July 17, 2008 | 6:00 am

Kitson Drops Lauren Conrad’s Clothing Line

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Lauren Conrad may be expanding her eponymous design line — recently previewing Holiday, Fall/Winter and Resort collections as well as discussing a possible shoe line — but not everyone is buying it. Kitson owner Fraser Ross has dropped Conrad’s line from his well-known Robertston Boulevard boutique, citing flagging sales coupled with a lack of support on Conrad’s side. Ross tells PEOPLE, “Celebrity clothing lines are a tough sell as it is, and you have to promote your line just as you would an album or a TV show.” And as Ross points out, it’s not that Kitson is inaccesible for Conrad. “Lauren has been on Robertson three times since her clothing line launched but she couldn’t pop by to say hello to the sales staff that sell her line to her fans.” Ross’s advice to Conrad on how to succeed in fashion reasonates to all of her fellow celeb designers. He explains, “You have got to make your clients and customers happy because you are competing against a lot of talented designers in the industry.” Tell us: Have you bought L.C.’s clothing line?

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Lisa July 17th, 2008

I have to agree with the majority of the people, how does Lauren get a clothing line, just because she has a tv show, (BTW, the show is definitely fake!) If she wasn’t “famous” she wouldn’t have a line. It will be interesting to see once the whole “Hills” craziness dies down, where Lauren will be. I bet you will find her clothes line at the local goodwill stores!

Andrea July 17th, 2008

Kitson is a bit spoiled, I think. They dropped another *celebrity* a few months back for the same reason. I think they want somebody to kiss their backsides so that they will promote the line. But, with that said, I do agree with you guys that LC’s line is overpriced and plain.

LA July 17th, 2008

No, her line is very boring and way to expensive for the boringness!! I’m glad Kitson dropped it!

Kelly July 17th, 2008

It’s ridiculous that this store owner would blast her. Regardless of how you feel about LC, it’s ridiculous to expect that she has time to stop by every store selling her line and chat with the sales staff. Besides, she is new to the business and it might have been helpful for Mr. Ross to let her know that this was expected of her as opposed to telling the press after the fact.

Carol July 17th, 2008

Her clothing line is like her, plain and boring. I can’t believe people watch The Hills. yawn!

Beth July 17th, 2008

NO!!

keisha July 17th, 2008

Yep, I bought her Katherine Wrap and I love it.

aj July 17th, 2008

I have to admit the stuff is cute but not original. What’s killing it is it’s way too expensive!!

Naomi July 17th, 2008

“Regardless of how you feel about LC, it’s ridiculous to expect that she has time to stop by every store selling her line and chat with the sales staff. Besides, she is new to the business and it might have been helpful for Mr. Ross to let her know that this was expected of her as opposed to telling the press after the fact.”

Kelly,

if she really wanted this whole designer thing to work, she would have looked this up herself. You can’t just jump into something without knowing what you should do first. If she wants to be known as a “top designer” she should have already known what is expected of her. You can’t just expect everything to be handed to you just because you are famous. She wanted recognition for something that she doesn’t even have time for. Either way, famous or not, you’ll eventually reap what you sow.

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