Exclusive capsule collection Lee X Jean-Michel Basquiat jean. Classic wide leg jeans in a rigid denim made special with subtle paint splatter and a mini Basquiat print on 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.