-
Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE
Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear. -
This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
-
STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.
Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.
Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!
Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
Piombo vs MP Massimo Piombo
- Thread starter gyasih
- Start date
- Watchers 0
shoefan
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2003
- Messages
- 853
- Reaction score
- 203
No. Same designer.
I believe Massimo Piombo had a label (Piombo), then had a falling out with the financial backers?
Started Massimo Piombo label with Kiton/Kiton ownership. It was sort of marketed as Kiton quality with a more fashion-forward, fabric-centric perspective. In reality, probably more like Sartorio quality than Kiton quality.
At some point, Kiton left the picture (in about the last year or two). Now, Massimo Piomboi is independent of Kiton. Not sure where the stuff is being manufactured or what the quality is -- I would imagine lower than when Kiton was involved.
I believe Massimo Piombo had a label (Piombo), then had a falling out with the financial backers?
Started Massimo Piombo label with Kiton/Kiton ownership. It was sort of marketed as Kiton quality with a more fashion-forward, fabric-centric perspective. In reality, probably more like Sartorio quality than Kiton quality.
At some point, Kiton left the picture (in about the last year or two). Now, Massimo Piomboi is independent of Kiton. Not sure where the stuff is being manufactured or what the quality is -- I would imagine lower than when Kiton was involved.
gyasih
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2010
- Messages
- 5,923
- Reaction score
- 962
Thank you, do you happen to know which is older? I have some MP stuff, that still has Kiton branding.
Thank you
Thank you, do you happen to know which is older? I have some MP stuff, that still has Kiton branding.
Thank you
shoefan
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jul 27, 2003
- Messages
- 853
- Reaction score
- 203
The Piombo line started before the MP, because Piombo was the first company that had Piombo's name on it. However, the Piombo line continued after Massimo left the company -- I think Piombo continues still?
The MP line started a few years ago -- maybe 5 or so, I'm not really sure. Google is your friend on that front -- there were articles about the MP line when it was started. Also, I'm not sure when the MP line separated from its Kiton relationship. Maybe a year or two ago, but that is really a complete guess.
The MP line started a few years ago -- maybe 5 or so, I'm not really sure. Google is your friend on that front -- there were articles about the MP line when it was started. Also, I'm not sure when the MP line separated from its Kiton relationship. Maybe a year or two ago, but that is really a complete guess.
gyasih
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Mar 31, 2010
- Messages
- 5,923
- Reaction score
- 962
Classic Menswear Featured products
-
Arterton - Nakata Suit Hangers Set of 3 The hanger is single-jointed and composed of luxury European beechwood, which is bound to last a lifetime. Each hanger is woodwork-ed by hand in order to shape the neck and shoulders for fine suits, coats, and jackets.
The contours of this hanger preserve the integrity of garments, keeping them wrinkle-free and away from unnecessary fabric wear (e.g. shoulder dimples, stretching). -
LuxeSwap Auction - Manolo Blahnik Brown Wholecut Leather Loafers One of several examples of fine footwear offered this week by LuxeSwap at a $9.99 opening bid, no reserve auction, an scarce example of a mens shoe by Manolo Blahnik is crafted on a last reminiscent of Gaziano & Girlings fabled TG73 last. A very fine pair in near mint condition. -
eHaberdasher - Bella Spalla Trousers - $135 Here is a beautiful pair of trousers from Benjamin Bella Spalla Napoli Collection. These trousers offer true quality and luxury with a slimmer and flattering silhouette with sartorial features including a triple button closure and V-split waist in back for extra comfort.
