Jeans from the exclusive Lee x Basquiat capsule. Cut with a flattering high-rise and a straight-leg silhouette. Finished with a mini Basquiat print at the front pocket. © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Founded in Kansas in 1889, Lee invented zip-fly jeans and has been crafting American heritage staples ever since. From Lee jeans in classic fits to our favorite denim jackets, they continue to create high-quality denim essentials.