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eBay Pick of the Day

September 22, 2009 by WendyB

I’m mad about this leather jacket by Jean Claude Jitrois. It’s got everything: unusual colors, an asymmetrical zipper, a belt, lacing on the sides and a big ol’ horse (with jockey) on the front. Click here to see all the pictures on eBay. If you bid, don’t forget to snipe!

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The jacket reminds me of Stella McCartney’s Spring 2001 collection for Chloe, which had a number of equine-themed pieces. But if you see Stella, don’t tell I her I said that because leather gets her all riled up.

The only thing about leather that gets me riled up (in a good way) is the idea of washable stretch leather jeans, which is something Jean Claude Jitrois is now selling. I don’t know why that should thrill me so much since I rarely wash my jeans anyway (hey, it hurts them!) but I like the sound of it.

Washable stretch jeans by Jitrois

Washable stretch jeans by Jitrois

Speaking of leather pants, I’ve previously mentioned that at my wedding, I changed out of my Richard Tyler wedding gown late in the evening and into custom-made white leather hip huggers and a matching halter top. I’ll post a picture of that one of these days.

UPDATED TO ADD: I found a vintage dress to match the jacket. This Mr. Blackwell dress is $275 at Vintageous.

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Here are my previous posts about Mr. Blackwell:

  • Getting Hitched?
  • Remembering Mr. Blackwell
  • Mr. Blackwell, Part III

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  1. Sher says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:00 am

    washable stretch leather?!! Our prayers have been answered ;D

  2. Marian says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Love that they have washable ones! great stuff,always handy
    xx
    marian

  3. K-Line says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:31 am

    I’d pay money to see you in the white leather hip huggers. Oh, how I want some white leather hip huggers. That are also washable.

  4. Alyssa says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:41 am

    I heard about the washable leather pants yesterday and got all excited too! Jean Claude Jitrois is clearly sitting on a gold mine!

  5. Tawney--A Chichi Life says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Washable leather! Who would have thought. I have a black leather skirt I’ve been meaning to wear. All this talk of leather makes me eager to wear it this Fall.
    -Tawney

  6. Couture Cookie says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:59 am

    That jacket is really eye catching! And also, I just complained about how I don’t like leather pants and how heard they are to wash, but washable hip huggers?! Could work!

  7. dreamsequins says

    September 22, 2009 at 11:22 am

    I think only YOU my dear could pull off such a jacket. It would look costume-y on the rest of us 😉

    BTW- how do you do it? Stay on top of two blogs and a jewelry line? You were briefly mentioned at dim sum this weekend. Just to let you know. We marveled over your ability to multitask. LOL

  8. Midtown Girl says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:10 pm

    One of these days??? I want to see this pic now dammit!

    XOXO
    Amy

  9. issa says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    i do love a good leather jacket.. don’t know if i’d be able to pull off this one though!

  10. Jill says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:37 pm

    We renew our vows every 5 years…I’m gonna have to be more creative in 2010 with the ensem…white leather hip huggers?! Hubba Hubba

    Did I just say hubba hubba?! Don’t tell anyone!

  11. prunella jones says

    September 22, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    Washable leather jeans? Sweet! My dominatrix wardrobe has just expanded by 50%.

  12. Miss Janey says

    September 22, 2009 at 1:04 pm

    “One of these days”? Miss J thinks- and she is SURE all of WendyB’s fan-base we’ll agree- that picture needs to run yesterday!

  13. Make Do Style says

    September 22, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Oh yes do show us a photo!

  14. KD says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    I have got to see you in that outfit!

  15. 39th & Broadway says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    You must, must, must post the leather pants photos NOW! Actually lets see the wedding dress too! Wendy as the bride needs a post!

  16. hanako66 says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    PLEASE give us wedding photos!!!

  17. Couture Carrie says

    September 22, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    Such a fun jacket!
    Need to see that wedding pic asap!

    xoxox,
    CC

    P.S. You can TOTALLY justify buying another pair of thigh high boots, darling, especially if they are colorful!

