Emma Chamberlain: From Towed to Trendsetter
On a sunny Friday afternoon, Emma Chamberlain found herself outside a tow yard during a photo shoot in Beverly Hills. With her striking platinum mullet catching the light, she perched on the step of a tow truck and glanced at a line of battered sedans. “Honestly, this is my enemy,” she remarked, her expression a mix of nostalgia and amusement.
In her signature confessional style, Ms. Chamberlain recounted a pivotal moment from her past. At just 17, she had recently relocated from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, eager to pursue her burgeoning vlogging career. However, on a particularly fateful street-sweeping day in East Hollywood, she made a critical parking mistake that resulted in her car being towed. Overwhelmed with panic, she turned to her mother for help.
“I remember calling my mom immediately,” she shared with a laugh. “At that time, I had no idea how to handle it. Looking back now, I definitely would know what to do!”
Much has changed for Emma Chamberlain since that harrowing day. Now at 23, she boasts an impressive 12 million subscribers on YouTube and 15 million followers on Instagram—outpacing even notable figures like Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kelce brothers. She has seamlessly transitioned into the world of high fashion, attending glamorous events like the Met Gala and sitting front row at prestigious fashion weeks.
This past spring, when Charli XCX assembled a group of “it” girls for her latest music video, it was no surprise that Ms. Chamberlain was among them, seen adjusting her makeup in the rearview of a dilapidated S.U.V.
Emma has become a fashion darling, noted for her bold and unique style. She made waves while attending a Mugler show in March, where she was photographed alongside style icons like Lisa Rinna and Julia Fox. This summer, she donned a stunning Rick Owens outfit for a Vogue event in Paris, showcasing her status as a trendsetter. Not to mention, she turned heads at the 2024 Met Gala in a striking Jean Paul Gaultier ensemble, marking her fourth appearance at the illustrious event.
