Business & Tech

Echo Park Shoemaker's Talent Strolls All Over the Country

Many people have walked in the shoes of Beatrice Valenzuela--that's because of her talent for crafting leather footwear recently highlighed in Remodelista.

The Mexico City native has lived in Los Angeles with her husband for 11 years and both now reside with their daughter, Astrid, just down the street from her flagship store at 1547 Echo Park Ave. Although she's local, her brand sells in cities like San Francisco and New York.

“The way I approach my shoes is as wardrobe essentials, unchanging in style from season to season," she told Remodelista. "I’m the kind of person that once I find something I love, I always want it in my life; I think we all have that inclination toward objects and clothing."

Click here to read the full interview.


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