Lee has partnered with Indian Motorcycle, the first U.S. motorcycle company, founded in 1901, on a curated men's collection celebrating both brands' legacies.
Launched Thursday, the capsule features Lee archival silhouettes, including the Lee 101Z jean and Lee Rider jacket. The Lee 101 became a symbol of youth rebellion in the 1950s, when James Dean, who died in 1955, popularized the jeans and helped cement their ties to biker culture.
"Lee 101 represents the pinnacle of Lee's heritage denim, and like Indian Motorcycle, is designed with top quality and craftsmanship," said Sedgwick Cole Jr., Lee's senior director of global design, who said the capsule was inspired by the "significance of the Original Rider."
Key pieces include the Lee x Indian Motorcycle Rider Jacket and 101Z Rider Jean, made from premium Italian selvedge denim from Candiani in raw and black washes, with custom hardware and embroidery of Indian Motorcycle's headdress badge. Also offered are a herringbone Union-Alls jumpsuit, a chambray 101 work shirt and heavyweight graphic tees.
The collection is part of Indian Motorcycle's 125th anniversary celebration. "As two iconic American brands, this collaboration represents our shared roots in craftsmanship, individuality and the spirit of adventure," said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle.
The collection is available now at Lee.com in the U.S. and Europe, owned retailers in Europe, and Bike Shed Moto Co. in Los Angeles, retailing for $49-$279.
Originally reported by WWD