Lee 101

Country

United States

Founded

1925

Category

Clothing

Lee 101 is a heritage collection rooted in the “Lee 101” pants for cowboys introduced in 1925 by the US-based denim brand Lee. It reissues archival jeans, jackets, and other pieces based on their original specifications and details, and also uses premium fabrics from mills such as Kaihara and Kurabo. Its broad lineup includes selvedge denim items, workwear, and shirts.

The Lee 101® collection elevates artisan denim by combining heritage-inspired designs, world-class fabrics, superior cuts, clean lines, and vintage detailing, all complemented by a curated selection of raw denim pieces.

In the Beginning Was Lee 101

• Lee 1889

  A premium line built around selvedge denim and workwear- and Western-inspired items, based on Lee’s archives. Officially positioned as “the pinnacle of craftsmanship,” it reworks Lee’s historic classics, such as the 101Z and 101 Rider Jacket, using contemporary materials and specifications. With an emphasis on detailed construction, including some items made in Japan, 101 presents Lee’s heritage at its fullest, in contrast to Vintage Modern / REISSUE, which focus on planned reissues and reinterpretations.

  Lee’s highest-tier heritage premium line