ELEMENTS: THE DRESS-UP BOX. “A FANTASY OF TRANSFORMATION”

Jitrois Autumn-Winter 25/26

For Autumn-Winter 25/26, Jean-Claude Jitrois and his atelier beckon you into a world where fashion is fantasy, where fabric whispers secrets, and where dressing up is an act of transformation.

Once a psychologist, now a master leather couturier, Jitrois has always been fascinated by the alchemy of clothing—the way a garment does not merely adorn but reshapes, empowers and liberates. This season, he conjures a dreamscape of theatrical elegance, inspired by the enigmatic gaze of Picasso’s Harlequin, the fevered dance of The Red Shoes, the futuristic vision of The Fifth Element, the passion of Almodóvar’s High Heels, and the opulence of Victorian grandeur.

Here, leather is more than a material—it is magic. Jitrois’ legendary stretch leather clings like a second skin, sculpting and celebrating the body’s form, an invitation to step into the many selves we hold within. Embroidered leathers, like celestial constellations, shimmer with strass, their tactile poetry singing a hymn to a brave new world. Patent sheepskin gleams, silk chiffon billows, tulle and organza dance with the light, each textile a thread in a tale of reinvention.

This collection is The Dress-Up Box—a trove of endless possibilities, where sleek, structured silhouettes meet fluidity and flight. Sculpted stretch leather jackets and second-skin dresses exude an undeniable presence, their form a testament to power and precision. Meanwhile, billowing cargo pants and elegantly contoured trousers balance fluidity with structure, a dance between sensuality and ease. Each piece is an invitation—an incantation—to step into the self anew, to embrace strength and surrender to softness, to revel in the infinite possibilities of transformation.

The palette of AW25/26 is a symphony of contrasts—whispers of light and shadows of depth. Pristine white and soft greige evoke a quiet elegance, while carbon grey and Jitrois’ signature black carve out a world of mystery and allure. Carmine red ignites the senses, a bold stroke of passion against the muted opulence of ochre jaune, deep brown, and dark khaki. Each hue tells a story, weaving together a narrative of strength, sensuality, and timeless sophistication.

With AW25/26 collection, Jitrois does not simply design clothing—he crafts a world. A world where identity is fluid, where dressing is an art, and where every garment is a doorway to another self, waiting to be discovered.