
The Best Mama-Kiddie Street Style At L.A.’s Echo Park Craft Fair
Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano
Photography by Photographed by Nicki Sebastian
No doubt about it, one of the coolest scenes out there is that surrounding the Echo Park Craft Fair in Los Angeles. The brainchild of two “Mother” mothers—Rachel Craven and Beatrice Valenzuela—the 2-day event attracts over 120 makers showcasing their goods and thousands of guests looking to check out the latest in West Coast (and beyond) talent. At this year’s holiday fair, we were there to check out the happenings and hunt down some of the best mommy-and-me style to bring to you right here. In addition to giving us the lowdown on their clothes, we asked these mothers to sound off on 2017 and what the year ahead has in store for them. Enjoy!
- Kate wears head-to-toe Laveer and APL sneakers. Dylan wears an Ultra Violet unicorn hat and booties.
- On 2017... "We're heading into our second year in Los Angeles and it's finally starting to feel like home. I'm vowing to connect with like-minded mamas and entrepreneurs."
- Kat wears a vintage sweater, American Apparel pants, Mizuno shoes, and a sunstone and turquoise bracelet from the Native Spirit Lodge in Topanga. Mato wears a Patagonia fleece jacket, homemade Bob Dylan shirt, Gingersnaps Manila pants, and Vans.
- On 2017... "This mama bear plans to roar into the new year with more art, wellness, and above all, love. Bring it on, 2017!"
- Hannah wears a Jenni Kayne t-shirt, Citizens of Humanity overalls, Zara jacket, Hermes sandals, and Clare V bag.
- On 2017... "2017 means baby time! I'm counting down the days 'til we get to meet this little guy."
- April wears a Dôen jumpsuit, Ten Thousand Things and Ninh Wysocan jewelry, Ergobaby carrier, and Reality Studio shoes. Mehana wears hand-me-downs, Zara, and ARC of LA.
- On 2017... "The events of this year have warranted so many emotions, including hearty doses of fear and anger. One of my most important practices has been to allow myself to fully feel these emotions and honor them. Deeply taking care of myself and my loved ones through food, friendship, and presence is another fundamentally important practice. Strengthening this baseline is the best way I know to meet future challenges and uncertainties with power, vision, and empathy."
- Erica wears Black Crane overalls, Zara coat, Beatrice Valenzuela shoes, and Ariel Gordon and Maya Brenner necklaces.
- On 2017... "I can't wait to say goodbye to what's been a super hard year for us all. For me 2017 is all about connection, community, and giving back whenever I can. Beyond that, I'm focused on opening up my new business, LOOM, in spring. It's a pregnancy and parenting wellness hub offering coaching, classes, and community for growing families. And I'm putting the final touches on my first book: Nurture: The Modern Guide To Pregnancy, Birth and Early Motherhood."
- Elaina wears vintage Levi's, and a Zara sweater and shoes. The girls wear Zara tops and Nico Nico pants.
- On 2017... "My New Year's resolution is to make time for myself each day to meditate, so I can be present with my daughters and my fiancé James." You can find Elaina on the internet here and here.
- Jo wears a KKIBO hand-knit beret, top, and pants, vintage serape, Beatrice Valenzuela booties, Clare V fanny pack, and a Mexican grass hat from Edible Gardens. Margaux wears a vintage dress from the '70s that was Jo's as a child, and Ugg boots.
- On 2017... "After 14 years in Los Angeles, 2017 begins a new chapter for my husband—author and teacher Guillaume Wolf—Margaux and me. We just bought a cabin in the mountains, and we are moving our studio and our lives into the woods of Lake Arrowhead. I am looking forward to starting fresh, being immersed in nature, and how this will affect how we move in the world."
- Rachel wears Rachel Craven and ACB Annie Costello earrings. Beatrice wears a Beatrice Valenzuela jumpsuit and earrings.
- On 2017... "I hope that this coming year my life is filled with strength and community so that I may rise up with my loved ones and start to build a more compassionate future." -Beatrice
- Leah wears a dress from Thailand via Daughter of the Sun, Frye boots, and an Urban Outfitters backpack. Her sling was made in Chicago by Scout Goods.
- On 2017... "Motherhood still gives me hope."
