60s 70s Lee Storm Rider Denim Jacket 101LJ - L

The Lee Storm Rider is one of the most iconic denim jackets of the 20th century, officially introduced in 1953 as a winter version of the Rider Jacket. Born from the experience of the HD Lee Company, which had established itself in the world of American workwear since 1889, the Storm Rider combined the ruggedness of denim with the warmth of a blanket wool lining and a corduroy collar, offering protection from the cold to cowboys and outdoor workers. Derived from the 101J, the "cowboy" jacket launched in the 1930s, it retained the same cut but added functional details that soon made it an indispensable wardrobe item for those who lived and worked outdoors.

In the 1950s and 1960s, the Storm Rider reached the height of its popularity: the trademarked image of a cowboy in a storm became a recognizable symbol, while the striped wool lining remained a hallmark of quality. During this period, the garment transcended the confines of workwear, becoming part of American popular culture and even appearing on the big screen, thus cementing its reputation as a timeless jacket.

Size 46 Regular - roughly equivalent to a Large. All text and images on the label are embroidered, not printed.

Union label present;

Wool lining with horizontal yellow and blue stripes, without the red stripes. Folded and sewn at the bottom of the jacket.

All this information helps to date the jacket - it was produced approximately between 1965 and 1970.

Condition: excellent, has a tear inside (easily repairable).