Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has become a notable figure in the fashion world, known for her unique and eclectic style. During the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week, she made a statement with a series of bold and fashionable choices. Here’s a rundown of the standout looks she wore: Though there have been many stylish standouts from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week — from former first lady Michelle Obama’s deconstructed suit by Monse, to Vice President Kamala Harris’s custom Chloé and first lady Jill Biden’s shimmering blue Ralph Lauren dress — it was the vice president’s stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, who seemed to have the most fun with her fashion choices.

That should come as no surprise to anyone who’s followed Emhoff since Harris took office. Emhoff, who is signed to IMG models and is an artist and fashion designer, has been a boon for high fashion and is poised to only become more influential if she becomes part of the official first family.

Over the past few nights, the 25-year-old has given clear examples of what we can expect from her if she steps into the role of “first daughter.” On Monday, she wore a sleeveless Helmut Lang scarf top and pleated pants, paired with the campaign’s possibly Chappell Roan-coded camo hunter camp. The next night, it was classic Thom Browne plaid suiting with her naturally curly hair slicked back, carrying a cookie bag from cult brand Puppets and Puppets. “If you saw me cry on tv NO YOU DIDN’T,” she wrote on Instagram that night, showing a clip of her tearing up over her father, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, taking the stage.

On Thursday, Ella Emhoff spoke at the convention, sharing a heartfelt story about how her “Momala” entered her life when she was just 14—a time she humorously noted as “famously easy for any teenager.” She went on to express her deep admiration for the vice president.

“Like many young people, I didn’t always grasp what I was going through, but regardless, Kamala was always there for me. She was patient, compassionate, and consistently treated me with respect. She’s never stopped listening to me, and she won’t stop listening to all of us.”

Ella stood on stage alongside Harris’s niece and goddaughter, underscoring one of the convention’s central messages: the significance of family.

For her speech, Ella Emhoff donned an off-the-shoulder, asymmetric gown in soft baby blue and white, featuring a drop waist and a delicately hand-ruched tulle skirt. The dress was undeniably youthful, offering a fresh take on feminine power dressing at a convention where such themes were plentiful. Emhoff completed the ensemble with Gen Z’s signature mix of tall white socks and black Mary Jane flats, while the bodice’s cut perfectly highlighted her patchwork tattoos.

The gown was designed by social media personality, actor, and designer Joe Ando, who had been teasing the dress online for days before the event and later shared a delighted reaction video. Ando revealed on Instagram that the dress took three days to create, and that Emhoff herself crocheted the floral detail on the shoulder strap.

This choice of attire sends a clear message: it’s time for designers to reimagine the traditional dress codes that have long defined female leaders, first ladies, and first daughters, and to usher in a new era of youthful, modern political power dressing.