Lee Reissues Limited Rider and Storm Rider Jackets

Summary

• Lee has launched a limited “Lee Archive” collection, offering a rare opportunity to purchase reissued versions of the iconic Lee Rider and Storm Rider jackets, celebrating American denim heritage and craftsmanship
• The collection features the 1948 Lee Rider, designed with a short cut and zigzag stitching for cowboys, and the 1953 Storm Rider, which adds an Alaskan blanket lining and corduroy collar for warmth
• Long favored by celebrities and designers, these jackets define classic Americana workwear and remain essential staples for Fall style

Lee has unveiled a limited collection of celebrity-loving Lee Rider and Storm Rider jackets to the Lee Archive. This archive capsule celebrates the jackets’ craftsmanship, offering a rare chance to own a piece of American denim heritage.

The jackets remain iconic across generations, inspiring designers, and reinterpreted in collaborations with Paul Smith, Buck Mason and Alpha among others. The Lee Rider was originally designed in 1948 for ranchers and cowboys, and features a shorter cut for movement, slanted pockets for ease and reinforced zigzag stitching for durability. Meanwhile, the Lee Storm Rider was introduced in 1953, adding an Alaskan blanket lining and a corduroy collar for extra warmth. This reissue celebrates workwear heritage of Lee Rider and Storm Rider and classic Americana defining fall style.

Check out the collection via the Lee webstore.