Photo Courtesy of Megan Tildmore.Â
Personal Style:
Classic chic. I wish I lived in the ’50s because I would be wearing a hat all the time.
Style Philosophy:
What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, so I buy things that make me happy.
Origins of Ella Grace:
When [my family] moved to the Main Line, I started entering pieces in the hat contest at the Devon Horse Show, and I kept winning. From there, I started taking classes and hosting pop-up shops. The rest is history.
Design Inspiration:
I really look up to the style of Isabella Blow, who was a mentor and muse to Philip Treacy and Alexander McQueen.
Advice For Budding Female Entrepreneurs:
Pay it forward. There are so many people who’ve helped me get here, and I try to do the same for them.
Style Icons
Tracee Ellis Ross, Tom Ford, Gloria Guinness, Amal Clooney and Anna Wintour.
Favorite Items in Her Closet
A dress and coat from one of Oscar de la Renta’s final collections, and a raw silk Monique Lhuillier gown that I haven’t even had a chance to wear yet.
Every Woman Should Have
One outfit that makes her feel amazing.
Date-Night Look
A classic cut suit or dress with a fabulous pair of shoes.
Favorite Local Shops
Posh Collections in Malvern, Eaves in Wayne, Skirt in Bryn Mawr, and Trove General Store in Paoli.