Lee 101 Rider Jacket
Lee’s premium rebuild of the 1948 Rider in Japanese selvedge denim.
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Story & heritage
Lee says the 101 Rider is a modern recreation of the Rider jacket it originally debuted in 1948. The 101 line pushes the icon into premium territory while keeping the same slanted pockets, zig-zag placket and clean workwear shape.
It sits inside Lee 101’s broader heritage program, which the brand describes as artisan denim built from world-class fabrics, superior cuts, clean lines and vintage detailing.
Materials & craft
The official product page lists Kaihara 100% organic cotton selvedge denim at 15 oz, plus the classic Rider details: cat’s eye adjustors, slanted twin chest pockets, faded tobacco stitching and a regular fit.
How to choose & style
Pick this when you want the Rider silhouette with more texture and depth in the fabric. It is best worn simply — dark jeans, boots and a tee let the selvedge and hardware read clearly.
Because it is a premium piece, it also works well as the single denim layer in a cleaner wardrobe rather than as part of a head-to-toe workwear look.
