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Kitson founder aims to retake Kitson name with Robertson Boulevard shop

Kitson Kitross officially launched this past week on Robertson Boulevard. The move serves the purpose of a comeback for founder Fraser Ross in order to re-brand. After closing earlier last year, Ross seems to be moving back into retail with the store location. After the original Kitson closed in January 2016, the celebrity-shopped brand was...

Retail

Kitson founder makes a comeback with concept shop in Los Angeles

After Kitson's closure in January 2016, it seemed like Fraser Ross, founder of Kitson, may have been taking a break from the fashion industry. However, in recent strides, Ross has made a comeback with a new concept Los Angeles General Store that is opening its third location. This store is located on Robertson Boulevard as a specialty store. The...

Business

Kitson founder sues former CEO

Los Angeles - It seems that Fraser Ross is still figuring out what caused the demise of his Kitson chain of boutiques. The company announced late last year that it would be shuttering all of its stores and closing down its business, but the aftermath of it all is still in process. Recently, Ross has filed a lawsuit against Chris Lee, former...

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Kitson's former owner sues law firm for demise of Kitson

Los Angeles - Fraser Ross, founder of Kitson, is stirring up quite a controversy with a new legal battle. The former founder has recently filed a lawsuit in Superior Court against his law firm dealing with financial issues that were said to blame for Kitson’s downfall. Ross filed the lawsuit late Friday night in Los Angeles, as reported by WWD....

Retail

Kitson founder returns with new brand Kitross

Los Angeles - After the downfall of Kitson, it’s a surprise that the former founder, Fraser Ross, would be returning to retail again anytime soon. However, he is set to return to Los Angeles with a new brand name: Kitross. The store will be located off of Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles. The space will encompass over 5,000 square feet and...

Retail

Kitson confirms that its stores will shutter by end of January

Los Angeles - Famed retailer Kitson announced last month that it was shuttering all of its locations with no official date. Recently, Gordon Brothers Group and Hilco Merchant Resources announced that all of Kitson’s locations will close by the end of January. The companies released a statement stating that “[store closing sales for] all 14...

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Multiple reasons contributed to Kitson's downfall

Los Angeles - Kitson recently announced that it would be closing down as a company. With the closure of the business, the retail chain’s stores would naturally follow suit. Recently, it was disclosed that the reason for the company’s downfall was due to many factors including high rent, financial issues, and fashion demand. Firstly, the company...

Retail

Kitson is shuttering all locations

Los Angeles-based boutique Kitson recently decided to shutter its existing locations. The celebrity-faved retailer currently operates over 18 locations in the U.S. The company’s chief restructuring officer James Wong disclosed to WWD that the company “is in discussions with potential buyers of the brand.” The company has already started to close...

Business

Kitson is sued by Vivienne Westwood's Rio Bravo Inc.

Los Angeles – Designer Vivienne Westwood is suing Los Angeles-based department chain Kitson. The upmarket department store, also known as A-List Inc., was sued due to a breach of contract by Rio Bravo Inc., the company that does business as Vivienne Westwood. The British designer, known for her eclectic perspective on high-end fashion, filed the...