Inspired by the Spirit of New York City’s ‘80s
Art Scene, the Collection Delivers Timeless Wearable
Self-Expression for Men and Women
Today, Lee® announces the launch of a collection featuring the
work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Available globally, this
capsule blends legendary denim and groundbreaking art in unique
styles for men and women.
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Lee® launches global collaboration with
artist Jean-Michel Basquiat that blends legendary denim with
groundbreaking art. Photo Credit is: ©Lee 2023 ©Jean-Michel
Basquiat
Bursting onto the New York City art scene in the ‘80s,
Basquiat’s use of bright colors and striking graphics cemented him
as a global cultural icon and left a lasting mark on the
contemporary art world. Similarly, Lee has been influencing the
world of denim for 100 years, creating styles like the Lee Rider™
jacket, a true original that’s often copied, but never
replicated.
Inspired by Basquiat's unique sense of style and personality,
the Lee denim silhouettes and coordinates act as the canvas to
showcase his neo-expressionist artwork. Splatter-painted jeans,
boldly-striped sweaters and crown-adorned denim jackets seamlessly
blend with artwork like the “Warrior,” “Pez Dispenser” and
more.
“Lee has always celebrated originality, and in our 100 years
we’ve been part of American culture, especially the ‘80s around
NYC,” said Brigid Stevens, global vice-president of marketing, Lee.
“The Lee x Basquiat collaboration fuses art, style, and culture
together to deliver pieces that are timeless and also unique –
original icons made even more so with these iconic pieces of
art.”
The collection features men’s and women’s jackets and bottoms,
tops, tees, sweaters and sweatshirts. Highlights include:
Men's Striped Blazer and Pant – A nod to the often
paint-splattered suits that Jean-Michel Basquiat worked in, the
‘80s-inspired coordinates have white pinstripes down the outer
lining and are tagged with Basquiat’s famous crown motif. Mixing
vintage formalwear and streetwear, it’s an homage to the artist’s
most notable look.
Women’s and Men’s Laser-Printed Denim – Denim jackets, a
wide-leg overall for her and a carpenter jean for him are
laser-printed with some of Basquiat’s most popular motifs,
including his famous crown.
Men's Denim Rider Jacket – This take on the original Lee
Rider™ jacket reverses to showcase a print of Basquiat’s painting,
“Phooey,” a piece about consumption, property, and where we as
humans find ourselves among it all.
Men’s Long Sleeve Warrior Tee – This long sleeve cotton
tee features Basquiat’s piece, “Warrior”, a self-portrait that
depicted how Basquiat saw himself in the art world.
Women's Striped Pez Dispenser Cardigan – This
vintage-style sweater pulls its color scheme and bold stripes from
Basquiat’s piece, “Pez Dispenser,” with the work featured as a
patch on the front.
Women’s Cuffed Printed Carpenter Jean – The exaggerated
cuffs feature mural drawings from some of Basquiat’s greatest
muses, including sketchbook-style anatomy and his signature crown
tag.
Women's and Men’s Printed Sweaters – These sweaters are
inspired by Basquiat’s works and how they were a visual shorthand
for poetry about royalty, poverty, and life.
“Lee brought such a fresh perspective to Jean-Michel’s iconic
artworks,” said David Stark, the Founder and President of Artestar,
an international brand licensing and consulting agency representing
the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. “We hope this collection will
inspire a new generation of creatives.”
Price range is $65-$220. The collection is available on Lee.com
and owned stores in Asia, Europe and North Carolina, US retailers
Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters and European sites Zalando and Asos
and boutiques like Killiwatch, London, and Craemer & Co. For
more information, visit lee.com/Basquiat.
ABOUT LEE
Lee, a Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) brand, has been a pioneer in
purposefully designed denim and casual apparel for more than 130
years. As an iconic American brand, Lee’s heritage is filled with
fashion firsts marked by innovative fits, era-defining silhouettes,
and legendary details in styles for men, women, and boys. Lee ’s
youthful energy, unrelenting optimism and fearless confidence have
created generations of brand loyalists across the globe. For more
information, visit www.Lee.com.
ABOUT JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT and ARTESTAR
Jean-Michel Basquiat is one of the best-known artists of his
generation and is widely considered one of the most important
artists of the 20th century. His career in art spanned the late
1970s through the 1980s until his death in 1988, at the age of
27.
Basquiat's works are edgy and raw, and through a bold sense of
color and composition, he maintains a fine balance between
seemingly contradictory forces such as control and spontaneity,
menace and wit, urban imagery, and primitivism.
Partnership done in collaboration with Artestar, a global
licensing agency and creative consultancy representing high-profile
artists, photographers, designers, and creatives.
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