And you surely sawVice President Kamala Harrismake a surprise appearance on Tuesday night.
The approach, it seems, is less about fashion diplomacy and more about simply looking good.
This leaves an opening: Enter second-lady hopefulGwen Walzand would-be first daughterElla Emhoff.
Ella Emhoff at the DNC on its final night.
But during the DNC, theres been a slight shift in her image, a subtle but impactful polish.
She paired the navy dress with shoes by Marion Parke, a Minnesota-based footwear designer.
Emhoff, on her end, is an anointed fashion darling and a fashion month front row fixture.
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota governor Tim Walz, and Gwen Walz greet supporters after a campaign event in Philadelphia earlier this month.
The dress has been much-discussed online as a standout fashion moment at the DNC.
Together, Ella Emhoff and Gwen Walz paint a comprehensive picture of American fashion today.
The opportunity here is for them to continue to do so as two befitting ambassadors for American fashion.
Minnesota governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen Walz (wearing Carolina Herrera), on the first day of the Democratic National Convention
Ella Emhoff in the Proenza Schouler fall 2021 look book
Ella Emhoff in the Collina Strada fall 2023 runway show
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz on the final day of the DNC.
Ella Emhoff (wearing Helmut Lang) on the first day of the Democratic convention
Ella Emhoff (far left), wearing Thom Browne, and Gwen Walz (far right), wearing Cristina Ottaviano, on night two of the convention
Ella and Cole Emhoff at the 2021 presidential inauguration
Ella Emhoff in the Proenza Schouler fall 2021 look book
Ella Emhoff in the Collina Strada fall 2023 runway show
