Ella Emhoff Is Rewriting the Political Fashion Playbook—See Her 8 Best Looks

Ella Emhoff is best known as the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris. But beyond her family’s political role, the 20-something is carving out a name for herself in the fashion industry. She made headlines in early 2021 with her Inauguration Day look, a plaid Miu Miu coat and wine-red Batsheva dress. Shortly after, she took her budding modeling career to new heights, signing with IMG Models. That spring, she graduated from the Parsons School of Design, where she studied fine arts, apparel, and textiles. She’s since launched a knitwear line, debuted a presentation at New York Fashion Week, and launched a knitting club.

These days, Emhoff can also be found front row at fashion shows, if not walking the runway, as she did at Coach’s spring/summer 2025 presentation during New York Fashion Week. At industry events, Emhoff’s style skews far more fashion girl than political royalty. She skips the shift dresses and skirt suits in favor of funky silhouettes and androgynous accessories. It’s a refreshing change of pace and a fitting one for someone dubbed “the first daughter of Bushwick.”

Ahead, find her eight best looks.

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At the 2024 Democratic National Convention

For her DNC dress, Emhoff tapped designer Joe Ando, who got his start on TikTok. It featured an off-the-shoulder top, a structured blue bodice, and a white tulle skirt. As a designer herself, it was fitting that Emhoff chose to elevate an emerging designer rather than tapping an established brand.

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The 2020 Presidential Inaugeration in Miu Miu

For her first official appearance as second daughter, Emhoff wore a plaid Miu Miu coat over a Batsheva dress. The strong shoulders and oversized collar established her as someone who isn’t afraid to be playful with fashion.

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The 2021 Met Gala in Adidas by Stella McCartney

For the 2021 Met Gala, which celebrated American fashion, Emhoff wore a Stella McCartney bodysuit made of diamonds and mesh with matching trousers and sneakers. Describing her look to the New York Times, Emhoff said: “I’m someone who’s really passionate about comfort…Even though this is the Met, everyone is allowed to still feel comfortable in their own skin, their own style.”

Emhoff also mentioned wanting to work with a designer who aligned with her vision “creatively and morally.” McCartney was fitting given her commitment to sustainable and cruelty-free production practices.

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At a 2021 Stella McCartney Show

Later that year, Emhoff supported the British designer at her Paris Fashion Week show, playing with proportion yet again in a pair of flared trousers and an oversized blazer.

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At a 2024 Tory Burch Show in Tory Buch

Emhoff was a regular figure at September Fashion Week. For the Tory Burch show, she wore a blue floral dress from the collection alongside red pumps and an electric blue bag.

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At a 2024 Proenza Schouler Show

Emhoff’s love for an oversized menswear-inspired look was on full display outside a 2024 Proenza Schouler show. A sleek pair of loafers complimented the cuffed trousers, black blazer, grey sweater, and collared shirt.

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At a 2024 Met Gala After Party

Emhoff proved bubble skirts are back at a Met Gala after-party. She let the dramatic silhouette speak for itself by keeping the rest of the look monochrome, with sheer stockings, black boots, and a black top.

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At the 2022 CDFA Fashion Awards

Emhoff attended the 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards in a slinky black number. She accessorized with a silver belt, knee-high boots, and her favorite cookie purse, which she also brought to the DNC.