Kamala Harris is already making history. Haute history that is.
Back in August, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced he had chosen the California senator to be his running mate, making her the first Black woman, and the first Indian-American woman, to be a Vice Presidential candidate. She’s also only the second female Democrat who has been up for the job.
The former San Francisco district attorney has been recognized for her sharp debate skills, strong character and affable personality. And while most women in Washington aren’t exactly known for their fashion sense, Harris is already carving out her own signature style as she sets her sights on the White House.
Sure, she means business in her monochromatic power suits and signature statement pearls, but it’s the 56-year-old’s casual looks that often mix street-style elements like sneakers and skinny jeans with effortlessly cool jackets, that make her totally relatable.
Scroll through the gallery below to see some of Harris’ best looks leading up to the 2020 presidential election.
Harris spoke during an early voting mobilization event at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on October 19 wearing a dark teal blazer, black skinny jeans and Converse sneakers.
Alongside her running mate, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, Harris wore rag & bone’s signature “Lexington Blazer,” featuring the Waterbury button-front closure and a tailored slim fit at a campaign appearance in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8. She teamed the plaid piece with cropped trousers, pointed-toe pumps and black face mask.
On October 2, Harris wore a a similar look with a grey checkered blazer and her Chuck Taylor low-tops while speaking during a drive-in event at UNLV in Las Vegas.
After participating in a community roundtable discussing the impact of the coronavirus on Latino families on September 15, in Las Vegas, Harris was seen rockin’ a khaki green utility jacket teamed with a white tee, dark jeans and Timberland boots.
Harris spoke on the third day of the Democratic National Convention, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Delaware on August 19 wearing a deep purple power suit with a flattering wide-leg pant. She styled her big moment look with an Irene Neuwirth pearl gumball necklace and matching earrings.
Mad for plaid! On August 6, Harris perfectly pulled off a brown patterned jacket paired with a multi-strand pearl necklace and matching earrings while questioning acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf, who was appearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to explain the use of federal agents during protests in Portland, Oregon.
On July 27, the Oakland, California native attended the ceremony preceding the lying in state of U.S. Representative from Georgia John Lewis in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.. Paying her respects on the somber occasion, Harris wore a conservative black jacket, black pencil skirt, classic pointed-toe pumps and required face mask.
In early June, the biracial senator supported protesters at a peaceful Black Lives Matter march in Washington, D.C.. While out on the streets, she donned a monochromatic ensemble which included a black T-shirt, black skinny jeans, black face mask and black Converse “Chuck Taylor” sneakers.
In July 2019, the V.P. hopeful took the stage at a fundraising event in Brooklyn wearing a blush colored suit which included a double-breasted blazer and cropped pants. She teamed the tailored ensemble with a white tee and her favorite white Converse sneakers.
At San Francisco Pride in 2019, the city’s former District Attorney showed her support rockin’ an oversized denim jacket bedazzled with rainbow rhinestones by hometown brand Levi’s. She teamed the show stopping piece with black T-shirt—with matching bedazzled text—and white jeans.
Black and white and cool all over! On June 30, 2018, the stepmom-of-two attended the Families Belong Together – Freedom for Immigrants March at Los Angeles City Hall wearing a crisp white blazer styled with dark skinny jeans and casual cream-colored kicks.
At San Francisco Pride in 2018, the Howard University alum was all smiles while wearing an aqua blue blazer over a white tee featuring an artsy rendering of actress/screenwriter Lena Waithe’s memorable rainbow Met Gala look.
The Truths We Hold: An American Journey author proved she has killer taste in totes when she was spotted in Washington, D.C. in January 2018 carrying around a giant Goyard bag. The cool look also included a black blazer with a polka dot lining, black skinny pants, black leather loafers and vintage-inspired sunglasses.
Ready to bite! As part of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, Harris attended the hearing on Russian Disinformation Campaigns in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 2017 wearing a snakeskin print blouse underneath a sleek black blazer. She finished the look with her signature black pearls.
On January 25, 2014, then Attorney General of California attended the 22nd Annual Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, which honors African American achievers and those who support the African American experience. She went full on glam wearing an elegant black gown featuring a sweetheart neckline with a sparkly long-sleeve overlay.
