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SuChin Pak: Daily Candy Chief Correspondent + Co-Founder, Hester Street Fair

Hester Street Goes Hollywood

ELAINE SAYS: The innovative, interesting and artful, SuChin Pak is a veteran journalist and MTV News Correspondent as well as the current Chief Correspondent for one of my long time go-to resources, Daily Candy. A bonafide and absolutely authentic cool-hunter, SuChin truly harnessed the indie spirit of NYC when she launched the HESTER STREET FAIR, with co-founders, Ron Castellano, Adam Zeller and Suhyun Pak. In case you're hearing about it for the first time, Hester Street Fair is an outdoor marketplace and shopping destination event on the Lower East Side, that showcases the team's favorite local craftsmen and artisans...a curation process into which they sink their hearts and souls. I confess to having been just a touch envious of our pals on the East Coast...but wait...hold on...on Saturday, June 2nd, Hester Street finally comes to Hollywood in what I consider to be an artisinal love letter to our very own, L.A. But one fair couldn't possibly cover all our talent, so The Bite Size Food and Craft Festival on the 2nd kicks-off a summer series of events continuing on July 7th with the Hollywood Night Market, Auguest 18th with the Indie Craft Market and wrapping up on August 25th with their Goodnight Hollywod Blvd. music festival. I don't know how she found the time but today, Suchin gives us a sneak peak at some of her favorite vendors.....you'll have to visit the fair to see the rest [but I'm pretty confident it will be worth it!!]!!

Favorite Designer: Jill Aiko Yee SHOP JILL AIKO YEEYou can make an appointment to see Jill in her studio or go online to nab one of her beautiful hand dipped, silk dresses, tops or skirts. Her latest line is so incredibly luxurious and beautiful, each piece hand made and thoughtfully produced can be worn on their own or layered and dressed down.
Statement Jewelry: Nikki Montoya SHOP NIKKI MONTOYAThere are some statements you really want to make. Nikki knows just how to do that with her jewelry…modern, sexy, incredibly unique and one of a kind. There’s something about the geometric shapes, bronzed and delicately placed that remind me of late summer nights.
The Perfect Pouch: Arc of LA SHOP ARC OF LALocal designer, musician and artist, Abigail Chapin hand makes these unique, leather totes, clutches and zippered pouches. Each piece is printed with original hand-carved wood blocks and sewn in her Los Angeles studio. They straddle that perfect line between sassy and sophisticated.
Best Jewelry For Under $50: Wink & Flip SHOP WINK & FLIPA small handful of our best New York vendors will be making the trek out to LA with us. Wink&Flip is at the top of that list. From pearl encrusted Peter Pan collar neckclaces to rhinestones and tuxedo bow rings, there’s nothing shy about what Natasha is packing in her luggage.
Brain Food: Sustainable Foodworks DISCOVER SUSTAINABLE FOODWORKSEmily Ho calls herself a wild food forager and that sounds like the most interesting job title ever. She’ll be at the market organizing a whole day of workshops and talks with other master food preservers on topics ranging from mushroom foraging, pickling, canning, fermenting and natural sodas. It’s the kind of schooling you actually want to be on time for.
Sweetest Bouquet: Silver Lake Farms DISCOVER SILVERLAKE FARMSPaper Magazine put founder of on top of this local grower, Tara Koller on the top of their “Culinary Cool Kids” list. You’ve never seen such beautifully grown bouquets of fresh, chemical free, flowers and plants to remind you of why you love sunny LA so much.
Almost Guilt Free Dessert: Babycakes NYC SHOP BABYCAKES NYCI know this isn’t a secret, but there’s a reason they live up to the hype. Vegan, all natural, baked on premise cupcakes, cookies, cakes and treats that everyone can enjoy. I’m just spreading the love.
Perfect Summer Treat: Ice Ice Shavie DISCOVER ICE ICE SHAVIEI spent many a summer in Hawaii and these guys have stepped it up a notch. The ice is so fluffy you almost have to keep your eye on it. All the syrups are made from fresh ingredients in season and the flavor combinations are not just for kids. Try the spicy Que Bueno (cucumber/cilantro/jalaeno/lim) or my favorite, the Afternoon Delight (Raspberry/Agave/Cinnamon/Lemon/Ginger/Blackberry), either way, you’ll probably get through the entire menu on a hot day like this .
Cool Kid Inventory: Standard Goods SHOP WEBSITE | LOCATION: Standard Goods 7161 Beverly Boulevard, Los AngelesStandard Goods is anything but. From art to vintage ceramic bowl to classic men’s shirts, this shop has a rotation of some of the best and most unique items for that hard to shop for friend in your life. It’s a nice place to get lost in because everything they have is special.
The Only Bag You'll Need: CloudCloud SHOP CLOUDCLOUDI met Claudia Zhao in New York a while back and when I bumped into her in LA, she was just starting this beautiful line of leather bags. Inspired by very simple geometric patterns, her totes, clutches and bags are made of the softest leathers and the best part, there’s not crazy zig zag of logos or funky hardware, it’s just simple, sophisticated and timeless. You’ll also probably want to check out her accessories too. I’m just saying.