We sometimes forget that June brings around two very important celebrations: Father’s Day and Pride Month. While Father’s Day may have started in 1910 in Spokane, Washington, and Pride Month first originated 84 years later in 1994, the two holidays hold a similar cultural importance: recognizing and honoring some of the most important people in our lives.
For Father’s Day this year, OC founder Humberto Leon and his partner Patrick Wilson (our fave dads) are not only appreciating each other, but their toddlers, Emi and Mazzy. “Patrick and I have a shifted focus; there’s two other beings that we’re caring for on a daily basis,” says Humberto. “I think that with that comes the excitement of watching the girls become these amazing little beings.”
Humberto and Patrick’s favorite aspect of fatherhood is one and the same. “Seeing every step of them growing up and changing has been the most exciting and interesting process,” says Humberto. And it's only going to get better: “I can’t wait to hear their little voices all day just asking questions and talking my ear off," says Patrick. "It’s going to be so cute.”
The two girls are not only growing up, but also starting to closely resemble Humberto and Patrick. “I think you see both of us in them in so many ways. Particularly in the way they act and behave—just facial expressions,” says Humberto. “I see it in their smile,” says Patrick. “Lots of times they’ll laugh or smile and you can see that it’s totally Humberto’s smile or my smile.” One thing the pair is certain of? “I think they have Patrick’s hair,” Humberto says with a laugh.
Smiles and curls aside, the girls have also inherited their dads’ knack for creativity. “Emi has these big beads you can connect and she loves to make bracelets and necklaces,” says Patrick. “They both have little toy purses, but they’ll wear them in the crook of their arm. I don’t know where they learned that, but it’s so cute.”
Is the world of fashion in store for them? Says Humberto: "I'm open to whatever they want to do as long as they love it!"![]()
From left: Patrick wears the Kenzo Paisley Printed Shirt in white and Acne Studios Ace Cash Jeans 32" Leg in black. Humberto wears the OC Surplus Short-Sleeve T-Shirt in white and Patrik Ervell Selvedge Denim in black stonewash (items not linked available in stores). Photos by Matthew Kelly![]()
Mazzy wears the Opening Ceremony Mini Logo Tee in hot pink and Vans x Murakami Sneaker (coming soon). Patrick wears the Opening Ceremony Cabbage Jacquard Varsity Jacket in white multi, Eli Reed Checkered Sleeve Raglan in black/white, Acne Studios
For Father’s Day this year, OC founder Humberto Leon and his partner Patrick Wilson (our fave dads) are not only appreciating each other, but their toddlers, Emi and Mazzy. “Patrick and I have a shifted focus; there’s two other beings that we’re caring for on a daily basis,” says Humberto. “I think that with that comes the excitement of watching the girls become these amazing little beings.”
Humberto and Patrick’s favorite aspect of fatherhood is one and the same. “Seeing every step of them growing up and changing has been the most exciting and interesting process,” says Humberto. And it's only going to get better: “I can’t wait to hear their little voices all day just asking questions and talking my ear off," says Patrick. "It’s going to be so cute.”
The two girls are not only growing up, but also starting to closely resemble Humberto and Patrick. “I think you see both of us in them in so many ways. Particularly in the way they act and behave—just facial expressions,” says Humberto. “I see it in their smile,” says Patrick. “Lots of times they’ll laugh or smile and you can see that it’s totally Humberto’s smile or my smile.” One thing the pair is certain of? “I think they have Patrick’s hair,” Humberto says with a laugh.
Smiles and curls aside, the girls have also inherited their dads’ knack for creativity. “Emi has these big beads you can connect and she loves to make bracelets and necklaces,” says Patrick. “They both have little toy purses, but they’ll wear them in the crook of their arm. I don’t know where they learned that, but it’s so cute.”
Is the world of fashion in store for them? Says Humberto: "I'm open to whatever they want to do as long as they love it!"
From left: Patrick wears the Kenzo Paisley Printed Shirt in white and Acne Studios Ace Cash Jeans 32" Leg in black. Humberto wears the OC Surplus Short-Sleeve T-Shirt in white and Patrik Ervell Selvedge Denim in black stonewash (items not linked available in stores). Photos by Matthew Kelly
Mazzy wears the Opening Ceremony Mini Logo Tee in hot pink and Vans x Murakami Sneaker (coming soon). Patrick wears the Opening Ceremony Cabbage Jacquard Varsity Jacket in white multi, Eli Reed Checkered Sleeve Raglan in black/white, Acne Studios