Late 1980s/Early 1990s Jean-Claude Jitrois Black Suede Logo-Button Pumps, Modern US 5.5/6

Description

A beautifully directional pair of vintage Jean-Claude Jitrois pumps in deep black suede.

The silhouette is streamlined and architectural, with a low-cut vamp, tapered soft-square toe, and high sculpted heel. Rather than relying on bows, buckles, or conventional ornament, each shoe is detailed with a vertical row of three round gold-tone buttons stamped Jitrois Paris.

Set against the matte suede, the buttons bring a tailored, almost military precision to the front of the shoes. Their warm finish is echoed inside by luminous metallic-gold leather linings and full Jean-Claude Jitrois Paris labels.

The heels are wrapped in matching black suede, creating a continuous profile from the heel counter through the base. The leather outsoles are marked Made in Italy, European size 36, and with a genuine-leather stamp.

Wear them beneath sharp black tailoring, a fitted knit dress, cigarette trousers, dark denim, or a narrow leather skirt. They are restrained enough to function as a black pump, but distinctive enough to transform the entire look.

Details

Designer: Jean-Claude Jitrois
Label: Jean-Claude Jitrois Paris
Estimated Era: Late 1980s to early 1990s
Production Status: True vintage
Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Style: Closed-toe pumps
Primary Color: Black
Secondary Color: Gold
Upper: Suede
Interior: Metallic-gold leather lining
Decorative Detail: Three branded gold-tone buttons on each vamp
Hardware Branding: Jitrois Paris
Toe Shape: Tapered soft-square toe
Vamp: Low-cut
Heel: High sculpted heel
Heel Finish: Matching black suede wrap
Closure: Slip-on
Outsole: Leather
Marked Size: EU 36
Estimated Modern US Size: US 5.5/6
Estimated Width: Average-to-narrow
Quantity: One pair
Condition: Good Vintage Condition

Fit Notes

Marked European size 36 and estimated to best fit a modern women’s US 5.5/6, particularly an average-to-narrow foot.

The shoes taper through the forefoot and may feel closer than a rounded contemporary pump. Some of the visible toe length extends beyond the natural toe line and should not be interpreted as entirely usable interior space.

For the strongest fit comparison, check the interior footbed length and widest outsole measurement against a similarly shaped pump already in your wardrobe.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition.

The black suede uppers retain their sculpted shape and rich overall color. Visible wear includes nap variation, gentle creasing, surface rubbing, light dusting, and small marks consistent with age and previous use.

All six gold-tone Jitrois Paris buttons remain present. The hardware shows scratching, darkening, and finish variation, particularly within the recessed lettering and button centers.

The metallic-gold interiors remain striking and clearly branded, with creasing, rubbing, darkening, and areas of finish wear. Fraying and loose fibers are visible around portions of the heel collars, particularly near the back openings.

The matching suede-wrapped heels show light rubbing and nap variation. The leather outsoles display substantial forefoot abrasion and darkening. Both heel tips remain present and show previous use.

No major tears through the suede, missing buttons, broken heel structures, or obvious sole separation are visible in the supplied photographs. Please review all images closely, particularly the suede nap, collar edges, buttons, metallic interiors, leather soles, wrapped heels, and heel tips.

Styling Notes

Pair these with black tuxedo trousers, a sculpted mini dress, cigarette pants, dark denim, or a narrow leather skirt. The gold detailing also works beautifully with antique jewelry, bronze hardware, deep olive, oxblood, and saturated jewel tones.

For a stronger late-1980s reference, style them with a sharp-shouldered jacket and architectural earrings. For something quieter, wear them beneath a long minimal trouser so the branded buttons appear only in movement.

Curation Note

Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling potential, and point of view.

Designer and Origin Note

The metallic-gold insoles read Jean-Claude Jitrois Paris and Made in Italy. Each vamp is finished with three gold-tone buttons marked Jitrois Paris.