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

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- Published: 2026-08-11T07:10:53-07:00
- Author: russ

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 photos. 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**.