Denim jackets are essential for men’s casual wear. The more you wear a denim jacket, the more you want to choose a good one that you can love for a long time. A strong candidate for such a case is the “101J,” a timeless masterpiece of denim jackets. This time, we will introduce the charm exuded by the “101J,” a classic denim jacket from Lee, one of the three major American denim brands!
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Lee, a denim brand with over 100 years of history
In 1889, Henry David Lee founded the “H.D. Lee Company” in Kansas in the Midwestern United States, dealing mainly in food and household goods. Because of Kansas’ agricultural background, the company mainly dealt in overalls and denim work pants such as Dungarees. At first, the company imported ready-made workwear, but after repeated import delays, it decided to manufacture its own workwear. This was the moment when the company’s history as the jeans manufacturer ” Lee ” began.
In 1913, the company began manufacturing workwear for car maintenance. Coveralls,” a generic term for shirt-jacket-type work jackets, and dungarees sewn together appeared on the market, and were recognized as the official uniform of the U.S. Army due to their high functionality. The company continued to create new items one after another, such as hickory stripe denim, herringbone, and other now-familiar materials, as well as the world’s first “Zipper Fly Jeans” with hookless zippers. The “101” model, which boasts a huge following among the Lee brand, became famous when James Dean, the star of the silver screen, became a favorite of the brand. Originally, it was made as a cowboy model under the name “Lee COWBOY,” but later changed to “Lee RIDERS” in order to create a broader image. Later, the lot number “101” was given.
The “101J” introduced here was created in 1931 as a western-style slim jacket, and in the 1950s it was favored by greased-up outsiders and high school students, who saw it not only as workwear but also as a fashion item. It was later exported in earnest to the EU, and was awarded the President’s E Award for its contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Various Lee items were imported to Japan at the time of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and boot-cut jeans became very popular among Japanese youth. Today, numerous vintage models and archival items have been reissued, and the company has been making cutting-edge products that keep up with the times while preserving tradition.
Four features of the classic denim jacket model ” 101J “!
Attraction of 101J (1) “Two round flap pockets that can be recognized at a glance!
The two round flap pockets are instantly recognizable as the 101J model. The slightly sloping design on the inside was designed to make it easier for cowboys to take things out with the other hand when riding a horse. The design of the cloth is applied from the inside, so that the outside of the bag does not have a three-dimensional appearance and a slim silhouette can be achieved. In addition, two parallel lines extend from the front pocket to the hem on each side. This gimmicky detail gives it an expressive appearance. Incidentally, there is an anecdote that Levi’s 3rd model 557xx, a well-known masterpiece, was inspired by this 101J design. This denim jacket with its convenient and sophisticated specifications is a classic denim jacket that is a must-have.
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Attractiveness of 101J (2) “When you think of Lee, you think of left twill denim! The beautiful “vertical fading” that appears as it changes over time creates a sense of being well-dressed.
It is a well-known story among clothes lovers that Lee is known for its left-hand twill denim. The characteristics of left-twill denim are softness and vertical fading. Left-twill denim is woven in the same direction as the twist of the yarn, which makes the weave a little sweeter and softer, and the fabric is flatter and softer to the touch. In addition, the weft yarns come to the surface, which allows the color to fade beautifully in the warp direction. Basically, most denim fabrics are right-hand twill, so by choosing 101J with left-hand twill, you can casually differentiate yourself from the rest.
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Appeal of 101J (3) “A smart silhouette that enhances your style!
The silhouette of 101J is characterized by a short length and a wide waistband at the hem. The shorter length makes the garment look lighter and adds a style enhancing effect. The wide waistband fits snugly to the body. An adjuster belt is provided on both sides of the waistband, allowing the wearer to adjust the silhouette and fit to his or her liking.
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101J’s Appeal (4) “The tag changes with the age of the garment.
While the design of the 101J has not changed significantly since its launch, the tags have changed several times over the years. 1940s tags, commonly known as “red tags,” do not include lot numbers; in the 1950s, lot numbers and size indications were added, and in the 1960s, lot numbers and size indications were added. In the 1950s, the lot number and size were added, and in the 1960s, a triangular tag was used for a while, but it was short-lived and changed to a rectangular tag as usual. This difference is a point of interest for enthusiasts, and if you like vintage, it may be interesting to choose your favorite denim jacket while checking the tag.
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