Lee Apparel, also known as Lee Jeans, was founded in 1889 by Henry David Lee, in Salinas, Kansas. The company originally made jeans and jackets, but today, also manufactures shirts, skirts, belts, and children’s clothes.
The company experienced substantial growth in 1913 when they developed a Union-All work jumpsuit. In the late 1920’s, the company introduced the zipper fly, rather than the standard button fly. By 1960, the company had expanded and their products sold in more than 81 countries. In the early 1970’s, the company branched out into western wear, women’s clothing, and accessories, such as belts and hats.
In September 2020, the company announced that it was partnering with Selfridge stores to feature jeans made from recycled materials.
Today, the company is owned by the VF Corporation, and has headquarters in Merriam, Kansas. The VF Corporation is an international retailer of clothing. Lee Apparel has at least 400 employees in the US.
Lee Apparel, also known as Lee Jeans, was founded in 1889 by Henry David Lee, in Salinas, Kansas. The company originally made jeans and jackets, but today, also manufactures shirts, skirts, belts, and children’s clothes.
History
The company experienced substantial growth in 1913 when they developed a Union-All work jumpsuit. In the late 1920’s, the company introduced the zipper fly, rather than the standard button fly. By 1960, the company had expanded and their products sold in more than 81 countries. In the early 1970’s, the company branched out into western wear, women’s clothing, and accessories, such as belts and hats.
In September 2020, the company announced that it was partnering with Selfridge stores to feature jeans made from recycled materials.
Today, the company is owned by the VF Corporation, and has headquarters in Merriam, Kansas. The VF Corporation is an international retailer of clothing. Lee Apparel has at least 400 employees in the US.