Leepro Appreciation

[robbie]

I need help dating a Lee denim jacket. The tag says made in the USA and the buttons say "Lee Riders", they have nothing stamped on the back. It also only has two flap pockets on the breast, no slash pockets or hidden inside pocket. Any help would be appriciated.I

More than enough info to help you here @ vintagemotorcyclejackets.com

[colgems1966]

for those who may be interested i put up 1942 lee 101b's and some original vintage 1960's lee 101b's 38/31 on u.s. ebay.

[robbie]

links please?

[colgems1966]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayIsapI.dll?ViewItem&item=170677 still have the 42's the original 101's sold about an hour after i listed them.

[jstavrin]

With a heavy heart, I've decided that I need to actually sell this. I've tried before, but removed the listing thinking I'd make an attempt at wearing it, but it never seems to happen. I just don't think denim jackets are for me. This is deadstock (mid-90s, I think) Denime--own a piece of history:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?p=2803737#post2803737

[devilish]

^It's super nice and if it had fit it would have been mine the first time it went up for sale but alas no. Someone should buy it, it'll age wonderfully like all Denime does.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Evening all...can any of you lot help with some information on this jacket? Just picked it up for £30 in TK Maxx and wanted to know if it was worth keeping.

Dry denim, no country of origin specified (although there was a similar one for sale with a different inside tag specifying China), and with a Lee Japan tag which, confusingly, gave a waist and inseam measurement so possibly meant for jeans!

Sorry for the overcast pics:

[entertainment!]

^Those tags are just like the ones on my repro of a 1930s Lee jacket from the Edwin Lee Archives line.

Here is the link for the 1946 101-J repro lot 1013

http://www.lee-japan.jp/archives/detail/archive13.html

19,950 yen (click on the raw color version)

You got yourself a super deal.

[CrashTestBrummie]

^Those tags are just like the ones on my repro of a 1930s Lee jacket from the Edwin Lee Archives line.

Here is the link for the 1946 101 repro lot 1013

http://www.lee-japan.jp/archives/detail/archive13.html

19,950 yen (click on the raw color version)

You got yourself a super deal.

Yeah? Happy days, cheers!

Might be worth other UK-based peeps on here having a gander in their local TK Maxx, then. I looked for any jeans, but no luck.

Kinda happy with the jacket, anyway!

[Guest rusholmeruffian]

It will be an Edwin Leepro Ben, possibly made in China with Japanese denim.

[CrashTestBrummie]

A damn good deal for thirty sheets, then...

[Maynard Friedman]

A damn good deal for thirty sheets, then...

You could've had it for free a few nights ago!

[CrashTestBrummie]

You could've had it for free a few nights ago!

Haha, this is true! I think the marauding masses weren't in the hunt for dry denim, so it would've been rich pickings!

[Maynard Friedman]

Haha, this is true! I think the marauding masses weren't in the hunt for dry denim, so it would've been rich pickings!

You may have seen a few pairs of Studio d'Arsonist about!

[CrashTestBrummie]

You may have seen a few pairs of Studio d'Arsonist about!

Are you related to Les Dawson?!

[entertainment!]

It will be an Edwin Leepro Ben, possibly made in China with Japanese denim.

The Edwin Leepro pieces that are made in china usually are clearly marked as such in English, so if it doesn't have that text it is probably made in Japan. The MIJ ones are usually only identified as to country of manufacture in Japanese.

[Skeese]

Nice find that Crash, will have to go have a look sometime

[Guest rusholmeruffian]

The Edwin Leepro pieces that are made in china usually are clearly marked as such in English, so if it doesn't have that text it is probably made in Japan. The MIJ ones are usually only identified as to country of manufacture in Japanese.

I was told by aeroleather some time ago that Edwin were moving most of their manufacturing, inc. The leepros, to China.

I would agree that most Mic have this marked. Tho I have had Edwin leepros with " JPN " on the wash label and "made in China" on the card flasher.

I don't think it makes a massive difference. Edwin seem all over the quality control of all their sources.

Problem for bargain hunters is that, with t k tatt's distribution expertise, all 500 of those jackets will be in Brum.

[CrashTestBrummie]

There were three instore, another 40 and a 38...a 42 would've been a better choice for me, although the fit across the shoulders on the 40 is very good.

I'm planning on popping down in a bit (it's five mins walk away) to see if anything else has made it onto the shelves overnight...

[Maynard Friedman]

Is it the same as this?

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=163

[CrashTestBrummie]

Is it the same as this?

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=163

Detailing looks to be the same...here's a very awkwardly-posed and quickly-taken fit pic:

[Maynard Friedman]

Looks a good fit Ben, I believe those jackets have a little bit of shrinkage in them. Do you have room for that?

[CrashTestBrummie]

Looks a good fit Ben, I believe those jackets have a little bit of shrinkage in them. Do you have room for that?

Possibly not, as I'd struggle to get the jacket comfortably fastened at the moment. Plus, I like my sleeves to be relatively long...might have to see if a 42 is lying around today.

Or just never wash it!

[Sympathy-For-The-Denim]

hi folks,

just an update on my 1966 101z, don´t know for how long i wore them but must be arround 1-2 years now.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Nice 1966s...kinda wish I'd picked up a pair when I had a chance. Lovely looking jeans.

These are my 1930s, around 20 months of on/off wear:

[mikedbt5]

hi folks,

just an update on my 1966 101z, don´t know for how long i wore them but must be arround 1-2 years now.

They look amazing !! . I never had patience with mine , pity as yours are great .Just bought two pair of 1952 101z in the last week for £99.99 http://www.unionclothing.co.uk/Lee/Lee_101Z_Rider_Japanese_Selvedge_Jean

Never had much luck with Lees' but hopefully these will work out . Bought mine to size and wear them high on the waist . Loose , but authentic fit .

Btw Ben , love the shooting boots on the shoe thread . You done it again

[whodini]

not a vintage nor a Jap repro; Lee 101J stormrider jacket from the Lee icons line

A question to everyone, where does the Icons collection fit with the 101 line? I know 101 is their "premium" line but a notch below the Japanese repro/collab stuff.

I'm just trying to figure out how much different this is from the 101 version other than it's rinsed:

http://www.unionclothing.co.uk/Jackets/Lee_Storm_Rider_Sherpa_Denim_Jacket_/

[colgems1966]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws?eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170682024805 i listed my Lee japan 1944 101b's 38/33 on ebay if anyone is interested. these are no longer made. also some LVC's and some NOS vintage Army khakis.

[daynym]

rmc taxi driver at one month. creases start to fade...

[xEMBx]

Where did you snag those?