Buck Mason Faithfully Resurrects Iconic ’40s Silhouettes from Lee’s Catalog

I virtually overlook that Buck Mason has solely been round a bit over a decade. The Southern California-based clothier has such an appreciation for traditional kinds and classic Americana that their merchandise mirror the eagerness of their creators. And with a number of collaborations in current classic — corresponding to ones with English shoemaker Sanders, prepwear favourite J. Press, and Japanese agency 35 Summers — it’s simple to see why they’ve develop into a go-to for each impressed designs and old-school revivals.

However now, Buck Mason has partnered with one in all its largest names but, debuting a six-piece assortment with denim legend Lee.

The Assortment Overview

Whereas Buck Mason has simply been round since 2013, Lee acquired its begin within the late nineteenth century through the denim increase. And for this newest collaboration, Buck Mason has carried out “almost stitch-by-stitch reconstructions” of a few of Lee’s most iconic items from the Nineteen Forties, together with the 101B jean, 101J Rider jacket, and 91B zippered work jacket.

Let’s Discuss About Denim

Proper out the gate, the 101J Rider jacket is a “true ‘40s replica” that features the identical cropped and pleated design, the identical zip-zag stitching down the entrance, and the identical two chest pockets with metallic tack buttons. 

In the meantime, the 101B denims are additionally true to the ‘40s silhouette, that includes a excessive, scooped again rise and button fly like the unique. And better of all, these convey again the X bar tracks on the again pockets that had been launched in 1938 somewhat than the “lazy S” design from the ‘40s that had been arguably much less fascinating.

Each the 101B and the 101J are available in 3 variants. Each the darkish blue and washed denim variations function 12-ounce Japanese loomstate selvedge denim from Kaihara Mills whereas a 3rd herringbone twill model makes use of 10-ounce Japanese herringbone twill. All three are completed with Japanese {hardware} and given a basic black and gold Lee label. All of this stuff are made in the USA.

The Headliner

Whereas the recreations of classic jean jackets and pants are spectacular, many consumers will undoubtedly gravitate in direction of the suede model of Lee’s iconic work jacket, the 91B Rambler, initially made with denim however now sporting a good looking 100% cowhide suede shell. Solely accessible in a single variant, that is introduced in the identical design as the unique from 1940, together with a pair of D patch pockets on your palms, an adjustable hem, a zippered chest pocket, and a zipper down the entrance — the unique 91B was one of many first jackets to function a zippered entrance. The corduroy collar of the classic fashions has now been given the suede remedy as nicely.

What Else Is There?

Rounding out the gathering are vintage-inspired bandanas fabricated from Japanese rayon and that includes photos of Lee’s factories and Buck Mason’s knitting mill. Together with the brand new gadgets within the assortment, Buck Mason is internet hosting a sale of precise classic items from Lee’s previous. These all appear to be one-off gadgets and a few have already been marked as “SOLD.”

Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability

Apart from the one-off classic items, there was no phrase on particular version measurement for the Lee x Buck Mason Assortment, however if you would like any of those items, I’d act quick. Ranging in value from $128 for the rayon bandanas to $898 for the Suede 91B, the gathering is now accessible from Buck Mason’s web site.

Lee x Buck Mason Assortment

Buck Mason and Lee have collaborated on this six-piece assortment, highlighted with trustworthy recreations of basic Lee silhouettes kind the Nineteen Forties, together with the 101J Rider Jacket, 101B denims, and 91B Rambler Jacket.