cashmere – The Extravagant

Fashion Women's Style November 22, 2021

Women’s Style, the Timeless and Endlessly Versatile World of Kiton

“Il meglio del meglio piu uno” or “THE BEST OF THE BEST +1” that’s the promise of Kiton. The name Kiton comes from the ancient Greek and Roman word chiton, which translates to tunic. The family tailoring house launched in 1968 by Ciro Paone, is now run by the founders nephews, Antonio Paone and Antonio De Matteis. Kiton is widely known for their selection of premium mens suits, Cashmere sport coats, and jeans, however the brand boasts an often overlooked…

People Women's Style April 11, 2018

Spinning a Yarn with Angela Bell

Angela Bell, the Scottish Cashmere Queen behind cultish sweater label Queene and Belle talks to the Extravagant about all things cashmere, her F/W2018 collection and collecting Edwardian vintage. Queene and Belle was founded in 2000 on the premise that snooze-inducing Argyles and Twin-sets needed a major rebrand. It is hard to find a more knowledgeable and passionate creative. Taking full advantage of generations of family knowledge, Scottish production resources, and time spent at Pringle, Bell creates her pieces in the…