Fashion & Beauty

Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, won the inaugural fashion show

All eyes are on Ella. 

Vice President Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, stepped out on the Capitol balcony in an eye-catching look for the inauguration, fitting for the fashionista who is in her senior year at Parsons School of Design.

The 21-year-old Brooklynite — one commentator declared her “first daughter of Bushwick,” referring to the hipster neighborhood — paired a purple Batsheva brand dress with a dramatic Miu Miu tweed coat embellished with yellow crystal beading and a white lace collar.

Meena Harris, the VP’s niece, wore a similarly feminine frock in bright green paired with sparkly heeled boots in silver. 

Doug Emhoff (from left), Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhof at the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Doug Emhoff (from left), Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, Cole Emhoff and Ella Emhof at the inauguration of Joe Biden. Getty Images

Emhoff’s dress was designed by Upper West Sider Batsheva Hay, who is known for her prairie-style dresses with ruffled accents. Her plaid coat, which accented her waist and exaggerated her shoulders, was from last year’s Miu Miu runway collection. 

The Los Angeles native accessorized her edgy outfit with a black headband and a black mask as she stood by her older brother, Cole, 26. He made more traditional sartorial choices with his blue suit, tie and long wool coat.

Cole and Ella Emhoff.
Cole and Ella Emhoff arrived at the inauguration Wednesday in styles that complemented their personalities. Getty Images

On Tuesday, during an official visit to the Lincoln Memorial with the families-elect, Ella opted for a Thom Browne skirt suit with a long, chic double-breasted overcoat, a blue oxford and a striped tie. 

The Biden granddaughters, in contrast, opted for monochromatic looks in bright pink, white and camel, with matching gloves and masks.