Looking good in leather proves lucrative

China's version of The X Factor had little impact on the country's television landscape, but judge Zheng Jun's outfit has attracted wide attention from the fashion world.

The singer wore a pair of shiny skintight trousers in several episodes and most of the TV commercials of the show. The trousers are silky-smooth, but the classic black gives the pants a bit of a wild touch, which suits the rock star's image.

Fashionistas soon discovered the trousers are from French label Jitrois - a comparatively low-profile brand in China. Jean-Claude Jitrois, founder and designer of the label, immediately flew to China to promote his creations.