Kiton

Q: What does Kiton make?

Kiton creates the world's finest handmade Neapolitan suits, CIPA 1960 ultra-luxury line, knitwear, shirts, outerwear, and accessories — each representing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship.

Q: What is Kiton famous for?

Kiton is renowned as the most expensive and prestigious tailoring house globally, requiring 25+ hours of handwork and using the world's rarest fabrics including Super 250s wool and vicuña.

Q: Where is Kiton made?

All Kiton garments are handmade in Naples, Italy, by 45+ master tailors using traditional Neapolitan techniques perfected by founder Ciro Paone since 1968.

Q: How long does it take to make a Kiton suit?

Each Kiton suit requires a minimum of 25 hours of skilled handwork by 45+ specialized tailors — the most labor-intensive production process in luxury menswear.

Q: What fabrics does Kiton use?

Kiton uses exclusively the finest fabrics — Super 180s to Super 250s wool from Loro Piana and Zegna, rare vicuña, cashmere, and qiviut personally inspected for quality.

Q: How to identify authentic Kiton?

Authentic Kiton features Made in Italy labels, hand-stitched buttonholes with 22 stitches/cm, floating canvas, exceptional fabric hand-feel, and unparalleled finishing. Purchase from authorized retailers like IsuiT.

Kiton — The Pinnacle of Neapolitan Tailoring Since 1968

Kiton is the world's most prestigious tailoring house, founded in 1968 by master tailor Ciro Paone in Naples. Renowned for handmade suits requiring 25+ hours of work, the finest fabrics from Super 180s to Super 250s wool, vicuña, and cashmere, and uncompromising Neapolitan craftsmanship representing the absolute pinnacle of menswear.

IsuiT is an authorized Kiton retailer offering the complete collection with worldwide shipping to USA, UK, Germany, France, UAE, and 50+ countries.

Founded

1968

Location

Naples, Italy

Founder

Ciro Paone

Hours/Suit

25+ Hours

The Ciro Paone Legacy

Founded by Ciro Paone — known as "The Tailor's Tailor" — Kiton set out to create the finest suits in the world without compromise. The name "Kiton" derives from the ancient Greek chiton, the elegant tunic worn by aristocrats. Today, Kiton remains family-owned and continues to uphold Paone's original vision: the best of the best plus one — always exceeding the highest standards of Neapolitan tailoring.

The Collection

Handmade Suits — each requiring 25+ hours and 45+ specialized tailors, featuring spalla camicia shoulders, hand-stitched lapels, and floating canvas construction
CIPA 1960 — Kiton's ultra-luxury line with even higher fabric quality and artisanal finishing
Knitwear — cashmere, vicuña, and qiviut sweaters of unmatched softness
Shirts — handmade dress shirts with mother-of-pearl buttons and seven-fold ties
Outerwear — sartorial coats and Kired technical luxury line
Accessories — leather goods, shoes, and small leather items

25 Hours of Handwork

Every Kiton suit requires a minimum of 25 hours of skilled handwork by 45+ master tailors — the most labor-intensive production in the industry. From hand-cut pattern pieces to hand-attached sleeves, hand-stitched buttonholes (22 stitches per centimeter), and hand-finished edges, no detail is overlooked. The result is a garment of incomparable fit, comfort, and longevity.

The World's Finest Fabrics

Kiton uses exclusively the finest fabrics available — Super 180s to Super 250s wool from Italian mills Loro Piana and Ermenegildo Zegna, rare vicuña from the Andes, cashmere from Mongolia, and qiviut from Arctic musk ox. Each fabric is personally inspected and selected for exceptional hand-feel, drape, and durability. Kiton maintains exclusive partnerships ensuring access to the rarest materials.

The Best of the Best Plus One

Kiton's philosophy — "il meglio del meglio più uno" (the best of the best plus one) — means never settling for industry standards but always surpassing them. This commitment manifests in fabric selection, construction techniques, finishing details, and uncompromising quality control. Every Kiton piece represents the absolute pinnacle of Italian luxury craftsmanship. Explore other Neapolitan brands including Cesare Attolini, Isaia, and Sartoria Partenopea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kiton make?

Kiton creates the world's finest handmade Neapolitan suits, CIPA 1960 ultra-luxury line, knitwear, shirts, outerwear, and accessories — each representing the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship.

What is Kiton famous for?

Kiton is renowned as the most expensive and prestigious tailoring house globally, requiring 25+ hours of handwork and using the world's rarest fabrics including Super 250s wool and vicuña.

Where is Kiton made?

All Kiton garments are handmade in Naples, Italy, by 45+ master tailors using traditional Neapolitan techniques perfected by founder Ciro Paone since 1968.

How long does it take to make a Kiton suit?

Each Kiton suit requires a minimum of 25 hours of skilled handwork by 45+ specialized tailors — the most labor-intensive production process in luxury menswear.

What fabrics does Kiton use?

Kiton uses exclusively the finest fabrics — Super 180s to Super 250s wool from Loro Piana and Zegna, rare vicuña, cashmere, and qiviut personally inspected for quality.

How to identify authentic Kiton?

Authentic Kiton features "Made in Italy" labels, hand-stitched buttonholes with 22 stitches/cm, floating canvas, exceptional fabric hand-feel, and unparalleled finishing. Purchase from authorized retailers like IsuiT.

Where can I buy Kiton online?

IsuiT is an authorized Kiton retailer offering the complete collection with free worldwide shipping to USA, UK, Germany, France, UAE, and 50+ countries.

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