-money."[2]
Her rise in the public sphere, along with the publication of her first book Stick and Ball led to her being quoted in publications like The Independent.[3]
Diversifying from TikTok, on January 11, 2024, Kiki Astor launched the podcast Awkward Etiquette: Old Money & New Manners.[4]
On August 31, 2025, Astor released a satirical dance song in the vein of "Looking for a Man in Finance". The song, "Basic Euro Hampton Summer" had its lyrics written by Astor, with its music composed by Marina Anahita. Anahita served as the producer of the track.[5]
She was mentioned in a 2026 article by The New York Times detailing the online phenomena of "old money" influencers.[6] Kiki Astor was quoted in the Financial Times commenting on contemporary luxury trends, stating that “wrist stacks” reflect “performative wealth and a lack of originality,” adding, “That's not wealth. That's inventory.”[7]
Bibliography
- Stick and Ball. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. January 6, 2023. ISBN 979-8987605899.
- Villa for Rent on St Barts. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. September 19, 2023. ISBN 979-8987605851.
- Pink Palazzo. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. March 19, 2024. ISBN 979-8987605882.
- Low Season in St Tropez. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. December 1, 2023. ISBN 979-8987605868.
- Art, Love, and Other Miracles. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. November 25, 2024. ISBN 979-8992051216.
- Service Entrance. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. July 31, 2025. ISBN 979-8992051223.
- Scarlet Fever. San Francisco, California: Spalmorum. November 26, 2025. ISBN 979-8992051247.
See also
References
- ↑ "Rich? Or Just Acting Like It? Inside the 'Old Money' Aesthetic". The New York Times. March 30, 2026.
- ↑ Tashjian, Rachel (February 6, 2023). "The Dark and Twisted Return of Preppy Clothes". Harper's Bazaar.
- ↑ "The Real Housewives of Montecito: Meghan's Relaunch as Homemaker". The Independent. London, Greater London, England. April 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Awkward Etiquette With Kiki Astor". PodStatus. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Basic Euro Hampton Summer". Spotify. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Trebay, Guy (March 30, 2026). "Can You Fake Being Rich?". The New York Times. New York, NY.
- ↑ Garrahan, Rachel (April 8, 2026). "The death of the branded jewellery wrist stack". Financial Times. Retrieved April 9, 2026.