Women’s Dresses

Women's Dress

The Jitrois women's dress is an author piece in stretch lambskin, suede or silk mixed with leather, handcrafted in Paris. Our styles cover sheath, straight and flared cuts, short or long, sleeveless, short-sleeved or long-sleeved, from deep black to blue and green. An elegant dress that hugs the body like a second skin, from day to night.

Materials: stretch lambskin, supple suede, silk and leather.

Cuts: sheath dress, straight dress, flared dress, fitted dress.

Lengths: short, midi, mid-length and long, depending on the occasion.

Sleeves: sleeveless, short sleeves, long sleeves, fine straps.

The Jitrois Women's Dress, a Signature of Material

A dress says everything about a silhouette in a single gesture. What sets a Jitrois dress apart is the skin it was born from. Stretch-worked plonged lamb, softened suede, leather married to silk, each material is chosen for its drape and the way it hugs the body like a second skin. The hand stays soft, movement remains free, the tension just right. Where a classic dress settles for a rigid fabric, ours follows the body like a fine knit, without losing any of its character. It is this supple elegance that separates an author dress from a seasonal garment, and that makes the piece easy to wear from morning to evening.

The Origins of Stretch Leather, the Jitrois Invention

It all began in Paris in the late 1970s. Jean-Claude Jitrois conceived a material no one had dared attempt, a leather capable of stretching, adapting to every body like a knit, without giving up the character of the hide. From this invention came the first stretch leather dresses, opening a new chapter in women's fashion. Nearly half a century later, this legacy shapes every one of our styles, combining the suppleness of knitwear with the nobility of leather, for women who seek expertise rather than effect. The house releases four new collections each year, while keeping its permanent pieces available.

Our Dress Cuts and Lengths

A dress collection is measured by its ability to dress every occasion and every body. Ours covers the major cuts of the wardrobe, from the most fitted to the most fluid. The table below summarises our cuts, their line and the moment that suits them best.

The Sheath Dress and the Straight Dress

The sheath dress is our most fitted cut, close to the body, it sculpts the silhouette and structures the waist. The straight dress favours clean lines, easier to wear day to day. Both come sleeveless, short-sleeved or long-sleeved depending on the season, in matte or patent stretch lambskin.

The Flared Dress and the Long Dress

The flared dress plays movement, the long dress plays the evening gesture. Midi or mid-length remains the most versatile and suits all silhouettes. A long flared dress creates a dressed-up look, perfect for an evening, while the short dress keeps the lightness of daytime.

The Silk and Leather Dress

The silk and leather dress plays the contrast of materials. The fluid drape of silk meets the precision of leather, sometimes finished with fine straps or a clean shirt collar. An airy and elegant silhouette that keeps the character of the house.

Our Shades, From Black to Opal Green

Our colours carry the same exacting standard as our materials. Deep black remains the defining shade of the Jitrois dress, joined by sky blue, opal green and touches of pink for light, soft celadon for nuance. Patent finishes catch the evening light; matte tones ease into the day. These are colours conceived to last in a wardrobe rather than to follow a season.

Our Signature Styles

CHIARA, the Iconic Dress

An iconic piece of the house, the CHIARA dress embodies the essence of the Jitrois style. Cut from the most supple stretch lambskin, it hugs the body with second-skin precision while allowing complete freedom of movement. Its timeless cut, refined season after season, makes it the reference dress of the collection, the one you always come back to.

ERIKA, the Couture Dress

ERIKA is the couture dress of the Jitrois house, the piece where artisanal expertise reaches its point of perfection. Every piece is built by hand in the Parisian atelier, with an attention to proportions, seams and finishes that only haute couture allows. An exceptional dressed occasion piece for the grandest moments, conceived to last.

AGATHA, the Stretch Suede

AGATHA explores stretch-worked suede in all its nobility. The matte, velvety material envelops the body with softness, offering a warmth and comfort close to knitwear without giving up the character of leather. A daytime dress that knows how to slide into evening, faithful to the standards of the house.

CARLA, the Leather and Silk Sheath

An emblematic piece of the house, the CARLA dress marries black stretch leather with silk for a sheath that sculpts the silhouette without constraining it. A clean line, a precise tension, the evening dress par excellence.

LISE, Stretch Leather in Colour

The LISE dress carries stretch leather into an unexpected sky blue. Fitted cut, second-skin effect, it affirms that colour has its full place in the leather wardrobe, without sacrificing any elegance.

Luxury Craftsmanship, Made in Paris

Every Jitrois dress is born in Paris, in an atelier where the gestures have been passed down for nearly fifty years. Pattern cutting, leather panel assembly, silk placement, hand-finished details, every step passes through the eye of a craftsperson. It is this passage through the atelier that separates an author dress from an industrial one, and that justifies its price, that of a piece conceived in the long time of making. The house has manufactured 100% of its dresses in France since 1978 and fulfils close to 40% of its orders as bespoke, including online.

How to Wear the Women's Dress

A Jitrois dress is worn at any hour. For the day, choose it short, straight or sheath, soften it with a trench or one of our leather jackets draped over the shoulders, keep accessories understated. For the office, the sheath dress pairs with a clean heel and a discreet leather accessory, sometimes with a fine shirt slipped underneath. For the evening, let the long flared dress speak for itself, extending the line with a fine heel. The black dress calls for restraint; the coloured dress supports a bolder accessory. To extend the vocabulary, explore our leather skirts, leather trousers, leather jeans and jumpsuits, or browse the full women's collection.

The Jitrois Dress for Every Occasion

From one occasion to the next, the Jitrois dress finds its place. Day to day, a straight or short dress in a quiet colour sets the tone, softened by a jacket over the shoulders. At the office, the midi sheath pairs with a clean heel and understated accessories. For an evening or an event, a long flared dress or patent sheath makes a dressed statement, extended by a fine heel and a considered piece of jewellery. And for the most important moments, from dinners to celebrations, an author dress in stretch leather offers an elegance unlike any other, a piece to keep and to pass on. For every woman to find, among our styles, the cut and the length that serve her silhouette and her own way of dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions on the Women's Dress

Which dress to choose for your body shape?

The sheath dress and the straight dress structure and refine; the flared dress balances through movement. On length, midi remains the most versatile, mid-length elongates, short adds energy. Start with the cut that feels most comfortable, then adjust the length to the occasion.

What dress length for the evening?

For the evening, the long or long flared dress is the natural choice, elegant and fluid. The midi sheath remains a safe option, cleaner in line. Deep black accentuates the elongating effect and creates a timeless dressed piece.

Can a leather dress be worn during the day?

Yes. A short or straight stretch leather dress, softened with a trench or a jacket draped over the shoulders, creates an elegant daytime look. A matte finish and a quiet colour make the piece easy to wear day to day.

Is stretch leather comfortable?

Yes, that is the whole point of the Jitrois invention. Stretch lambskin stretches and returns to its shape, just like a knit. It moves with the body, does not constrict the waist and holds its drape all evening long.

Can I order a bespoke dress?

Yes. The house fulfils a significant share of its pieces as bespoke, including online. You can adjust the size, length and certain finishes for a dress calibrated exactly to your silhouette.

Which Jitrois dress for a wedding or an evening?

For a wedding or an evening, choose the long flared dress or the patent stretch leather sheath in a deep shade such as black, midnight blue or opal green. The material catches the light, the fitted cut sculpts the silhouette, and bespoke allows the length to be set to the centimetre. A few understated accessories and a fine heel are all it takes to complete the dressed look.