Since Emma Chamberlain stepped on the scene as an emerging social media star in 2018, she has become the template for emerging, relatable and self-deprecating sensations.
The certified ‘it’ girl immediately captured our attention with her eclectic-casual wardrobe and effortless Southern Californian style. At the peak of her YouTube fandom, Chamberlain became the poster child for the 2019 subculture ‘VSCO girl’. Named after the aesthetic photo editing app, Emma’s effortless beach attire, rejection of heavy glam and bubblegum-coloured glasses outlook cemented herself as a mainstay in the cultural zeitgeist.
However, she’s now shifted away from her vlogging days (though in 2024, she does dip her toe back in occasionally) and has been building an empire as a coffee entrepreneur and bonafide fixture on the fashion week circuit. Emma’s style evolution is a reflection of her growth.
Emma’s entrance into the highly coveted and exclusive celebrity style set was exemplified by her Louis Vuitton gown at the 2021 Met Gala (and every Met Gala red carpet since). Her subsequent ambassadorships for the luxury French Maison and jeweller Cartier have proven that Emma isn’t just a social media star, she’s a supernova with a bright future. She now sits front row at every Miu Miu show, is repping Ralph Lauren at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and is showcasing a sense of style that is edgier than ever.
From her Copen-core inspired Levi’s x Ganni ensembles from Copenhagen Fashion Week to her many Met Gala looks, below we round up Emma Chamberlain’s best fashion moments of all time.
July 2024
Emma wore head-to-toe Ralph Lauren to the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris.
July 2024
If Blair Waldorf wore sport-luxe, we’re pretty sure this is exactly what it would look like.
June 2024
Emma showed up to Vogue World in an all-leather look, embracing 2024’s biggest colour trend — red.
May 2024
In 2024, Emma is embracing her edgier side. That’s never been truer than with this Maison Margiela gown, worn on the 2024 Met Gala red carpet.
March 2024
Wet hair and a stick-on eyebrow piercing complete this grungy look at Alexander McQueen.
March 2024
Emma sidestepped the business-core trend, with an open button-down, corsetted skirt and briefcase.
February 2024
Here, she proved something that we already knew: jeans and a nice top is a foolproof outfit formula.
November 2023
Emma took this edgy outfit straight from the Acne Studios spring/summer 2024 runway.
June 2023
A red and black, slightly preppy, outfit will always remind us of Emma Chamberlain and we’re particularly fond of this collared sweater.
March 2023
Believe it or not, the sheer skirting in this look is actually trousers. Regardless, they are the perfect layering piece underneath this slightly sheer skirt.
May 2023
Emma went full Blair Waldorf this time, in a suck egg blue Miu Miu gown (and matching headband, of course) at the 2023 Met Gala.
July 2023
Emma brings her signature pop of red to Paris Fashion Week, courtesy of Thom Browne.
July 2023
The mix of pastel with stark black accessories is perfection.
October 2023
Emma’s preppy style makes her the perfect Miu Miu girl.
November 2023
It’s rare to see Emma rocking a mini cocktail dress, but we just love the tonal chocolate brown shoes with this sparkling dress.
June 2022
Knee-high boots and a crisp button-down appear to be one of Emma’s signature looks.
February 2022
Emma hosted her second Met Gala red carpet in 2022 in a head-to-toe Louis Vuitton look.
August 2022
The Levi’s x Ganni collaboration must have been created with Emma in mind (and we think about this outfit at Copenhagen Fashion Week far too often).
February 2022
Emma’s platinum hair was iconic, and pairing it with this slinky white gown is so, so striking.
April 2022
This leather Louis Vuitton waistcoat has been on our wishlist since she wore it to Paris Fashion Week in 2022. (We’ll keep dreaming.)
March 2022
This outfit is made by the straps on the skirt and top that converge around the midsection to look like a cohesive set.
April 2022
Chunky boots are optional at Coachella, but this utility belt, tinted sunglasses and mini playsuit were mandatory.
June 2022
The pastel yellow Louis Vuitton Vernis monogrammed bags had us in an absolute chokehold in the noughties, and the same is still true today.
September 2021
A cropped top like this halter with pleated trousers and chunky, lug-sole loafers was a go-to outfit for Emma in 2021.
May 2021
We remember the moment we saw this look and thought that Emma Chamberlain had truly cemented her place among the world’s fashion elite. It was also her first time hosting the Met Gala red carpet.
May 2021
We love the way Louis Vuitton always dresses Emma in a way that feels like it could have been plucked straight from her wardrobe. This Canadian tuxedo is the perfect example of that.
In 2021, Emma was rarely seen without her Sony Handycam strapped to her hand (or a cute cropped top and chunky loafer on her person).
August 2021
Emma Chamberlain was living the Brat aesthetic before we even knew what it was.
March 2020
This mixed-finish leather jacket from Louis Vuitton is so fun (especially the patent sleeves).
August 2020
We wouldn’t have guessed that a rubber chicken handbag could be chic, but we kind of love it.
October 2019
Emma Chamberlain arrived in the fashion world properly at Paris Fashion Week in 2019.
