Kiton Presents Men’s and Women’s Spring-Summer 2025 Collections Filled with Heritage and Wanderlust
October 19, 2024
In a captivating exploration of travel and tradition, Kiton presents the Spring-Summer 2025 collections, "Homecoming," the second chapter of “A Grand Journey" series. The collections seamlessly weave together the brand's Neapolitan heritage with global influences, creating a sophisticated narrative that resonates with both its menswear and womenswear offerings.
Under the creative vision of Maria Giovanna Paone, the collection draws inspiration from the dual nature of travel—the thrill of departure and the comfort of return. "Kiton derives from a Neapolitan tradition which, by definition, has always been a sponge. We learn and open our minds, but we never abandon our origins," explains Paone, whose designs reflect this philosophy through a carefully curated palette and innovative fabrications.
The menswear silhouettes embrace a relaxed elegance, with wider, more fluid proportions that speak to modern versatility. Ultralight cashmere, cashmere-linen, and cashmere-silk blends—exclusively crafted at the proprietary Carlo Barbera wool mill—form the foundation of the collection. The palette plays with cool browns, bright yellows, and ruby reds, while denim-effect fabrics and late Nineties-inspired prints featuring Josef Albers-esque rectangles add contemporary flair to traditional pieces.
For women, the collection explores a rich earthen palette reminiscent of Vermeer and Klimt, with the blues of the Mediterranean and sunset oranges providing dramatic accents. Soft, lustrous fabrics create dynamic movements, while bird's eye weaves enhance surface textures. Tailored jackets maintain sharp shoulders while softening through the body, paired with ribbon belts that accentuate the finest cotton and silk prints.
The accessories tell their own story of duality. Women's bucket bags balance rigid structure with exuberant softness, while suede bags complement the collection's fluid trousers. The men's footwear collection introduces refined loafers with youthful appeal and ultralight sneakers, including a reimagined car shoe suitable for formal occasions.
Both collections share a commitment to versatility and sophistication. Double-breasted cashmere coats remain timelessly elegant whether buttoned or worn duster-style, while innovative fabric treatments ensure practicality—demonstrated by the men's denim-effect materials that maintain their character through washing.
The result is a cohesive collection that honors Kiton's heritage while embracing global influences. From seaside sarongs to structured suiting, each piece reflects the brand's dedication to Italian craftsmanship while acknowledging the modern lifestyle of its international clientele. As the collection moves from morning meetings to evening soirées, from Soho apartments to Alpine chalets, it maintains an unwavering commitment to elegance and refinement—proving that true luxury lies in the ability to feel at home anywhere in the world, rooted in Neapolitan tradition.