What about Jeans Jackets ....

[Dr_Heech]

More waffle...

Pre-registered trademark

There is one more earlier label with 'stormrider' (I have only seen one) which doesnt have the word 'Lee' in joined-up letters, which is the 1957-59 label. Pre-57, you have black tag with script, and pre-53, you have black tag with no script, just Lee (same as 101J) and where the script is on a white label underneath the black tag.

Zzzzzzz (i know..sorry)

[Happy Hooligan]

looks like the one I got is from 1970 or 71.

[Dr_Heech]

looks like the one I got is from 1970 or 71.

If you have 'Lee R MR' on the pocket label, then it's circa 1970 onwards (before that it was Lee R). At some point in the early 1970's, the lining changed from the re-used wool to acrylic (the stripes become vertical) in grey and yellow. The denim seems to have changed too.

Around c. 1980 they added two lower pockets.

Chucko's jacket (..well not yet), is the last of the true vintage Lee 101LJ's.

Check Fardin's posts on the Lee thread, with links to some very early repros from Warehouse.

[nednil]

just got my nudie conny black coated.sure look good now. hope they're gonna be awesome.

[jstavrin]

I think if you look back some pages there are some pics of my 507xx jacket. I got it on ebay before all the selvedge hype for like $35 new without tags. It is a great jacket. I just wish I had more chances to wear it.

edit: here is the post

X-post from LVC thread

Levis 507. I bought this raw off of ebay for about $35. I dont know what season, but the buttons say 822 (texas i believe?)

Beautiful. What size is it? There's one on eBay (well, recently de-listed, but I'm sure it'll be back up soon) and I have a feeling it'll be too small (it's a size 38). I generally wear a size M. Should I be concerned?

[jstavrin]

Does this look fake to anyone? I'm close to pulling the trigger on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-LEVIS-507XX-2nd-DENIM-JACKET-Big-E-501xx-1950_W0QQitemZ220499253511QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3356c79907

[blosom]

^ im sure that seller is legit, ive seen them sell lots and their feedback is good;)

[Dr_Heech]

Does this look fake to anyone? I'm close to pulling the trigger on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-LEVIS-507XX-2nd-DENIM-JACKET-Big-E-501xx-1950_W0QQitemZ220499253511QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3356c79907

Looks like an early Japanese version of the 507, but doesn't look fake to me.

[salaami]

now that's a LVC piece i'd be proud to rock. looks like e-bays the answer when it's time for a jean jacket

[eczerwonka]

Dug this out of the closet.I haven't worn it since probably 88. It was pretty dark when I got it in the early 80s and had begun to wear pretty well. Then bleaching denim became popular... sigh. Lol... it's still funny to look at now. I wore that thing literally to pieces back then. I can only button one button on it now The 80s were a lot of fun.

[Happy Hooligan]

^ heck in a few years the japanese market for 80's denim jackets will be huge.... save it and then sell it for thousands....

[eczerwonka]

^ heck in a few years the japanese market for 80's denim jackets will be huge.... save it and then sell it for thousands....

Ahahaha, that would be really funny. It's a small also so it would go quick Man... I used to be able to wear a small... and had a 29 waist... lol.

[akuma no uta]

Love the black flag bars. Got them tattooed on my wrist.

[entropy kid]

Sheeeet, I got one of those in the black metal/hard rock version. Back patch is AC/DC's Fly on the Wall if you can believe it, I used to love that record back in the 80s. Should probably take a pic next time I visit my parents.

[ChuckO]

eczerwonka great jacket. Now I have to throw some Suicidal Tendancies and Circle Jerks on!

[ChuckO]

Here's some more...

The first one is mine, the smaller one is my (ex) wife's which i bought her and which she never really was in to, so I'm keepin' it!

Labels...

Took me years to find these and alot of spondoolees..

Dr. Heech!!!! Good God Man those are incredible! Fantastic pictures. It's good to know they are sanforised.

