Starting them young

I have sometimes wondered if good style, or the lack of it, is inherited. Do stylish parents naturally spawn fasyon kids? And are the offspring of the fashion-challenged cursed to a lifetime of being baduy? Whether it’s nature or nurture, the House of Laurel has the perfect solution to getting our nation’s children on the right path: Rajito Kid Couture.

At their recent fourth-year celebration, the House of Laurel was transformed into a kiddie playzone with donuts from Krispy Kreme, pretty pastel flowers from Island Rose, and special crafts and activities courtesy of teachers Missy and Malu from Inteliboost. This celebration coincided with the launch of their latest collection featuring candy stripes and earthy colors for the boys, and cool pastels mixed with ruffled black and white dresses for the girls.  

Famed fashion designer Rajo Laurel and his sister Venisse Laurel-Hermano started their kiddie line to address a real need in the market for quality children’s wear: “Our pieces celebrate the essence of being a kid — the prints, colors, and designs are fun and exciting. At the same time, we make sure that the fabrics and tags are not itchy on their skin. We want it to be a pleasure for both the kids and their parents to have Rajito,” says Venisse. Their cute and surprisingly reasonably-priced items (P1,150 to P2,650) look just like what they’re called — kid couture. No overly sexy sequined halters and run-of-the-mill statement tees. Your kids will look fashionable and adorable, and not like they were forced into styles that are meant for older boys and girls. Add to that the fact that only a few pieces are done for each design, so there will be no trouble spotting your children in a kiddie party crowd. Rajito Kid Couture will get your kids started on the right fashion path.

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Rajito is available at House of Laurel, 6013 Villena cor. Manalac Sts., Poblacion, Makati.