Carpenter jeans from the Lee X Basquiat capsule. Cut in a classic high-rise silhouette with a wide-leg that broadens into an a-line silhouette towards the hem. Complete with Basquiat’s artwork printed at the cuffs. © 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.