Lee Denim Jacket Date Tips?

To identify vintage Lee denim jackets, it is essential to conduct thorough research, consult experts, and compare the jacket in question with authentic examples. The world of vintage clothing is a treasure trove of style and history, and determining the production date of vintage Levi’s denim jackets can be challenging.

To determine the era of the jacket, check the jacket’s tag and compare it to Lee jacket tags found on the Vintage Motorcycle Jackets’ website. For example, if the label has a number 012, it means it was made in January 1982. The first two numbers represent the month the item was made in, while the third number represents the year in the jacket.

To date the Lee 81-LJ, three key features should help determine the decade the jacket is from: the neck label design added “Made in USA” in the 1970s, the standard Storm Riders use a gray/blue/yellow color scheme, and if you notice red stripes, your jacket was produced between 1960-1965.

To find current Lee Jeans, check the CA number and if registered later than 1997-09-25, you have at least one. The chest pockets have snap buttons, so it is unlikely that the jacket is much older than the 70s.

The first denim jacket, introduced in 1925, was especially loved by early Railroad workers and became known as Lee’s “Loco”. It has been in production since 1946 and is probably the archetypal denim jacket. It revolutionized Jean Jacket design and gave Lee a huge lead over other manufacturers.