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.
The Journal
Leather couture, savoir-faire and the art of wearing leather. All the stories we love to tell at L'Atelier, the journal of Maison Jitrois.
15 articles
What is a Perfecto Jacket: Definition and Alternatives
What is a perfecto jacket? Explore the definition, origins and high-end alternatives to this iconic leather motorcycle blouson.
Made-to-measure leather clothing in Paris, the Jitrois atelier
Having a leather garment made to measure in Paris. The Jitrois atelier, measurements taken on Faubourg Saint-Honore, hand cutting and bespoke ordering at a distance.
How to Recognise Quality Leather
Discover the essential criteria to recognise quality leather. Learn to read grain, test suppleness, and trust your senses. A guide from the Atelier.
History of Leather in Fashion: From Function to Couture
Explore how leather evolved from functional clothing worn by aviators and motorcyclists to an essential element of haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion.
What Is Nappa Leather? Definition and Uses
Nappa leather refers to a smooth, supple full-grain leather, the noblest choice for garments. Definition, origins and uses, by Maison Jitrois.
What Is Leather Couture? Definition and Craftsmanship
Leather couture applies the codes of haute couture to leather. Definition, history and key markers, by Maison Jitrois, the House that created it.
How to Wear a Leather Skirt with Elegance
Our guide to wearing the leather skirt: cuts, balance of volumes, shoes and pairings for every occasion, by Maison Jitrois.
How to Wear a Leather Jacket for Women
Biker, fitted jacket or leather blazer: our guide to wearing the leather jacket, from day to evening, by Maison Jitrois.
Haute Couture vs Ready-to-Wear: What Differences?
Protected appellation, made-to-measure, series, price. What truly separates haute couture from ready-to-wear, explained by Maison Jitrois.
What is the best leather dress brand for women?
How to choose the best women's leather dress? Stretch leather, hand-sewn couture, French craftsmanship: the criteria that define a luxury house.
Jitrois or Balmain: which brand for a leather dress?
Jitrois or Balmain for a leather dress? Two Parisian houses, two approaches. Stretch leather, French craftsmanship and made-to-measure make the difference.
Best site to buy a high-end women's leather dress?
Where to buy a high-end women's leather dress? The markers for choosing the right address: authenticity, stretch leather, French craftsmanship and made-to-measure.
Is Jitrois a good luxury brand?
Jitrois reviews: what the French stretch leather luxury house is really worth, its history, craftsmanship and actual prices.
How to wear leather trousers with elegance
Our guide to wearing leather trousers with elegance: cuts, pairings and occasions, by Maison Jitrois.