Fake Kiton?

kabert · Dec 3, 2006

More fake Kiton?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170056914574

The thing that suggests fakery to me is the keyhole-shaped lapel buttonhole. I've never seen such a thing on any Kiton, or any decent coat, I don't think. I've certainly never seen it on any Kiton.

rnoldh · Dec 3, 2006

Originally Posted by kabert

More fake Kiton?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170056914574

The thing that suggests fakery to me is the keyhole-shaped lapel buttonhole. I've never seen such a thing on any Kiton, or any decent coat, I don't think. I've certainly never seen it on any Kiton.

The coat sure looks real, and it even has the "Made for NM Kiton Label"!

Of course the label could have been sewn in any coat. But here is a link to the seller's Toolhaus.org report, and it shows no complaints of counterfeits. There are a few complaints where it seems that the seller should have issued refunds to unhappy buyers.

http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?Use...rn=Received+by

I also think buyers of his "luxury goods", would be more knowledgeable than say "Armani" buyers. The seller's also in the USA and has bought some items. I see he's purchased Tramezzas. It doesn't seem to fit the pattern of most sellers of fake goods. But I wouldn't bet the farm on it.

Here's a link to a "genuine" $14,950 Bijan coat that he sold. He says it ranks higher than Kiton!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=170042258823

Nobody would counterfeit Bijan!

Anyway, I think the Kiton coat is probably real. Experts, what do you think?

Bergdorf Goodwill · Dec 3, 2006

I was sold this overcoat for $50 shipped. The shape of the lapels makes me wonder, though. This may be a fake.

rnoldh · Dec 3, 2006

Originally Posted by Bergdorf Goodwill

I was sold this overcoat for $50 shipped. The shape of the lapels makes me wonder, though. This may be a fake.

Was it from this same seller?

And is it Vicuna or pure Cashmere? Can't tell from the picture!

Bergdorf Goodwill · Dec 3, 2006

Originally Posted by rnoldh

Was it from this same seller?

And is it Vicuna or pure Cashmere? Can't tell from the picture!

It's from Kiton's "Assets" collaboration with Andrew Fezza. If you want to look it up, there are several more on eBay. "KITON x ANDREW FEZZA x MOUNTAIN DEW x PIRELLI LIMITED EDITION CASHMIRACLE 100% AUTHENTIC LQQK" is the title of the auction.

rnoldh · Dec 4, 2006

Originally Posted by Bergdorf Goodwill

CASHMIRACLE 100% AUTHENTIC LQQK" is the title of the auction.

Wow, I'm impressed, BTW:It's spelled Kashmiracle, and it's wonderful stuff. Better than Vicuna, and very close to Shahtoosh!

Bergdorf Goodwill · Dec 4, 2006

Originally Posted by rnoldh

Wow, I'm impressed, BTW:It's spelled Kashmiracle, and it's wonderful stuff. Better than Vicuna, and very close to Shahtoosh!

Hey, hey. I didn't write the auction title. And I'm not going to swat at you for misspelling shatoosh and dropping the integral tilde in vicuÃ±a. Watch out.

YianniTHEGREEK · Jun 5, 2015

Hi is this real or fake please

JensenH · Jun 6, 2015

The lining, label and manufacturer tags all suggest that this is real. If you want to be extra sure, check to see if the button holes are hand sewn. Fakes rarely spend the money on hand sewn button holes.

YianniTHEGREEK · Jun 6, 2015

I will post more pics today on the button holes.

YianniTHEGREEK · Jun 6, 2015

Please help!!!! No surgeon's cuffs, I don't want to do the wrong thing to this person I buy from.

SartodiNapoli · Jun 6, 2015

YianniTHEGREEK said:
Hi is this real or fake please

Those are the real tags used on Kiton, also the lining. I need to see the full jacket to tell if is the done by my masters or if someone switched the tags on a lesser jacket.

chobochobo · Jun 6, 2015

I don't anyone will change real lining to make a fake kiton. It's not worth it. Sleeve buttonholes don't look as nice as the ones I've seen before, but you'd be difficult to use that as a differentiator between authentic or otherwise.

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