TOKYO Japan, 13th December, 2016: kitson co (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku Tokyo; Fusahiko Yoshino, President, the operation will be handle by Crown Creative), has acquired global trademark rights including Japan of “kitson”, the upmarket boutique store founded in Los Angeles, from Winter Harbor LLC in USA. kitson co has appointed ALPHA ESSE (former kitson Japan) as master licensee for the Territory of Japan, ALPHA ESSE has been represented the kitson brand in Japan since March 2009 for the operation of shops and brand licensing. “kitson” was a boutique store first opened on Robertson Boulevard, Beverly Hills Los Angels in 2000. “kitson” become a booming business through the large number of its celebrity visitors. Many young celebrities and fashion models became a fans of“kitson”in Japan and now kitson is a recognized fashion icon. kitson aims to reach sales of 120 million US dollar on retail sales in the next three years through Bag and accessories items in Japan, and looks toward lunching in other territories.

About kitson co.ltd.

Representative: Fusahiko Yoshino, President

Location: 4F Bosch bldg. Akasaka, 2-13-1 Natata-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo

Operation: Brand control and management of “kitson”in Global

About ALPHA ESSE co.ltd.

Representative: Ryu Suzuki

Location: 502,2-7 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Operation: Brand development including licensing and retail of “kitson” in Japan

For further information:

Satoko Sakakibara, Kitson co

Tel: +81 3 3503 7788

Email: Sakakibara@kitson.co.jp