Kiton is an Italian luxury clothing company founded by Ciro Paone in 1968. 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.

History

Kiton was founded by Ciro Paone in

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in 1968. The name Kiton derives from "

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" (Greek: χιτών), a form of

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fastened at the shoulder worn by men and women of

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and

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. In 1995, Kiton launched a line of womenswear. In 2009, Kiton bought the

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woollen mill, which had been founded in 1949 in

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. In 2013, Kiton launched its retail operations in

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. In 2015, Kiton launched its

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collection, and opened a 2,500-square-foot store in

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. In 2018, Kiton launched an

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collection.

Description

Kiton is the trademark brand of the company Ciro Paone SpA, a company founded in 1956. As of 2019, the company employs about 800 employees and manages 50 stores worldwide. Antonio de Matteis, nephew of Ciro Paone, is CEO of the company.

Maria Giovanna Paone Maria Giovanna Paone (born on 28 February 1967) is an Italian fashion executive. She is the president and the creative director of the womenswear division at Kiton, a luxury fashion company founded by her father, Ciro Paone, in 1968. Personal l ...

, daughter of Ciro Paone, is the vice-president and the creative director of the brand's womenswear, Antonio Paone is the

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of Kiton

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. Kiton have five factories in Arzano,

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and

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* {{Authority control Companies based in Campania Luxury brands Clothing brands of Italy High fashion brands Clothing companies established in 1968 Italian suit makers Italian companies established in 1968 Metropolitan City of Naples

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