Ella Emhoff lands modeling contract after inauguration ‘style icon’ moment
You might not know the name Ella Emhoff – yet – but you might recognize her stepmom Kamala Harris. The youngest daughter of Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff landed a contract with the famous IMG Models modeling agency after her inauguration outfit had the fashion world buzzing.
It was no accident that Emhoff had people turning heads on inauguration day. The Parsons School of Design senior has always embraced the avant-garde, embracing looks that other people might consider risky. She also has a blossoming knitwear business that has been booming since her big moment.
IMG took notice of Emhoff’s inauguration look and offered her a contract in short order, noting that she was a “style icon” with her Miu Miu coat and Batsheva dress.
The Miu Miu coat had the soft knit look that could have been seen at inaugurations fifty years ago. Indeed, it was a look that Jackie Kennedy could have worn in 1960. However, it was the accents across the shoulders and chest, along with the severe cut of the sleeves and shoulders, that gave the coat the bold and memorable look that had people talking.
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22-year old Emhoff, a resident of Bushwick, New York, has become quite the local celebrity. She was already quietly making a name for herself with her unique personal style.
When she was offered the modeling contract, there was concern from her famous parents that a modeling contract might not be the right move, but Emhoff was very interested in being part of the cultural shift in the fashion industry. “I think they’re pretty excited that I can be part of that,” she said in a recent interview.
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The best part of Emhoff’s new role is that she can continue to be the person she is. She became a style icon because of her bold choices, and it’s nice to see that she’s being celebrated for them.