HINGHAM, Mass. - November 5, 2007 - Talbots Kids today announced the top 10 finalists in its Design-a-Tee contest benefiting The Humane Society of the United States. Starting today through November 28, the public can vote for their favorite design in any Talbots Kids store or by printing out a ballot at talbots.com.

The 10 finalists were chosen from over 5,000 animal-themed designs submitted by children ranging in age from 4 to 12. Their designs will be displayed for voting in each Talbots Kids store until the end of November.

The 10 finalists of the Talbots Kids Design-A-Tee contest are:

• Littleton, MA - Ethan Oliver, age 8, for his monkey design
• Richmond, VA - Austin Smithers, age 11, for his frog design
• Aurora, IL - Hailey Madej, age 9, for her panda design
• Skokie, IL - Aliza Miller, age 11, for her chill penguin design
• Carrollton, IL - Rachel Williams, age 10, for her monkey with a branch design
• Nashville, TN - Lucy Scherrer, age 9, for her puppy design
• Farmington, MI - Katherine Gordon, age 8 for her dog & cat design
• Raleigh, NC - Isabelle Blank, age 10, for her elephants & giraffe design
• Norwalk, CT - Mathew Colonna, age 8, for his crab design
• Darien, CT - Nina Rodriguez, age 7, for his gecko design

The winning animal tee design will be announced in early December 2007 and will be produced on a classic tee supporting a classic cause – the protection of animals. The limited-edition tee will be sold in all Talbots Kids stores starting in March 2008. This tee will retail for $20 and Talbots Kids will donate 10% of each sale to The Humane Society of the United States to benefit its veterinary care program for pets of poor families.

The winner will receive a $1,000 Talbots Kids shopping spree, along with an ultimate sketching and drawing gift set. The nine finalists will each receive a $250 Talbots Kids shopping spree and a sketching and drawing gift set.

About The Humane Society of the United States

The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty – on the web at humanesociety.org.

About Talbots Kids

Talbots Kids offers classic, well-made clothing for boys, girls, infants and toddlers. Marked by child-friendly colors, feel good-easy care fabrics and distinctive styling details, the private-label assortment includes clothes for class, play and dressier occasions. Girls’ fashions are available in sizes 2-8 (little) and 7-20, including a selection of styles in slim sizes 2-14. Boys' apparel is available in sizes 2-7X (little) and 8-20, also with a selection of styles in slim sizes 2-14. In addition, Talbots Kids offers soft, high quality clothing for babies in sizes ranging from newborn to 24 months. Talbots Kids merchandise is sold in 66 Talbots Kids stores nationwide and nationally through catalog (1-800-543-7123) and online at www.talbots.com. Based in Hingham, Mass., Talbots Kids is part of the Talbots, Inc. family (www.thetalbotsinc.com).

Contact:

Phil Tracey

Manager of Public Relations

781-741-7114 philip.tracey@talbots.com