Ella Emhoff's Modeling Debut Is Causing Quite A Stir

Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter Ella Emhoff has quickly become a celebrity in her own right. The Parson's School of Design textile student turned heads with her stylish Miu Miu coat on Inauguration Day in January 2021, and was then signed to prestigious agency IMG Models shortly thereafter. Now, just a few weeks later, in February 2021, Emhoff made her New York Fashion Week debut. Per Hollywood Life, Emhoff is slated to graduate from Parsons this year. When the politically-active California native is not designing knitwear or donating to charitable causes, she can be found walking the runway. The "First Daughter of Bushwick" was pleasantly surprised to receive a contract with IMG Models. She told The New York Times, "As someone who, like a lot of young girls out there, had self-confidence issues, it is intimidating and scary to go into this world that is hyper-focused on you and the body." Emhoff cited her hopes to be, quote, "part of that change" in the modeling world with her unique aesthetic. The designer-turned-model walked the runway for Proenza Schouler at New York Fashion Week on February 18th, 2021. Due to COVID-19, the fashion show was filmed two weeks prior at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York — a staple of the Hamptons elite and the eclectic art scene. The runway video debuted on the brand's Instagram page. Emhoff was also part of a panel discussion with Proenza Schouler design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez at Spring Studios. Co-designer McCollough in particular praised Emhoff as a model. Emhoff's own social media pages have exploded with new followers after her show-stopping Inauguration outfit. Per WWD, Emhoff's follower count skyrocketed a mere 24 hours following the news. Emhoff certainly knows how to connect with her fans on Instagram. The rising runway star released a five-piece, one-of-a-kind knitwear collection online just hours before her New York Fashion Week debut, according to Town & Country. Emhoff teased the drop on Instagram on January 15th, 2021, almost a month exactly prior to her NYFW runway show. She wrote, "Excited to finally share the tweety bag + the dress, available soon @ a mall near you." The post garnered more than 23,000 likes, including a nod from designer Vera Wang. On February 18th, 2021, Emhoff released the five items on Mall, an online shop for independent designers.. Nearly all of the products sold out within a half hour, as reported by The New York Times. Prices ranged from $160 for striped knit shorts to $320 for a matching dress. The Tweety bag Emhoff previously shared sold at $260, and two sets of pullover sweater vests were ticketed at $300 and $260, respectively. #Modeling #EllaEmhoff #KamalaHarris