It's no surprise that Phoebe Gates is a little older. On June 15, the 21-year-old daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates graduated from Stanford University with a degree in human biology, after only three years at the school. Still, the decision to fast-track her career had a sentimental meaning behind it: “I knew I had to make it happen if I could, because I wanted to see my mom give this year's commencement speech as a graduate.” , explain. NYLON. “I can't think of a better ending!”
There is another key reason, of course; Gates, along with close friend Sophia Kianni, have been working hard to get their new company, Phia, off the ground. The mysterious new project is currently being teased on Instagram as the “future of fashion.” Gates herself remains just as adamant: “Phia is still under wraps, but my co-founder Sophia and I are excited to launch it this year and we're going full steam ahead,” she says. “For now you can follow them on our Instagram and TikTok, where we give our BTS.”
Gates naturally took a break from work to celebrate his big day with a graduation party that brought together his closest friends and family. “Having a minute to relax,” she says of her favorite part of the day. “It's the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, and it was a privilege to be able to spend this time with our family and friends to celebrate.” Here, Gates takes us inside the celebration.
10:30 a.m
Ready for the diploma with Mandy, one of my best friends at Stanford, and co-host of the party we threw for friends later that night.
11:25 a.m
My Mom Delivering Stanford's 133rd Commencement Speech; graduating early to watch her deliver, it was a dream come true!
12:00 p.m
A graduate!! Having Izzy, my best friend from growing up, there for support made everything that much better.
13:00
My boyfriend, Arthur, gave me a lift after the ceremony.
16:00
Quick outfit change for the party Mandy and I threw to celebrate all our friends that night.
4:30 p.m
17:00
Speech #2 for Mom: She is an inspiration and I am so grateful for all her care and support!
5:15 p.m
Dad got the laughs…saved the dance moves. So grateful to have my parents by my side on this day.
6:00 p.m
School friends; It was so nice to have a minute to relax and celebrate.
18:26
With Arthur, it cleans up really well.
6:30 p.m
A final hug with mom, who today reminded us all that we can channel our generation's passion into real change. The next chapter begins now.
