Rider Jacket
The tailored Lee jacket that set the template in 1948.
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Story & heritage
Lee says the Rider jacket dates to 1948, when it was created for Western riders and cowboys. The brand frames it as the first tailored Lee jacket, a workwear piece that became a denim staple with lasting American heritage appeal.
Its shape is defined by the details Lee still repeats across the family: zig-zag topstitching, slanted chest pockets and an adjustable waistband that keep the profile clean rather than bulky.
Materials & craft
Current Rider-family jackets use denim construction with a tailored fit, button front closure and the signature slanted yoke pockets. The placket stitching and waist adjusters are the small but unmistakable structural cues that keep the line recognisable.
How to choose & style
Treat the Rider as the cleanest Lee jacket: it works with straight jeans, boots and a plain tee, but it also sharpens up chinos and work pants. Darker washes feel more classic; lighter washes read more relaxed and everyday.
If you want one Lee jacket silhouette that can move between heritage and modern wardrobes, this is the obvious starting point.
