Kiton

Kiton is an Italian luxury clothing company founded by Ciro Paone in 1968.[1][2] As of 2019, Kiton operates 54 monobrand stores worldwide. Its slogan is “Il meglio del meglio più uno“: the best of the best plus one.

For the ancient Greek garment, see Chiton (costume).

Kiton
Native name
Ciro Paone S.p.A.
TypePrivate
IndustryFashion (menswear)
Founded1968 (1968)
Arzano, Campania, Italy
FounderCiro Paone
Key people
Antonio De Matteis (CEO)
Number of employees
About 800 (2019)

History

Kiton was founded by Ciro Paone in Arzano, Naples in 1968.[3] The name Kiton derives from "chiton" (Greek: χιτών), a form of tunic fastened at the shoulder worn by men and women of Ancient Greece and Rome.[4][5]

In 1995, Kiton launched a line of womenswear.[6] In 2009, Kiton bought the Carlo Barbera woollen mill, which had been founded in 1949 in Biella.[7] In 2013, Kiton launched its retail operations in India.[8] In 2015, Kiton launched its eyewear collection,[9] and opened a 2,500-square-foot store in San Francisco.[10] In 2018, Kiton launched an athleisure collection.[11]

Description

Kiton is the trademark brand of the company Ciro Paone SpA, a company founded in 1956.[12][13] As of 2019, the company employs about 800 employees and manages 50 stores worldwide.[14] Antonio de Matteis, nephew of Ciro Paone, is CEO of the company.[15] Maria Giovanna Paone, daughter of Ciro Paone, is the vice-president and the creative director of the brand's womenswear,[16] Antonio Paone is the president of Kiton USA.

Kiton have five factories[5] in Arzano, Collecchio, Fidenza, Marcianise and Biella.

See also

References
  1. Golden Pages (ed.). "Azienda leader nel settore della migliore sartoria italiana, ad Arzano (NA), la Kiton è rinomata in tutto il mondo" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  2. New York Times, ed. (22 April 2014). "Naples, a Haven of Hand Work".
  3. esquire.com, ed. (28 March 2018). ""Il futuro dell'eleganza è la comodità": lo dice Kiton" (in Italian).
  4. la Repubblica, ed. (23 February 2017). ""Mi volevano a casa, sono diventata manager". Il riscatto nell'alta sartoria di Maria Giovanna Paone" (in Italian).
  5. Il Mattino, ed. (14 April 2017). "Kiton, il successo di ago e filo" (in Italian).
  6. DeAcetis, Joseph. "The Capitalist Touch: Kiton's Giovanna Paone Unveils Luxury Women's Collection". Forbes. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. Il Sole 24 Ore, ed. (21 February 2018). "Da Sace un milione di euro al Lanificio Carlo Barbera (Kiton) per portare i suoi tessuti nel mondo" (in Italian).
  8. "Clothing brand Kiton comes to India". Deccan Herald. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  9. Szmydke, Paulina (26 September 2015). "Kiton Launches Eyewear Line in Paris". WWD. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. Palmieri, Jean E. (11 March 2015). "Kiton Opening San Francisco Store". WWD. Retrieved 21 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Reddinger, Paige (5 October 2018). "Kiton Gets Hip with New Urbanwear Collection KNT". Robb Report. Retrieved 21 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. la Repubblica, ed. (11 June 2014). "Kiton, l'alta sartoria napoletana che ha stregato gli Stati Uniti" (in Italian).
  13. reportaziende.it, ed. (2019). "CIRO PAONE S.P.A." (in Italian).
  14. forbes.it, ed. (28 August 2019). "Kiton, un'eccellenza della couture italiana maschile" (in Italian).
  15. "By the sea: Antonio de Matteis, CEO of Kiton". www.boatinternational.com. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  16. Lockwood, Lisa (27 October 2015). "Kiton Seeks to Build Women's Collection". WWD. Retrieved 21 March 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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