Laughing Out Loud Kids Unveils Fall/Winter 09 Collection
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“I’ve been listening closely to my customers,” Cole says, noting her inspiration also came from her son’s recent pirate obsession and his “girlfriend’s” love of princesses—themes that can be seen in a swashbuckling boys’ pea coat and a bubble-sleeve jacket for girls.Laughing Out Loud Kids, which already promotes social responsibility by employing single mothers, plans to strengthen its commitment to the community by supporting children’s causes this fall.Laughing Out Loud Kids is a Boston-based children’s apparel label founded in 2008 by designer and mother Mila Cole, who creates comfortable, casual, fun clothing made to invite smiles.“The initial response I received was so great, I felt obligated to design a new collection that exceeded my spring line,” says designer Mila Cole, who is expanding beyond sizes 0 to 6 years in response to customer demand.“I’ve been listening closely to my customers,” Cole says, noting her inspiration also came from her son’s recent pirate obsession and his “girlfriend’s” love of princesses—themes that can be seen in a swashbuckling boys’ pea coat and a bubble-sleeve jacket for girls.Meanwhile, a new group of striped, snap-leg bodysuits for infants offers funky, unisex color combinations.Cole not only takes fashion cues from the colorful culture of her native Peru (think bright colors and bold patterns), she also looks to the South American country to source her fine Pima cottons, which give her collection ultra-soft comfort that kids love and quality that parents can trust.Laughing Out Loud Kids, which already promotes social responsibility by employing single mothers, plans to strengthen its commitment to the community by supporting children’s causes this fall.The new collection will be sold through Wendy’s Closet in LA, Debbie Miller Showroom in Atlanta and in select boutiques across the nation.Laughing Out Loud Kids is a Boston-based children’s apparel label founded in 2008 by designer and mother Mila Cole, who creates comfortable, casual, fun clothing made to invite smiles.