Laura Angotti, the creator of Rowdy Sprout's cool rock n roll tees and dresses for babies and kids, is our February cool, crazy person! We just received Laura's spring Rowdy Sprout collection, and think it deserves a standing ovation! The genesis of Rowdy Sprout is a wonderful story to be told, as it illustrates the magic of rockin' and rollin' down the road we call life!
Laura was in NYC, with a burgeoning and super cool career doing museum installations when she was inspired by her friend, a childrens shop owner, to create rock baby and kids tees. Rowdy Spout was born in that instant, and Laura let it grow as a "side project" while getting a graduate degree in, and successfully obtaining a career in, Costume Design.
Now, what's a gal to do besides thank her lucky stars, when she has two full-time, successful businesses? Laura chose to put her attention and love into making vintage-inspired, fully licensed rock clothes and tees for babies and kids! Laura says that her tees are meant to " bring out the nostalgia of rockers past in parents and grandparents alike!" Laura is thrilled everyday that Moms, Dads and kids love her tees! She states, " I have 2 friends who kids refuse to leave the house with anything else on, " and how much she loves that, because, "You're never to young to show your own funky style!"
Now, just one more thing before we get to Laura's interview.... Laura has brought her heart and soul to her cool shirts, and everyone who wears 'em can feel the love! The one musician she longs to bring to Rowdy Sprout and meet is Bob Dylan, because he is "a poetic genius" whose music has seen her through the different stages of her life. So, we just thought we'd throw that out there into the universe, just in case Mr. Dylan would like an introduction.....but for now, here is yours! Please welcome Laura Angotti, and her answers to 6 Psycho Questions-
1. What is the coolest thing that has ever happened to you? "Working as assistant costume designer on Slipstream. A movie written, directed and starred in by Anthony Hopkins. I spent a couple months in the desert with him and crew and got to know him very well. At the end of the film he hand painted most of the crew individual paintings. I have it hanging in my house, very special!"
2. What is the craziest fashion statement you have ever made? "See above photo/ burning man / don't ask! P.S. I do not normally look like this but could not help myself!"
3. What is your favorite book? Boat notes! This is a book full of blank pages that my husband and I keep. We both work in film, he more than I. Sometimes I am working a day shoot and he a night shoot in which case we don't see each other all week. Often times one of us is out of town. We write each other notes back and forth in this book at times like this! Something I will always cherish!"
4. What toy can you not live without (keep it clean- this is for the
children!!!)? "My beachcruiser! Living by the beach in Southern California, my friends and I still have a full bike posse. We cruise around in a huge pack in the summer going to parties, the beach, bars! Sooooo much fun!"
5. If you could have a superpower, what would it be? "I can make the most mind boggling mess faster than any adult or child I know! A truly mystifying power! Honestly freakish!" (Any takers for naming this power? Post your Comment now! We'll start: "The Magical Mess!- ed.)
6. Who is the coolest parent you know (ties between your own Mom and Dad are
totally understandable!) "Have to say my Dad. Grew up in Indianapolis on old farm land. My dad had me so well rounded at such a young age! He had me on a tractor mowing th
e lawn, working at his business, playing football, driving cars, testing wine, going to sporting events, traveling European art museums, cooking Italian food and endless other things at a very young age. Though at the time I thought he was an overbearing and over challenging father!"Thank you ever so to Laura! A sampling of the
new Rowdy Sprout is on the right (so cute!), so click that box and start shopping for your lil one's rock n roll lifestyle!
