Ella Emhoff Wore a Custom Dress by TikToker Joe Ando to the Final Day of the DNC
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It was only a matter of time before Ella Emhoff, everyone's favorite Gen Z political style star (and stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris) made a fashionable appearance at the Democratic National Convention. Though she's been known to make waves in luxury looks like her tartan, crystal-covered Miu Miu coat and preppy Thom Browne ensemble at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, Emhoff switched things up for the final night of the DNC, wearing a lesser-known designer from her own generation.
For her speaking slot at the event, Emhoff wore a faded periwinkle dress by Joe Ando, a 28-year-old TikToker who has amassed more than 2.9 million followers on the platform by making dresses for his friends and other celebrities.
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While standing alongside the Vice President's goddaughter Helena Hudlin and niece Meena Harris, Emhoff wore an off-the-shoulder corseted top accented by a white ruffle detail at the center, which fell into a flowing pleated midi skirt. The look was embellished by a crocheted rose at the side of her sleeve — a detail made by the knitting enthusiast herself.
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Ando briefly documented the start-to-finish of the dress on his TikTok account, showing him selecting the specific fabrics with Emhoff and then watching his design grace the nationally televised stage.
The 25-year-old accessorized with her signature translucent eyeglasses, a single ring and an ultra-thin necklace, allowing the custom look to do all the talking. She completed the outfit with white scrunched socks and black Mary Jane flats.
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