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This is a reprint of the 1945 101-J, which existed only during the transitional period from riders to cowboy specifications. It is a reproduction of a rare design. Generally speaking, the 101-J was introduced in 1946, but this model is characterized by the fact that it uses donut buttons with “Lee COWBOY” stamped on all buttons while maintaining the silhouette of the riders’ type, a specification that predates that time. It is thought that this model was produced by diverting materials from the cowboy era, reflecting the shortages of supplies immediately after the end of the war. Although it is the same 101-J, the presence of the donut button counteracts the sense of déjà vu and creates a unique and powerful appeal. The simple woven label of the red-tag period and the simple notation with only ” UNION MADE ” and ” Sanforized ” also convey the atmosphere of the time.
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This work is a reprint of the model that is considered the prototype for the current 101-J. It is a milestone model that established a simple and sophisticated design that is still relevant today, eliminating elements such as pleats on the front and buckle backs that were seen in the early days of workwear. The suppleness and toughness of the left twill denim and the placement of the chest pocket, which is easy to use with one hand, provide functional beauty rooted in the workability of cowboys, while also offering a wide range of styling options. Against the backdrop of changing values in postwar America, these products embody the concept of “maintaining functionality while also looking sophisticated,” and even after more than 70 years, they have a universality that does not feel old-fashioned.
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This is a reissue of the 101-LJ from the 1950’s, an early model that later led to the famous “STORM RIDER” It is a reissue of the 101-LJ that appeared in the 1950s. Unlike the current Storm Rider, the blanket is not sewn into the waistband, a feature that was temporarily adopted when the shrinkage rate of the fabric was not stable. The inside flap is piped with denim shirt fabric, creating a unique vintage contrast. The blanket is composed of three colors (gray, charcoal, and orange), faithfully reproducing the atmosphere of the period, including the colors. The collar is made of 11-wale corduroy, which combines warmth and elegance typical of workwear. The tags are also reproduced in the same style as in those days, making it not just a reissue, but a “specimen of evidence of the evolution of American workwear.
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