A closer look at the Kiton brand, and whether their jackets are worth the investment or not. https://gentl.mn/kiton-temp
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00:00 Kiton Jackets Review Introduction
01:09 History: Kiton Then & Now
Kiton was founded by Ciro Paone. Guided by Paone and members of his extended family, Kiton grew very quickly in the 1990s and the first decade of the 21st century. Ciro Paone died in 2021, but he led the company to great success under his personal motto, “Il meglio del meglio piel melio più uno,” which translates to, “The best of the best, plus one.”
In 2023, Kiton operates five clothing factories and 54 boutiques worldwide.
04:18 The Kiton Ethos
Kiton jackets, sport coats, and blazers often have bolder colors than the average ready-to-wear brand, or more unusual patterns. In line with other fashion houses, they've pushed a more youthful, slimmer, trendy look.
06:23 Kiton Jackets: Styling & Construction
The former Kiton USA President, Massimo Bizzocchi, would usually publicly take the jacket off, bunch it all together, then step on it, then take it apart and put it back on, to show that it didn't wrinkle–obviously, I had to try that, too!
09:51 Jacket Sizing & Fit
They use European sizing--frankly, though, their sizing has been all over the place; typically they run small, but sometimes you have the exact same size and jackets fit very differently.
11:10 Jacket Materials
Their materials are all soft and luxurious. That also means they're not super hard-wearing garments. Their lineup features vicuña, wool, Solaro, and cashmere.
13:24 Kiton's Tailoring School & Jacket Assembly
They started their School of Tailoring in 2001. I've tried on many Kiton jackets, and they always feel comfortable and non-restricting, which I appreciate. While many other brands try to tout their technological advances, Kiton is proud of their traditional methods.
16:13 Cutting-Apart Observations
I bought a secondhand jacket and cut it apart. For the price of $6,000-12,000, I would have expected for it to be all-handmade, but it's partially made by machine. Yes, it is a fully canvased jacket, which is a good product, but you can find many fully canvassed jackets from other companies, too.
19:56 So, Is It Worth It?
On the product side, you get a quality product that is well thought-through and well-designed, albeit partially made by machine. This doesn't decrease the quality, but it doesn't justify the price, at least in my opinion.
In terms of quality, I think Kiton jackets are some of the most comfortable ready-to-wear garments I've ever put on, and their fabrics are second-to-none. So, would I buy this at retail price? Absolutely not, I'd never do that–I'd go to a bespoke tailor or go to a made-to-measure company, and perfect my pattern in the right fabric.
That being said, if you can find Kiton jackets either on sale or on eBay, they're a great buy. As Ciro Paone said himself, “The greatest virtue of Neapolitans is the art of making do.”
23:21 Outfit Rundown