Kiton - Men's Clothing: Complete Brand Guide
Kiton is a Neapolitan haute couture house founded in Arzano, on the outskirts of Naples, in 1968 by Ciro Paone. Every Kiton garment is made entirely by hand by master tailors using needle, thread and scissors, no industrial machinery, no compromise on quality. It is one of the few brands in the world still producing artisan haute couture at scale, with over 300 manual steps for every suit.
On michidamato.com you'll find the complete Kiton men's collection with free shipping on orders over €249 and free size exchanges.
What makes Kiton unique
Kiton is not a luxury brand in the contemporary sense. It is a Neapolitan tailoring manufacture, a distinction that changes everything.
Fabric quality as obsession. Kiton selects the world's finest fabrics - cashmere, Super 200 wool, silk, linen - processed in the best Italian mills, some of which have been acquired directly by the group. Fabric quality is the starting point of every garment, not a secondary element.
Entirely handmade. Every Kiton suit requires over 300 manual steps. Needle, thread and scissors are the only tools of the master tailors in Arzano. This is not a marketing choice, it is the reason why a Kiton suit has a fit, a drape and a longevity impossible to replicate industrially.
Neapolitan tailoring tradition. Naples is the cradle of Italian tailoring, home of the Brotherhood of Tailors, mother of a tradition that Kiton not only preserves but actively transmits through the Scuola di Alta Sartoria, founded to train future generations of master artisans.
Timeless elegance. Kiton does not follow seasonal trends. It produces garments designed to last decades, not seasons. A Kiton suit purchased today will still be impeccable in twenty years. This is the philosophy of "the best of the best +1" that guides every production decision of the brand.
Second generation, same values. Since 2021 the Paone family has passed the baton to the second generation, which has relaunched Kiton's founding values with technological innovation and tailoring experimentation, without ever compromising the craftsmanship that is the heart of the brand.
The most sought-after Kiton products
Kiton men's suits The suit is Kiton's signature product. Made entirely by hand with selected fabrics - wool, cashmere, silk - every Kiton suit requires weeks of work. The fit is the result of over 300 manual steps that shape the garment to the body with a precision impossible to replicate industrially. It is the suit for those who know the difference between artisan tailoring and industrial production.
Kiton men's ties Kiton ties are among the most sought-after products on michidamato.com. Fine silk, handmade construction, seven-fold build. Every Kiton tie is an artisan object, not a serial accessory. The detail that completes a quality suit with stylistic coherence.
Who Kiton is right for
Kiton is the right brand if you're looking for the highest expression of Neapolitan artisan tailoring, with superior quality fabrics and entirely handmade construction. The typical customer on michidamato.com is between 40 and 70 years old, chooses tailoring consciously and recognises the difference between an artisan and an industrial suit.
It's not the right brand if you're looking for streetwear, casual luxury or a less formal positioning.
Kiton on michidamato.com
Michidamato.com is an authorised Kiton retailer based in Bari, active since 1977 in the selection of luxury and contemporary menswear.
Purchase conditions:
- Free shipping on orders over €249
- 30 days to return items at a flat fee of €7.90
- Size exchanges and replacements always free of charge
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Frequently asked questions about Kiton
Is Kiton the most expensive clothing brand in the world? Kiton is one of the most exclusive artisan haute couture brands in the world. Prices reflect the quality of fabrics and entirely handmade construction: suits start from around €5,000, ties from around €200. It is not the most expensive brand in absolute terms, but it is among the most authoritative in Neapolitan artisan tailoring.
Where is Kiton produced? Kiton is produced in Arzano, on the outskirts of Naples, in the 11,000 square metre facility founded by Ciro Paone in 1968. Every garment is made entirely by hand by Neapolitan master tailors. The group also controls an outerwear company in Parma, a knitwear mill in Fidenza and a wool mill in Biella.
Are Kiton suits handmade? Yes. Every Kiton suit requires over 300 manual steps carried out by master tailors using needle, thread and scissors. No industrial machinery is used in the production of garments. It is one of the few manufactures in the world to maintain this production choice at scale.
What is the Kiton Scuola di Alta Sartoria? It is a project founded by Kiton to train future generations of Neapolitan master tailors, passing on the artisan techniques of the Neapolitan tailoring tradition. It is one of the most concrete examples of the brand's commitment to preserving a unique artisan heritage.
Can I exchange sizes on michidamato.com? Yes. Size exchanges on michidamato.com are always free of charge. You have 30 days from receipt to return items, with a flat fee of €7.90 for standard returns.