  18. lenorenevermore says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I remember the Stella McCartney’s collection…regrets for not getting the horse printed knit in Hong Kong’s Joyce! Oh well…life goes on, right Wendy?! 2001?!!! my…time flies~wooosh…

  19. Cafe Fashionista says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    That jacket is kind of amazing; I adore the detailing! 🙂

  20. Jaime says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:54 pm

    must. see. picture.

    please. 🙂

  21. Alicia says

    September 22, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    yeah..i’m gonna need you to post that picture sooner rather than later…LOL

  22. miss cavendish says

    September 22, 2009 at 4:17 pm

    Do show us your apres-altar halter! And U d heart that jacket . . .

  23. enc says

    September 22, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    You’d better post that picture now, or I’m coming over there!

    Washable leather pants? Oh yes.

  24. eyeliah says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    phew – that is one cool coat! great find

    apricot (my antispam word)

  25. MY Fashion Frenzy says

    September 22, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    YAY!! to the washable ones =)

  26. I. Grace says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    Washable leather, yippee!! Hopefully in a regular washing machine?! 😉

    We are all eagerly anticipating your post on the white leather hip hugger outfit. It’s like dominatrix gone saintly!

  27. Rosie says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Washable stretch leather? If they come in black, I’m broke.

  28. Lynette says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    OK, I can’t help it. The jacket’s colors make me think of chocolate and caramel. It’s yummy.

  29. Elizabeth Marie says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I bet the wedding pics are to die for! You are just too fabulous for words!

  30. alison says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    wow, i like the idea of stretch washable leather…i don’t fit into any of my older leather pants!!!
    xox

  31. Kat says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:05 am

    I agree with DS…you can rock that jacket!

    Looking forward to seeing you in white leather for sure!

  32. Sheila says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:11 am

    I need to see that picture! You are the best kind of crazy, Wendy!

  33. Sharon Rose says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:37 am

    You are such a temptress, I and everyone else wants to see this picture now, LOL!!

  34. Etrapar says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:50 am

    I can’t wait to see that picture! ^.^
    kises

  35. The Little Fashion Treasury says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:06 am

    Hi Wendy!

    Had to smile about your \”don´t tell Stella\”
    I loooooove Chloe´s horse 2001 collection, it´s one of my very favs.
    (hopefully the horse dress will return from Madame Paulette in the next days so
    that I can do another post about it..and about the new condition, I hope so much the stains are gown.. gown and away 😉

    Enjoy your day!!!

  36. Duchesse says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:44 am

    First thing I noticed is quality of leather- looks luscious.
    How do they get stretch into the leather? Think about it, it’s skin. You know designers, so tell us- how?

    What did MrB change into 🙂

  37. Clara says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:56 am

    WOW! amazing jacket!!

  38. Sheena says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:27 am

    Washable stretch leather jeans? Sign me up! I’d love to see the picture of your white leather hip huggers and halter top!

  39. Marta says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:48 am

    That jacket is awesome…and totally can’t wait to see your wedding outfit, sounds awesome 🙂

  40. pretty face says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    One of these days preferably being today, or failing that, tomorrow.

  41. La Belette Rouge says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:29 pm

    If you get the jacket you MUST wear it with the PONY tee!!

  42. Couture Carrie says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    P.S. Love that Ossie Clark topper you linked, WB!

    xoxox,
    CC

  43. Kristin says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:37 pm

    I totally hate washing my jeans. I get them broken in just right and then I spill something on them. Sigh. Excited about tonight!!

  44. Winnie says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    That jacket is unbelievable! The wedding outfit sounds so you, can’t wait to see these pics!

  45. Laura says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Thank you for visiting my blog! Haha, that jacket is out of control. Awesome find.

    P.S. How cool that you got to meet Phillip Lim!! Was he as nice as he seems?

  46. WendyB says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Laura, Philip Lim was really nice and VERY calm…I was impressed, considering all that was going on backstage.

  47. drollgirl says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    i LOVE the striped leather number. but i want one without the horsey. don’t shoot me for that! oh, go ahead and shoot me.

  48. Jess says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    Call me crazy, but for the longest time I stared at the horse applique and only saw a lady in harem pants with a green turban and black goggles. I just had to confess my error!

  49. Jillian says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    What is it about leather jackets… they’re really amazing I could buy a ton and still make room for more!

    I really like that this one is striped too very different!

    Hope you’re well miss! <3

  50. Honeybunches of Roses says

    September 28, 2009 at 2:35 am

    You always find the coolest pieces 🙂

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