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Saint Andrews V Kiton.

Chris "Italia"

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Which would you pick; given the money.

I would pick Kiton Bespoke.

Saint Andrews sounds very impressive with the horsehair canvas; only a few makers do this? and that's why is very expensive?

Kiton has the classic Napoli Cut...
 

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I think they are both good garments but I like the Neopolitan style of Kiton. Very classic.
 

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Does St. Andrews use that canvas in their purple label items ?
 

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Horsehair is a staple in quality bespoke. I am not very familiar with RTW lines, but I would be surprised if more than a few of the suitmakers who do fully canvassed work did not use it.

I would probably choose Kiton in the non-American cut.
 

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I cheated and own both.
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I wore the RLPL today. Love it. Feel the same way bout the Kitons.

Perry
 

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Originally Posted by pkincy
I cheated and own both.
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I wore the RLPL today. Love it. Feel the same way bout the Kitons.


Love both, but the Kiton a bit more. The fabrics and hand are simply incomparable.
 

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