Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Suits Up in Thom Browne at Democratic National Convention 2024

Renan Botelho

August 21, 2024 at 11:35 AM·3 min read

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Ella Emhoff is bringing luxury fashion to the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week. After appearing in a monochromatic Helmut Lang look on Monday, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris suited up in Thom Browne to watch her dad, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, speak during the second night of the event held in Chicago.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Ella Emhoff (C), daughter of second gentleman Doug Emhoff and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, cheers as her father speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images), thom browne outfit — Ella Emhoff (C), daughter of U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, cheers as her father speaks on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago.

Ella Emhoff’s suit featured a navy blazer with Thom Browne’s signature armbands, a checkered pattern throughout and padded shoulders. She completed her look with a white button down shirt and a navy tie.

Thom Browne is a popular choice among Democrat figures. Michelle Obama notably wore a Thom Browne coat and dress ensemble to President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013. Jill Biden wore a Thom Browne blazer during the 2020 presidential campaign and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has also been spotted wearing Thom Browne suits during his campaign and official duties.

Emhoff is the daughter of U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and film producer Kerstin Emhoff. Her parents divorced in 2008 and her father married Kamala Harris in 2014. She is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and founder of Soft Hands, a company dedicated to fashion, design and creative consulting. Emhoff also created a knit club to teach the art of knitting and often shares knit paintings on her Instagram account.

Emhoff first caught the fashion world’s attention in January 2021 after wearing Miu Miu at Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration. One month later, she signed with IMG Models Worldwide, the same agency that works with Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid. Since then, the stepdaughter of Kamala Harris has modeled for Balenciaga and Adidas by Stella McCartney, and walked the runway for Miu Miu and Proenza.

(L-R) Daughter of US Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Ella Emhoff, mother Barbara Emhoff, father Michael Emhoff, and Tim Walz's wife Gwen Walz watch as Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 20, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president at the DNC which runs from August 19-22 in Chicago. (Photo by Eva HAMBACH / AFP) (Photo by EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images). thom browne outfit — (L-R) Ella Emhoff, daughter of U.S. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, along with Barbara Emhoff, father Michael Emhoff and Tim Walz’s wife Gwen Walz on the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024.

Douglas Emhoff was introduced onstage by his son, Cole Emhoff. Both opted for black suits during the event. The Second Gentleman joined former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama as the main speakers of the night.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 20: Cole Emhoff introduces his father, second gentleman Doug Emhoff during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) — Cole Emhoff introduces his father, U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, during the second day of the Democratic National Convention.

Kamala Harris kicked off the Democratic National Convention on Monday. Approximately 5,000 delegates are expected to attend the four-day event, with guests including U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President Bill Clinton.