Antonio De Matteis
Made in Italy craftsmanship and fashion
“The product evolution must be constant and continuous. A company that focuses solely on a product sooner or later closes.” Antonio De Matteis. An extract of Episode 6 Season 2 of LUSSO 360, the podcast hosted by Trudy Berger and Arianna Alessio where they talk about luxury and management. An insightful conversation with Antonio de Matteis, CEO of Kiton, the iconic brand representing sophisticated Italian elegance.
"In difficult times quality makes the difference."
About the Guest Brand
KITON
Kiton, founded by Ciro Paone in Arzano (Naples) in 1968, is a prestigious Italian fashion brand renowned for its handcrafted garments and dedication to sartorial excellence. Kiton epitomizes luxury through its meticulous tailoring, using the finest fabrics. The brand is celebrated for its bespoke offerings, where each jacket is fashioned by no fewer than 25 different people in 1,800 steps. Kiton’s commitment to innovation, while preserving traditional craftsmanship, has made it a leader in the global luxury fashion industry, attracting a discerning clientele worldwide.
Kiton, fondato da Ciro Paone ad Arzano (Napoli) nel 1968, è un marchio di lusso italiano rinomato per l’eccellenza sartoriale e la qualità artigianale. Kiton realizza capi su misura utilizzando tessuti pregiati. Ogni giacca è realizzata in tessuto pregiato, un progetto corale che coinvolge non meno di 25 persone, attraverso ben 1800 diversi step. L’impegno di Kiton per l’innovazione preservando al tempo stesso la tradizione artigianale, ha reso il marchio un leader nel settore e apprezzato a livello mondiale da una clientela esclusiva.
S2 | E6 | Antonio De Matteis
episode in pills
- Kiton’s philosophy: the best of the best +1. A motto and a way of thinking, working, doing. What made the brand excel
- Experience, expertise and the importance of building legacy: the brand’s Tailoring School, a pioneer in its field
- Family values and what we call “la gavetta”, aka practice, hard work and starting from the bottom
- A change in the buying habits and a new perspective for women collections