KNT (Kiton New Textures) Evolves the Neapolitan House’s Tailoring Legacy at Pitti Uomo

At Pitti Uomo, the De Matteis twins proved sportswear can speak with a Neapolitan accent. Their latest KNT collection for Kiton deftly balances their grandfather's sartorial legacy with technical innovation, presenting a vision of luxury that resonates with next-generation sophisticates.

The collection, titled "Intersections," plays to KNT's strength in elevated knitwear. A standout garnet sweater showcases complex geometric patterns of varying scales, with ribbed sections creating architectural depth against a textured base. The design duo's facility with proportion shows in their tennis-inspired pieces, where a black sweater vest with crisp white trim demonstrates how athletic codes can be rewritten in luxury terms.

KNT's interpretation of modern elegance manifests in thoughtful details like the collection's signature braided trim, which traces architectural lines across technical outerwear and emerges unexpectedly on traditional pieces. This attention to transitional design speaks to a generation that moves fluidly between formal and casual contexts.

The brothers make a particularly strong case for the return of the tie – seen here in a deep Jaguar green against a white collar, layered under a precision-cut grey bomber with utility pockets. The combination reads as a deliberate disruption of menswear codes, suggesting neckwear no longer signals corporate conformity but rather personal style.

Their tennis capsule proves especially compelling, with a stylized ball motif serving as both brand signature and design element. Cable-knit vests, cardigans, and striped polos in navy, cream, and red speak to country club heritage while maintaining contemporary appeal – a challenge for many heritage brands in the market today.

This collection suggests KNT has found its defining balance at the intersection of Kiton's renowned craftsmanship and contemporary culture. The De Matteis twins aren't just preserving their family's legacy – they're advancing it with measured sophistication.