“Living at your own pace is freedom, privilege, art,” according to Maria Giovanna Paone, creative director of Kiton’s women’s collections.
It is also a luxury — a synonym for Kiton — and one that was further heightened in the lineup for spring. As per its tradition, the Neapolitan brand works with exclusive fabrics and motifs and this season they were again uber-sophisticated, from lightweight cashmere and silks to blends of linen and cotton.
Paone has been succeeding in translating Kiton’s core expertise in menswear tailoring into the women’s line without forsaking femininity and for spring it was no different, with soft and fluid silhouettes yet also perfectly cut pantsuits.
Flowing silk dresses with interesting misaligned stripes or patterns reminiscent of paint splatters and brush strokes contrasted with sportier or sartorial jackets and lightweight coats.
The color palette — never an afterthought for Paone — spanned from deep green to aqua and rust tones to soft peach.
Kiton’s quality is a given and, paying homage to craftsmanship, the designer this season introduced embroideries that embellished fabrics that have been pre-cut in India, following an ancient artistic tradition, and then finished in Italy. Crochet work, inlays and small fringes in vegan leather shone the light on additional crafty details.
Kiton’s signature Kiss Me bag, with an upper curve recalling a smile, was presented in reduced proportions in light napa or suede.