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Kayla Vachon is a multi media artist and designer who is known for her colorful, cozy crocheted sweaters worn by actors, musicians and media influencers. Her designs have been featured in commercials for mega brands (VANS) and her photography work includes ad campaigns (APPLE DOLL ) and portrait sessions for clients (Kyla of Pure Nowhere for BEATS) seeking clean, approachable shots that capture the magic of every person she photographs.
Kayla has worked with brands APOTHAFAIRY TEAS, based in Portland, Oregon & Apple Doll, based in Venice, California, She has also done set dressing for DISNEY, Vans, and various establishments in Los Angeles, creating enchanting vignettes and murals.
Kayla has modeled since she was a child and has appeared in campaigns/look books for KAREN MICHELLE, KAVIO APPAREL, Apple Doll, and La Miniatura by Los Angeles designer, JEFFREY SEBELIA, Kayla sang background vocals on a track for the ART OF ELYSIUM: A Benefit for The Art of Elysium, a 2010 album by various artists that supports the work of the AOE (produced by Mark Mothersbaugh). She and her clothes have been featured in music videos for artists, DEATH BY ROMY, KIRIKO APRIL, TRIPPIE REDD and most recently appeared on the 2025 GRAMMYS as part of CHARLI XCX's performance of Von Dutch and Guess. Scroll below to watch the performance!
At heart, Miss Vachon is a travel enthusiast who loves bouncing between L.A., NYC, and Portland, Oregon. She resides in Los Angeles with her family, including her two cats, River and Mars.
photo by Hannah Frey - pants by Marc Vachon
KAYLA was honored to be invited to be in the backstage scene for the intro of CHARLI XCX's performance at this year's GRAMMYS held at the CRYPTO ARENA in DTLA. Check out the video below to see her in action. Other performers included L.A. filmmaker/model, HANNAH FREY, It Girl JULIA FOX, the amazing GABRIETTE, and a host of other Los Angeles babes.
Kiriko is wearing a custom Rainbow sweater handmade by Kayla Vachon.
Vans X Ghetto Film School Presents: Guinevere Alcaraz : Kayla created the Rainbow Sweater, the Blue Shag Coat for Bell (lead).
Kayla appears in her own RAINBOW SWEATER (and PINK hair!)
Kayla appears in her first music video for Death by Romy.
Tavi is shown wearing the Butterfly Sweater
Fritzy is shown wearing the Devil Bonnet
A hand drawn rendering by KV. Pencil on paper. 2025
If you prefer to shop Kayla's DEPOP site, scroll below.
find the perfect sweater for yourself or someone you adore. all of Kayla's pieces are made to order unless noted as "in stock". click below to shop the collection., which now includes bonnets, beanies, tanks, jewelry and more.
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