What Is Stretch Leather? Definition and Making
Stretch leather is lambskin split to 0.2 mm and bonded onto an elastic backing. Definition, making and how to tell it apart, by Maison Jitrois.
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Leather, like a second skin
L'Atelier is the journal of Maison Jitrois. Here we share our art of leather couture, the savoir-faire of our French ateliers and the inspiration to wear leather like a second skin.
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Craftsmanship
Step into our ateliers. The gesture, the hand and the couture standards that bring each of our leather pieces to life.
Stretch Leather
Our signature material, conceived as a second skin. Discover what makes stretch leather unique and why it changed our relationship with leather.
Style and Wardrobe
Our inspiration to wear leather with elegance and build, piece by piece, a wardrobe that is truly yours.
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