The TikTok-famous designer behind Ella Emhoff’s DNC dress said it was a modern take on a tea party look

Outside the DNC, Emhoff’s presence in the fashion community has been growing in recent years.

She signed with IMG Models Worldwide in January 2021 after turning heads at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in a Miu Miu coat. She has since walked on runways for brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Prabal Gurung, and she’s a frequent guest at Fashion Week events.

Emhoff has also been a vocal supporter and defender of her stepmother since her campaign began. Emhoff’s father, Doug Emhoff, married Harris in 2014, so Harris has been in her life since she was a teen.

“Like a lot of young people, I didn’t always understand what I was feeling, but no matter what, Kamala was there for me,” she said of Harris’ impact on her teen years during her speech on Thursday night. “She was patient, caring, and always took me seriously. She’s never stopped listening to me and she’s not going to stop listening to all of us.”

With her one-of-a-kind look for the convention, Emhoff is likely to sport more fashion-forward looks throughout Harris’ campaign.