Coats & Outerwear
Collection
LAYA Black Leather Trench Coat
JULIAN Black Leather Coat
MANICUI 3/4 Black Leather Coat
Men's Leather Coat
The Maison Jitrois dresses men in lambskin leather coats conceived as couture pieces. Belted trench coat and 3/4 coats are 100% made in France and handcrafted, in the tradition of a house that invented stretch leather in the mid-1990s. Every men's leather coat combines allure, comfort and longevity.
The leather coat is the strong piece of the men's wardrobe. It structures a silhouette, lasts through the years and gains character as it is worn. At Jitrois, the men's leather coat extends the same standard as the rest of the collection, that of a leather worked like a second skin, supple, precise and cut to last. Founded in Paris by Jean-Claude Jitrois, inventor of stretch leather, the house draws a deliberately tight selection for men: three coat styles in black plongé lambskin, each made in France and hand-finished by leather craftspeople.
The Leather Trench Coat, a Piece of Character
An emblem of the men's wardrobe, the men's leather trench coat is reinvented here in the language of the house. The LAYA, the Jitrois belted trench, is cut from black plongé lambskin and draws a long, clean line that asserts the silhouette without ever weighing it down. Its fitted cut and its waist marked by the belt give the coat an immediate elegance, as right over a suit as over raw denim. Handcrafted in France, it is the transitional coat par excellence, worn from the office to evenings out.
3/4 Coats and Leather Overcoats
For a more classic wardrobe, the 3/4 leather coat offers an intermediate length that protects without constraining movement. The JULIAN coat and the MANICUI 3/4, two Jitrois styles in black plongé lambskin, embody this understated, assured presence. Their straight cut and considered details, clean seams and structured collar, make them everyday leather coats for men, worn over a shirt or a fine knit. Made in France like every piece of the house, they carry through every season thanks to a lambskin that is both light and warm.
Black, the Signature Colour
The Jitrois men's leather coat comes in a deep black, the house's reference shade. This monochrome choice is a couture stance: black accompanies every outfit, from the suit to a more casual leather jacket, and lets the cut and the material express themselves fully. Plongé lambskin develops a personal patina over time that gives each piece its character. A smooth black leather coat keeps to restraint and urban elegance, and builds a coherent wardrobe, where the coat sits naturally alongside the jacket and the blouson.
Stretch Leather, a Couture Signature
What sets the house apart lies in a unique material. Stretch leather, invented in the mid-1990s by Jean-Claude Jitrois, established a vision of the leather garment as a second skin, supple and comfortable, following the movement of the body. This savoir-faire, born in the house's ateliers, runs through the entire men's wardrobe today: the men's leather coats of the collection, in plongé lambskin, inherit the same standard of hide selection, cut and hand finishing. The house also offers bespoke, to adjust each piece to the build of the man who wears it.
- Plongé lambskin, light, warm and supple
- A savoir-faire inherited from the invention of stretch leather
- French manufacture, hand-finished
- Couture finishes, clean seams and structured collar
- Bespoke available
How to Choose Your Leather Coat
Choosing a men's leather coat comes down first to length and cut. A long trench coat like the Jitrois LAYA refines the silhouette and suits tall builds as much as slender frames; its belt marks the waist and structures the line. A 3/4 coat like the JULIAN or the MANICUI remains more versatile day to day: its straight cut favours ease and layers easily. In every case, the quality of the lambskin and the precision of the finishes make the difference over time.
How to Wear a Men's Leather Coat
The leather coat is worn dressed as easily as relaxed. Over a suit, a black leather trench like the LAYA brings a modern, assertive edge. With jeans and a knit, a 3/4 coat like the MANICUI is enough to structure the outfit. What matters is coherence, one same standard of quality from the garment to the coat, so the piece speaks for itself. In winter, layer a fine knit under the leather coat without ever breaking the line; in mid-season, it is worn over the shirt. A well-cut leather coat stands on its own and quickly becomes the piece around which the whole men's wardrobe is organised.
Beyond the Coat: Leather Jackets and Blousons
The coat is only one facet of the Jitrois men's leather wardrobe. For shorter pieces, the leather jackets and blousons collection brings together patent blousons, bombers and jackets of character, cut from the same lambskin and crafted with the same standard. Blouson and coat answer each other: the first brings a freer attitude, the second structures the silhouette — two lengths, one same wardrobe.
Jitrois Men's Leather Coats at a Glance
| Style | Type | Material | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAYA | Belted trench coat | Plongé lambskin | Black |
| JULIAN | Straight coat | Plongé lambskin | Black |
| MANICUI | 3/4 coat | Plongé lambskin | Black |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which men's leather coats does Jitrois offer?
The collection brings together three styles in black plongé lambskin: the belted LAYA trench coat, the JULIAN coat and the MANICUI 3/4 coat. Every coat is made in France and hand-finished by the house's craftspeople.
Which leather is used for Jitrois coats?
The men's leather coats are made from plongé lambskin, chosen for its lightness and suppleness. The house, which invented stretch leather in the mid-1990s, applies to every coat the same couture savoir-faire of hide selection and hand finishing.
How do you care for a leather coat?
By dry cleaning, entrusted to a leather specialist. Well cared for, a lambskin coat develops a patina that grows more beautiful with the years.
Are Jitrois leather coats made in France?
Yes. All the house's leather coats are made in France and hand-finished by craftspeople, in the tradition of Parisian couture.
Can I order a bespoke leather coat?
Yes. Bespoke is part of the house's DNA: it allows a leather coat to be adjusted to your build and your wishes.
Does a leather coat keep you warm?
Yes. Plongé lambskin is both light and protective. Its density cuts the wind and retains warmth, which makes the leather coat a comfortable piece in mid-season as in winter.
How long has the Maison Jitrois worked with leather?
Founded by Jean-Claude Jitrois, the house has shaped lambskin for more than forty years and invented stretch leather in the mid-1990s. This longevity feeds a couture savoir-faire found in each of its men's coats.
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