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.

Kiton Suit Collections and Pricing

Kiton offers multiple collections, each representing the pinnacle of Italian tailoring:

At IsuiT: Authentic Kiton ready-to-wear suits from all collections — including the legendary K-50 line when available — at 30-50% off retail prices. This means Kiton suits are accessible at 3,750-25,000+ EUR depending on the line.

The Complete Kiton Collection

• Handmade Suits — each requiring 25-50 hours and 45+ specialized tailors, featuring spalla camicia shoulders, hand-stitched lapels, and floating canvas construction
• CIPA 1960 & K-50 Lines — Kiton's ultra-luxury collections with exceptional fabric quality and artisanal finishing
• Knitwear — cashmere, vicuna, 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, belts, and small leather items

25-50 Hours of Handwork Per Suit

Every Kiton suit requires between 25 hours (standard collection) to 50 hours (K-50 line) of skilled handwork by 45+ master tailors — the most labor-intensive production in the luxury menswear 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. Each master tailor creates only 2-3 suits per week, ensuring absolute perfection. The result is a garment of incomparable fit, comfort, and longevity.

Spalla Camicia Construction

The signature of Neapolitan tailoring is spalla camicia ("shirt shoulder" in Italian) — a soft, natural shoulder construction with minimal or no padding. Unlike structured British or Roman tailoring, spalla camicia allows the jacket to drape naturally on your body, creating an elegant silhouette that moves with you. This technique was perfected in Naples and represents the apex of comfort and sophistication in menswear. Kiton's spalla camicia is among the finest expressions of this centuries-old craft.

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 vicuna 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 K-50 line features Super 250s wools — among the finest ever woven — and exotic blends unavailable elsewhere.

How to Recognize Authentic Kiton Suits

• Red coral pin on the lapel — Kiton's signature detail, hand-sewn on every jacket
• Hand-stitched lapels and buttonholes — Visible AMF pick-stitching (never machine-sewn)
• "Kiton Napoli" label inside jacket — With fabric composition and care instructions
• Barchetta (boat-shaped) breast pocket — Curved pocket with handpicked stitching
• Working sleeve buttonholes — Four functional buttons (kissing buttonholes on premium pieces)
• Unlined or half-lined construction — Lightweight, breathable (especially summer models)
• K-50 special labels — K-50 suits feature distinctive internal labels, serial numbers, and certificate of authenticity
• Handwritten details — Some Kiton suits have handwritten fabric details or tailor signatures inside

When to Wear Kiton Suits

Kiton suits are the choice of heads of state, CEOs, royalty, and connoisseurs who demand the absolute finest. They are perfect for high-stakes business meetings, weddings, galas, awards ceremonies, state dinners, and important social events where exceptional quality is expected. The soft spalla camicia construction makes Kiton suits comfortable for all-day wear despite their ultra-luxury positioning.

The Best of the Best Plus One

Kiton's philosophy — "il meglio del meglio piu 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.