Lee Elevates Men’s Denim with Paul Smith

Denim earns its stripes in a new capsule collection by Lee and Paul Smith.

The U.S. heritage denim brand and British men’s wear combine aesthetics in a new 14-piece men’s collection spanning jeans, denim jackets, shirts and T-shirts.

The collection debuted at Pitti Uomo in Florence last summer. The capsule reimagines the Lee 101 jean and 101 Stormrider jacket, Lee chore jacket, western shirt and carpenter pant in exclusive prints and patterns that compliment Paul Smith’s Spring 2025 collection.  

A carpenter jean and chore jacket feature a Wabash pinstripe. A Western shirt is made with Kaihara Mill’s 100 percent cotton denim has a floral laser print. Jacquard denim is used for a collarless jacket and matching tapered jeans. The Lee 101 jean and 101 Stormrider jacket is made with Italian selvedge denim.

Logo tees and a quarter-zip sweatshirt available in ochre and dark blue round out the collection, which retails for $90-$450. Co-branded trim details give hints of color while a signature version of the iconic Paul Smith stripe is interspersed throughout.

Paul Smith’s connection to Lee begins in the 1970s when Smith began importing the brand’s painter trousers.

“I used to sell Lee in my Nottingham shop in the 1970s and they were important to me when I was first starting out. Getting clothes over to the U.K. from the USA was much more difficult to do back then and it was always so exciting to have it in the shop. They’ve got real heritage and being able to partner on this collection has been great. Pairing their expertise in denim and our knowledge of print and design is a brilliant combination,” said Sir Paul Smith.

For Lee, the collaboration with Paul Smith is another opportunity to show another side of denim. The brand has recently partnered with Diesel, Alpha Industries, Stutterheim and Buck Mason—each collection tapping into a unique part of its history.  

“Paul Smith is renowned for its ‘classic with a twist’ aesthetic which fits authentically with Lee’s timeless style,” siad Jenni Broyles, Lee VP and global brands president. “Fans around the world have been waiting for this capsule since June’s initial announcement. At Lee, we can’t wait to see the momentum and excitement the launch generates for both brands.”