[eczerwonka]

Sheeeet, I got one of those in the black metal/hard rock version. Back patch is AC/DC's Fly on the Wall if you can believe it, I used to love that record back in the 80s. Should probably take a pic next time I visit my parents.

Hell yeah! Please do. I had a couple little hessian skate buddies who did the same thing with their Metallica shirts as well back in the 80s. This could be a thread on it's own, lol, but I doubt there would be many postings

Now to follow ChuckO's lead...

[ty.stein]

Dug this out of the closet.I haven't worn it since probably 88. It was pretty dark when I got it in the early 80s and had begun to wear pretty well. Then bleaching denim became popular... sigh. Lol... it's still funny to look at now. I wore that thing literally to pieces back then. I can only button one button on it now The 80s were a lot of fun.

Fuck yes Time to hit the gym and revive that beautiful jacket

[ChuckO]

The Lee Storm Rider doesn't have hand warmer pocket's, huh? Doe the Levi Type 3?

[cheapmuthafukr]

no, no hand warmer pockets on the type 3... not till the 70s sometime i think

[ChuckO]

What the hell did people do with their shit? Didn't cowboys have car keys and sunglasses?

[Happy Hooligan]

What the hell did people do with their shit? Didn't cowboys have car keys and sunglasses?

real cowboys ride horses and block the sun with their cowboy hats...

[rnrswitch]

What the hell did people do with their shit? Didn't cowboys have car keys and sunglasses?

Car Keys? No cowboy worth his weight in salt would ever drive a car. Come on Chevy 2 ton.

Ahhh hell, I don't know what the fuck I am talking about.

[jstavrin]

Okay, so can anyone help me find a raw Type II jacket? I've been on the lookout for LVC, but I'm weary of ordering from eBay because I'm not sure how I should size it. Brand isn't really an issue, but I don't want to drop more than a few hundred dollars (for example, the FH jacket on Self Edge is too pricey). Any help? Cultizm doesn't seem to have any Type IIs.

[almostnice]

but they are able to get you stuff that isnt listed on their page.dont hesitate to email them,they are very helpful.

[Snake]

James Fabled is having 30% off Dubbleworks Type I Jacket. Made of Warehouse's oxidation denim.

http://www.j-fabled.com/mens/items/outlet/dubbleworks_18001_ows.htm

[jstavrin]

Just e-mailed Cultizm with no luck...Damn.

[Guest patchmb]

Okay, so can anyone help me find a raw Type II jacket? I've been on the lookout for LVC, but I'm weary of ordering from eBay because I'm not sure how I should size it. Brand isn't really an issue, but I don't want to drop more than a few hundred dollars (for example, the FH jacket on Self Edge is too pricey). Any help? Cultizm doesn't seem to have any Type IIs.

how about this

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://item.rakuten.co.jp/vari/lv-jk-71507-xx/

Or the sugar cane model, which is good value.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/sc11953a/

[Happy Hooligan]

Just an update... I finally wore my Lee 101J today and I have to say I really like it.

It fits totally different than my usual Levis type 3's I wear. Less boxy and more form fitting, Like a shirt than a jacket.

Also the cuffs are much tighter than the levis.

Just my fit notes on the Lee...

Glad I got it!

[jstavrin]

how about this

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://item.rakuten.co.jp/vari/lv-jk-71507-xx/

Or the sugar cane model, which is good value.

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/sc11953a/

Thanks, I'm considering that Sugar Cane. Can anyone speak for their quality?

A Japanese eBay seller found me a new 507xx 1950s Type 2 for 200 bucks. It's a Japanese size 42. Does that size sound reasonable for a dude who is 6 feet tall and approximately 175 pounds?

EDIT: Supposedly shrinks 1-1 1/2 inches when washed.

EDIT2: Or get a size 40 from that link you posted...It's 70 bucks cheaper but I have a feeling that it'll be too small once it shrinks.