- Ashlee wears a Derek Lam dress, Chanel shoes, L’Agence jacket, Clyde hat, and custom bag by Anita Ko. Oscar wears Gap jeans, Splendid shirt and jacket, and Under Armour sneakers. Isaac wears Gap jeans, a Mini & Maximus sweatshirt, and New Balance sneakers.
- On 2017... "I want to involve my friends and family with more organizations close to my heart, such as Path (People Assisting the Homeless), No Kid Hungry, and Communities in Schools. I'm trying to stay hopeful going into 2017 and will be involving my family in more charity work locally."
- You can find Ashlee online here.
- Agnes wears a Me & Arrow top, Japanese worker pants, Ursa Major earrings, and Isabel Marant boots.
- On 2017... "2017 = 1 in numerology. New beginnings, stay tuned!" You can find Agnes online here and here.
- Margaret wears a Dôen Taos Dress and Dôen Gladiator Sandals. Katherine wears a Dôen shirt and shoes and vintage Levi's. Hilary wears a Dôen sweater and Levi's. Henry is wearing Nico Nico pants and a vintage tee and sweater.
- On 2017..."I'm praying that 2017 is better then 2016 all around. I'm hoping for health in my family and praying that Trump will backpeddle on more then one issue." -Hilary
- On 2017... "I am most immediately excited about our photoshoot in Hana, Maui, in January. Our team has become a little family and photoshoots are chaotic, but also always a fun adventure. Straight from our photoshoot we are heading to the Women’s March on Washington to stand united for women’s/human rights, and to gain hope and energy from connecting with our community. Currently we have five partners from our collective attending, including Margaret and myself." -Katherine
- Bunni wears an Isabel Marant dress and Chanel boots. Alchemy wears a Cacherel dress and Stella McCartney bunny shoes.
- On 2017... "My resolution is to learn how to access more compassion and patience to move through the world, heart first."
- Rachel wears a Bash jumpsuit, boots from France, and Celine shades. Mateus wears hand-me-down overalls, a Kate Quinn shirt, and Pediped sandals.
- On 2017... "Keep leaning in."
- Abigail wears an Ace & Jig top, vintage Levi's, and RM Williams boots. Elsbeth wears an ARC of LA outfit and shoes.
- On 2017... "2016 was a year of major highs (the birth of my daughter in January) and major lows (the obvious...) and I'm looking forward to more of the same in 2017. I'm trying to stay involved politically, not get burnt out on outrage too early, and keep informed, keep marching, keep reading, singing, shouting, and talking about what's going on and taking the actions I can."
- Sister-sister.
- You can find Danielle on Instagram here.
- Pia wears a Black Crane jumpsuit and handbag from Guanabana Handmade. Tuppence wears a waistcoat from Tinker Tinker.
- On 2017... "Moving into the future, now a mother of a daughter, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to spur forward to be the woman I want to be, in the hope she will be inspired to grow into the woman she wants to be."
- You can find Pia online here.
- Simone wears an Edible Gardens t-shirt, Mother denim, Giada Forte trench, and Celine shoes. Lillian wears a Bon Tom cardigan and Hansel from Basel socks.
- On 2017... "I'm looking forward to a 2017 filled with quality time and learning together with my family, to creating gifts that inspire, delight, and problem-solve for our customers, and building meaningful connections and contributions to the world around me."
- Danielle wears a vintage Pilgrim sweatshirt and Fjallraven backpack. River wears a Zara cardigan.
- On 2017... "Next year I plan to be extra careful to slow down and savor all the good moments with my family and friends. Taking more time to create and appreciate art, to travel, and be in nature. I won't hide from the ugliness, but keep looking for ways to understand it better, to gain empowerment from other women, and do my part to defend truth and all that is good."
- Hello, Babiators!
- Heather wears a Demylee sweater, Citizen of Humanity jeans, Gucci loafers, vintage gold hoops.
- You can find Heather here.
- Shahla wears a vintage dress, Delphine Delafon bag, and Ludevine locket. Matilda wears a Nopples top.
- Michelle wears a Penfield shirt, Uniqlo pants, and Clarks wallabees. Charlie Frank wears hand-me-downs.
- On 2017... "My New Year's resolution is to be kinder to myself."
- Kristina wears a Kristina Stonebreaker leather jacket and muscle tee, and Mother denim. Estelle wears a Zara jumpsuit, Copper Pearl bib, and Freshly Picked moccasins.
- On 2017... "I've always tried my best to live by the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
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