Kiton Dark Grey Fine-Wool Puppytooth Vintage Straight-Fit Suit

Discover the Kiton Dark Grey Fine-Wool Puppytooth Straight-Fit Suit. Puppytooth is a scaled-down houndstooth, built on the same broken twill weave construction but at a fraction of the size, producing a pattern that reads as a textured near-solid from any normal viewing distance. The detail here is only apparent on close inspection: a puppytooth in dark grey ground with both burgundy and dark blue woven through the pattern, a level of colour complexity in the cloth that is characteristic of the finest Italian suiting fabrics and entirely invisible until you look for it.

This is a vintage Kiton piece produced for the American market and sold through Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Kiton has historically tailored its American-market production to suit the preferences of that customer, which in this period meant a straighter, less Neapolitan silhouette than the house's domestic Italian production. The result is a suit that carries Kiton's cloth quality and construction standard within a fit that departs from the typical spalla camicia, soft-shoulder Neapolitan template. For a collector of the brand, that distinction is precisely the point of the piece.

The jacket closes at 2.5 buttons on notch lapels, with flap pockets, a ticket pocket, and full lining throughout. The trousers run wide and straight from a double pleat, finishing with a turn-up at the hem. That configuration, double pleat with wide straight leg and turn-up, is the correct trouser for a suit of this vintage and silhouette, and it reads today as a considered vintage fit rather than a dated one.

A Bergdorf Goodman Kiton suit from this period in this condition and colourway is a specific find for a specific buyer.

Composition: 100% Wool

Color: Dark Grey

Pattern: Puppytooth

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Fit: Straight

Jacket:

Shoulder to Shoulder: 52 cm / 20,5 Inch

Chest: 59,5 cm / 23,4 Inch

Waist: 57,5 cm / 22,6 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 80 cm / 31,5 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 44,5 cm / 17,5 Inch

Trousers:

Waist: 48,5 cm / 19,1 Inch

Thigh: 38,5 cm / 15,2 Inch

Inseam Length: 77,5 cm / 30,5 Inch

Total Length: 106 cm / 41,7 Inch

Leg Opening: 24,5 cm / 9,6 Inch

Discover the customization possibilities by visiting our tailor alteration guide

Kiton was founded by Ciro Paone in 1968 in Arzano, near Naples. Ciro Paone was born in Naples in 1933; he came from a family of fabric dealers who had been operative for five generations – which have now become seven generations. For more than 3 decades, Ciro’s passion gave rise to the Kiton project. With the founding of Kiton, Ciro turned his greatest passion into a vocation, elevating tailoring from a modest artisan craft to an artistic expression: the love for beauty, the love for beautiful garments. His entire existence focuses on two fundamentals: passion and quality.

Shipping

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• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

Two small holes were identified on the inside leg and have been restored by our tailor to prevent further damage. The repairs are subtle and not visible during normal wear, though they can be seen upon close inspection (see final image in the gallery). Noted for full transparency and reflected in the price, without detracting from the beauty and character of this vintage suit.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.