Leepro Appreciation

[Guest rusholmeruffian]

Its an ace jacket.

Some rare sc leepros for sale

[Mich]

crosspost from the denim jacket thread.

Received this Lee Japan 101-J cinchback jacket yesterday, this is the 1932 model.

I'm very impressed by both the denim and detailling.

[crownzip]

Hi Mitch, Denim looks beautiful. Where did you order it from?

[Mich]

Hi Mitch, Denim looks beautiful. Where did you order it from?

Thanks, from Aeroleather, it was the only source where i could find it in stock at the moment.

[slowdownarthur]

Great looking jacket Mich, I've been eyeing them up myself.

What's the fit like?

[Mich]

Great looking jacket Mich, I've been eyeing them up myself.

What's the fit like?

The fit's fitted in the body with somewhat wider shoulders and sleeves.

A lot less boxy than the Levi's type 1 jacket.

[dnm_dnmz]

does anyone know how the sizing on LEE WWII 1942?

True or Down by 1?

[dnm_dnmz]

Double Post

[jstavrin]

Just a reminder: I've dropped the price on both my 1955 101z and Denime jacket substantially since I've posted them. A steal for what you're getting. Both are pretty rare items.

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=265736

[S-Town]

Are there any current, readily available SDA Leepro models available? I really like the look of the "Indy" jean, but those seem to be long gone.

[crownzip]

Here's a couple photos showing the progress of the Edwin wartime Lee's. Also. thanks to Mitch, I was inspired to get a Lee Cowboy jacket. Haven't had a dry denim jacket in a while so looking forward to see how it wears.

[Paul T]

Looks great. Nothing beats a morning walk out in the meatpacking district...

Oh, and I might make a July trip to NYC, let's meet for coffee!

[crownzip]

Paul, sounds good. Looking forward to hanging out with another denim head.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Been a while...

1930 Lee Japan 101Bs, 16 months:

[entertainment!]

Looks great. Nothing beats a morning walk out in the meatpacking district...

Oh, and I might make a July trip to NYC, let's meet for coffee!

Paul, does this mean you are coming stateside to promote your book?

[dnm_dnmz]

Here's a couple photos showing the progress of the Edwin wartime Lee's. Also. thanks to Mitch, I was inspired to get a Lee Cowboy jacket. Haven't had a dry denim jacket in a while so looking forward to see how it wears.

how you sizing on those pants?

currently i'm using 1930 lee-edwin size 34

i'm planning to grab those WWII lee

[Mich]

The fit on that jacket is spot on Crownzip, it looks really good with your worn in Edwin Leepros, they look amazing!

Glad to have inspired you.

Did you also find the sleeves on the jacket to be pretty long compared to other denim jackets?

Ben, those 101B's looks lovely, great color!

[setterman]

Here's a couple photos showing the progress of the Edwin wartime Lee's. Also. thanks to Mitch, I was inspired to get a Lee Cowboy jacket. Haven't had a dry denim jacket in a while so looking forward to see how it wears.

I assume that jacket hasn't been soaked or washed. Planning on wearing it as is? Looks good and fits great.

[crownzip]

Hey Setterman, You're right, it was dry unwashed in the photo, but last night I was caught in a heavy downpour biking home. Hung the jacket to dry and found it really didn't shrink any. I find denim jackets rarely need to be washed but if this one does need cleaning I'll treat it like I do any of my denim: cold water wash with a minimum of soap and hang to dry.

Mitch, yes, the sleeves are about an 1.5" longer than other Lee 101J's and Levi's 506XX jackets I've tried on but since the jacket was worn wet, fold lines have formed that make the sleeves fit a little shorter.

dnm, my wartime Lee's are marked 33 but measure out to 35 in the waist. They've been cold water washed about half a dozen times. Hope that helps.

[dnm_dnmz]

@crown

Great, i'll going down 1

thanks

[robbie]

Not sure where to post this : a little too big for me, but cool :

NOS Boss of the Road

[drz]

always nice to see CTB's evo

my pair of Real McCoy's Lee 101b, worn about 3-4 months

not much going on yet compared to CTB and crownzip's Lee, but some blues and bit of greencaste already peeking through. Looking forward to how they evolve, currently my favourite pair of jeans

[crownzip]

drz, thanks for posting the photos of your Real McCoy's 101b's. I've been rocking mine for the past couple weeks and like yours the denim is fading nice and slow just like original vintage Lee's. Have you washed yours yet? Looks like the Lee leather patch has shrunken a bit just like the real thing. Looking good!

[drz]

thanks, crownzip. I washed my pair 3 times if i remember correctly, first initial hot wash is to shrink them down, I think that's what makes the patch shrunk. And another 2 wash along the way.

How about some pics of your Lee, crownzip? I reckon they look nice in your last post wearing them

[mikedbt5]

Pics on an uncommonly sunny day , for April , of me and my lee 101z 1955 , thanks to JStavrin !!! also of my Sanders boots . 101z are W34 , soaked/washed once , measure waist 34 , knee 9 1/4 , inseam, 34 , leg opening 8 3/4 inches . Lighter indigo than most current/recent Lee repros but probably closer to any original Lee riders I have come across .

[CrashTestBrummie]

Jeans and boots like great!

But a sweater, in this weather?! You gotta be sweating, if the temperature is anything like in Brum at the moment!

[mikedbt5]

Jeans and boots like great!

But a sweater, in this weather?! You gotta be sweating, if the temperature is anything like in Brum at the moment!

Cheers CTB , I am actually wearing a thermal t shirt . Whilst it is sunny there is a breeze blowing in Belfast .

The jeans are long on me but i am double cuffing them , just wanted to show the hem in the pics . The yellow stitching really stands out on the lighter indigo .

As for the boots , well the Sanders are my go to boots but I cant wait to get my Malton back from Shoehealer .

[CrashTestBrummie]

The jeans don't appear to be making your arse look mahoosive, either - no small feat for a 50s Lee!

Hope the Maltons are to your liking!

[crownzip]

Several years ago Edwin Lee did a killer job reproducing the old 40's long L Lee house marked work dungarees from the 40's. I've had these going on eight years now. They really nailed the high rise, wide cut legs and crotch rivet of the classic work dungaree. The Lee label, buttons and rivets are all scary how true they are to originals.

[jstavrin]

Great fit, Mike. Glad they worked out for you.