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“Celebrate the legacy of those who loved you.”
After her mother lost her battle to colon cancer in 2008, Kitt Shapiro knew she had to carry on her mother’s legacy. After all, her mother is one of the most fascinating women in pop culture—the elegant and alluring Eartha Kitt. Shapiro decided to create a lifestyle brand, titled Simply Eartha. This brand would be a direct homage to her mother.
Photo courtesy of Kitt Shapiro. Kitt Shapiro with her mother, Eartha Kitt.
Born in Los Angeles, Shapiro has lived abroad but considered the East Coast to be her home for over 40 years. Simply Eartha gives fans a look into Eartha’s personality and life. From merchandise and memorabilia, jewelry, and home accessories, her memory will always be with us. Shapiro also runs a lifestyle blog on her website. The blog allows her to share her inspirations and provides a place for guest contributors to write engaging editorials surrounding Eartha’s perspective and career. Whether there is an article about Eartha’s love for feline print or a humorous piece about how much the extravagant gifts she wants in the classic hit “Santa Baby” would cost in today’s dollars, every post is authentic and true to Eartha.
“I’m working on bringing the story of my mom’s incredible life to the screen in the near future.”
Now at a later stage in her life – her fantastic 50s – Shapiro continues to pursue her passions. She recently purchased her favorite local business in Westport, Connecticut called WEST, a curated fashion boutique. “It’s my belief that small local businesses need to be kept alive as they are part of the tapestry that weaves the community together,” she explains. “It’s my view that clothes are the skin we choose to show the world. Owning a fine clothing boutique helps empower women to express themselves and feel confident in their chosen skin.”
Shapiro would like to bring her mother’s story to the big screen. “I’m working on bringing the story of my mom’s incredible life to the screen in the near future and continuing to keep her legacy alive through social media,” Shapiro says. Growing up, Shapiro and her mother were inseparable.
Photo courtesy of Kitt Shapiro. Kitt Shapiro with her mother, Eartha Kitt.
As a teenager, there were times when Shapiro felt like her mother held her a little too close, but when she got older, she began to see that closeness as love, protection, and devotion. Shapiro carries her mother’s love for her in her heart. There will only be one Eartha Kitt and Shapiro is the best person to cherish and continue to tell her story to everyone, from generation to generation in every country and continent.
To learn more about Kitt Shapiro and Simply Eartha, visit simplyeartha.com and follow Simply Eartha on Facebook @simplyeartha, Instagram @simplyeartha.
