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A surprise fashion star was born at the inauguration of President Biden. It is Ella Mhope, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris. On the 28th (local time), he made a model contract with IMG, the world’s largest modeling agency. Ella Mhope is 21 years old this year and is a student at Parsons School of Design, famous for fashion. He is the daughter of Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Mhoff, and his ex-wife Kirsten Mhoff.
According to the New York Times, Ivan Bart, chairman of the IMG modeling agency, said in an interview, “Ela Mhoff feels uplifting and joyful.” “These days models are no longer just about size or gender. He knows how to communicate this moment.”
At the presidential inauguration ceremony, Mhope caught the attention of many by wearing a Miu Miu brand coat with a plaid on the shoulder and a Vacheba brand dress. In addition, even curly hair was attractive and quickly emerged as a new fashion icon.
After signing a model contract with IMG, Mhope said in an interview with The New York Times, “Now I think I have a greater opportunity for communication.”
“I am happy to be able to share so many things that I really care about and do good things. There are many people who need great help. If I can help with such a thing, I would like to participate, and I think this opportunity will be of great help.”
Ella Mhope said that when the family heard the news for the first time, she was a bit surprised and asked if she really wanted to model. But he added that everyone supported him after the family knew he was really interested in this.
“My family also found out that I was interested in modeling. And I was able to realize that the model industry was changing. Everyone in my family was pleased.”
The IMG modeling agency is home to some of the world’s best supermodels, including Gisele Bundchen, Jiji and Bella Hadid, and Stephanie Seymour.
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