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Lee vs New Era: similarities and differences

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Lee

United States Founded 1889

Streetwear · Outdoor & functional · Trends & youth culture

New Era

United States Founded 1920

Sporty & sportswear · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    New Era shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    New Era shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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Traits of Lee and New Era, shown relative to each brand.
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Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

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Minimal & basics
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Polished & dressy
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Luxury & heritage
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Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Trends & youth culture
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Sporty & sportswear
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Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
Lee
New Era
Country United States United States
Founded 1889 1920
Category Clothing Accessories
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Clothing Lifestyle products

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

Lee

  • Lee 101

    A premium line built around selvedge denim and workwear- and Western-inspired items, based on Lee’s ...

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  • Lee Vintage Modern

    A specialty denim collection rooted in archives, launched by Lee in 2017. Its core design approach i...

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  • Lee REISSUE

    Announced by Lee in 2019, this limited reissue collection selects early women’s products (models fir...

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  • Lee Extreme Motion

    Lee’s “Extreme Motion” collection is developed around stretch and mobility. It applies the same conc...

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  • LEE SPORT

    A sports-casual offshoot line developed under the LEE name. Introduced in the 1990s, it combined the...

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  • LEE PIPES

    Introduced by Lee in 1997, the “LEE PIPES” line targeted boys aged 8–12. It specialized in denim fit...

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New Era

  • NEW ERA® BLACK LABEL

    NEW ERA® BLACK LABEL is a derivative collection offering authentic casual wear designed to pair with...

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  • NEW ERA® GOLF

    NEW ERA® GOLF is a competition-focused line derived from New Era, built on its classic headwear and ...

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  • NEW ERA® OUTDOOR

    NEW ERA® OUTDOOR is a functional collection that brings NEW ERA’s manufacturing expertise, developed...

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  • EK BY NEW ERA

    EK BY NEW ERA is a headwear collection bearing the initials of New Era founder Ehrhardt Koch and pre...

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  • PERFORMANCE APPAREL

    PERFORMANCE APPAREL is an official collection developed by New Era to expand from headwear into spor...

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  • NEW ERA KIDS

    NEW ERA KIDS is an age-based line that offers New Era headwear tailored to children's body sizes and...

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Collaborations

Lee

  • 2026-01-29

    FREAK'S STORE

    A special-order project featured in an official feature as “Lee for FREAK’S STORE.” Lee is an apparel brand focused on denim, but the available feature listings do not disclose details about individual products or their release dates.

  • 2025-10-10

    BEAMS

    A lamb leather jacket in the “DUNGAREES” style, which originated in the 1950s, was released as a Lee × BEAMS exclusive. It launched in October 2025.

  • 2024-11-14

    Alpha Industries

    A 2024 global collaboration with Lee, centered on the heritage of American workwear and durable everyday clothing shared by both brands. The collection features outerwear and pants combining denim, Alpha ripstop, and military specifications.

  • 2023-12-15

    DIESEL

    Following a December 2023 preview for Europe and Japan, Lee released hybrid jeans made from upcycled and deadstock materials as the first installment of DIESEL❤VES.

  • 2019-09-20

    TOGA

    A collaboration between TOGA and Lee. Based on the style of 1950s Lee shirts, it incorporates TOGA’s Western elements and includes Western shirts, docking jackets, and pants.

  • 2010-01-01

    Vivienne Westwood

    A collaboration with Lee under the name Vivienne Westwood Anglomania. The collection focuses on denim and jeans, and also includes T-shirts and jackets.

Lee collaborations

New Era

  • 2026-06

    TWOJEYS

    As of June 2026, TwoJeys × New Era offers seven headwear SKUs, including the Realtree 9TWENTY, All Over Chrome Pillbox, Embellished 59FIFTY, and 59FIFTY Downflap.

  • 2026-06

    Hermanos Koumori

    As of June 2026, Hermanos Koumori × New Era offers three styles of camper caps in the Post Running High style, designed around the physical sensations of running.

  • 2026-06

    Billionaire Boys Club

    As of June 2026, Billionaire Boys Club × New Era continues to be listed. One 59FIFTY style is confirmed as part of the current collection.

  • 2026-02-28

    NEEDLES

    NEEDLES × New Era (February 28, 2026). Released three 59FIFTY models embroidered with the NEEDLES logo on the front and back, highlighting details characteristic of the brand.

  • 2026-02-28

    SOUTH2 WEST8

    SOUTH2 WEST8 × New Era (February 28, 2026). Under the guidance of NEPENTHES, the collaboration offered the 59FIFTY3 model, embroidered with the South2 West8 logo on the front and back.

  • 2026-02-06

    BAPE

    BAPE × New Era “Light Up SS26” (February 6, 2026). A capsule featuring a glow-in-the-dark 59FIFTY silhouette and design elements inspired by BABY MILO.

New Era collaborations

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