Touring the Atelier with Jean Rousseau

French Handcrafted Leather Goods

Jean Rousseau

Jean Rousseau was founded in 1954 in Besançon. Jean Rousseau has continued the tradition of excellence from crafting fine leather watch straps to cardholders, wallets, and leather accessories in a number of luxury exotic skins.

We visited Atelier Jean Rousseau New York, a satellite boutique workshop of the French artisanal maker of watch straps and small leather goods, and witnessed the creation of a single handmade watch strap.

Jean Rousseau was founded in 1954 in Besançon, the cradle of French watchmaking. Jean Rousseau has continued the tradition of excellence from crafting fine leather watch straps to cardholders, wallets, and leather accessories in a number of luxury exotic skins. Made-to-order Jean Rousseau pieces are available upon request, more info found here.

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Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This Winston 2 Wallet is an exclusive piece we designed in conjunction with Jean Rousseau, with an added slot for a small moleskine notebook. With a cash slot and 3 credit card slots, this wallet makes for a compact, functional piece.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This Winston 2 Wallet is an exclusive piece we designed in conjunction with Jean Rousseau, with an added slot for a small moleskine notebook. With a cash slot and 3 credit card slots, this wallet makes for a compact, functional piece.

Alligator Winston 2 Wallet - Dark Brown

Alligator Winston 2 Wallet

Dark Brown

Alligator Winston 2 Wallet - Black

Black

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This card holder features a folded design. As with all Jean Rousseau products the stitching and hand finishing is extremely precise.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This card holder features a folded design. As with all Jean Rousseau products the stitching and hand finishing is extremely precise.

Grain Calf Business Card Holder - Blue

Grain Calf Business Card Holder

Blue

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This billfold features 6 card slots, 2 note pockets, and 2 slip pockets, making for a beautiful, yet functional, wallet.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. This billfold features 6 card slots, 2 note pockets, and 2 slip pockets, making for a beautiful, yet functional, wallet.

Vegetable Tanned Calf Hipster Wallet - Cognac

Vegetable Tanned Calf Hipster Wallet

Cognac

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. This model is something special, made up exclusively for The Armoury, using Drake’s tie silk. Based on an adaptation of the classique pattern, this strap features a modest taper, clean edges, and a low profile, perfect for vintage watches.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. This model is something special, made up exclusively for The Armoury, using Drake’s tie silk. Based on an adaptation of the classique pattern, this strap features a modest taper, clean edges, and a low profile, perfect for vintage watches.

Silk Barathea Watch Strap - Black / 18/16

Silk Barathea Watch Strap

Black / 18/16

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. This model is something special, made up exclusively for us with Drake’s tie silk. Based on an adaptation of the classique pattern, it is slightly straighter, with a modest taper, clean edges, and a low profile, which works great with vintage watches.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. This model is something special, made up exclusively for us with Drake’s tie silk. Based on an adaptation of the classique pattern, it is slightly straighter, with a modest taper, clean edges, and a low profile, which works great with vintage watches.

Silk Floral Print Watch Strap - Green / 20/18

Silk Floral Print Watch Strap

Green / 20/18

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. The classique model strap features a slight taper, a modest height, and edge stitching. Perfect for a vintage or modern watch.

Jean Rousseau has been making luxury leather goods in their Besançon workshop since 1954. Specializing in exotic hides like ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides and also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. The classique model strap features a slight taper, a modest height, and edge stitching. Perfect for a vintage or modern watch.

Classique Matte Alligator Watch Strap - Olive / 18

Classique Matte Alligator Watch Strap

Olive / 18

Classique Matte Alligator Watch Strap - Black / 18

Black / 18

Founded in 1954 in Besançon, the cradle of French watchmaking, Jean Rousseau has continued the tradition of excellence from crafting fine leather watch straps to cardholders, wallets, and leather accessories in a number of luxury exotic skins.

Specializing in exotic hides such as ostrich, Louisiana alligator, and lizard, Jean Rousseau takes extreme precaution when selecting their hides. The operation also boasts an in-house tannery and finishing workshop. Jean Rousseau ensures ethical sourcing of materials.

Available in Hong Kong and New York year round.

Jean Rousseau was founded in 1954 in Besançon. Jean Rousseau has continued the tradition of excellence from crafting fine leather watch straps to cardholders, wallets, and leather accessories in a number of luxury exotic skins. 

Jean Rousseau

Alligator Winston 2 Wallet - Dark Brown

Alligator Winston 2 Wallet - Black

Grain Calf Business Card Holder - Blue

Vegetable Tanned Calf Hipster Wallet - Cognac

Touring the Atelier with Jean Rousseau

Silk Barathea Watch Strap - Black

Silk Floral Print Watch Strap - Green

Classique Matte Alligator Watch Strap - Olive

Classique Matte Alligator Watch Strap - Black

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Touring the Atelier with Jean Rousseau