Lee jeans and Lee Cooper jeans. Two of the biggest players globally they are in fact the mainstay of two separate Denim Dynasties each with an impressive history and pedigree.

Lee a US company, have been making jeans since 1889 and was founded by Henry David Lee. His first garment factory in Salina, Kansas, produced dungarees and jackets. In 1913, the Union-All work jumpsuit was created, followed by the first-ever "Overall" in 1920 - laying the foundation for Lee's early growth. Lee introduced many new innovations to manufactured denim, and the introduction of a zipper to their jeans in 1920 was a defining moment.

The decade of the '50s was a time of intense expansion for Lee as the company ventured into casual wear. Lee expanded its presence throughout the '60s, spreading to 51 countries and consolidating with VF Corporation in 1969. The company continued to expand its fashion lines throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, launching Lee National Denim Day? in 1996.

They now have an incredible range of styles and finishes from regular straight and slim fit, low waist, high waist, flares and the ever popular boot cut.

Lee's jeans have definitive styling and fit. They have a proven record in constantly producing innovative and trend setting designs which sit comfortably beside traditional jeans.

Lee Cooper started life as Morris Cooper Work wear in 1908 and began manufacturing jeans as leisure wear after the World War 11 ,changing its name to Lee Cooper at the same time.

Lee Cooper is the first jeans company in Europe. From 'workwear' and ?military wear? to 'mustwear' the brand continues to develop an international following, continually innovating fashion product design and pioneering in music, from its UK headquarters.

Lee Cooper has had a passion for denim design ever since the beginning. Lee Cooper are always on top of trends and technology, but know that genuinely authentic denim doesn't need to be over designed, over washed and overpriced.

Whether you like your jeans, comfort or easy fit, bootleg , stonewashed, used or even ?distressed and dirty? Lee Cooper Jeans can deliver And if you are looking for that retro 70's look bought bang up to date, Lee jeans have a ?used? 24 ? flared version . Their current best seller is the Lee Cooper 36 INS leg bootleg with a mid stonewashed, used finish.

The Florida investment company, Sun Capital Partners acquired Lee Cooper in May 2005, and with their investment Lee Cooper has expanded considerably, now boasting sales in over 70 countries. Lee Cooper now has 683 of its own stores, producing over 5 million pairs of jeans a year.

Lee jeans and Lee Cooper jeans both have their dedicated followers. If you are looking for jeans with a classy pedigree, quality, style, fashion and fit - you name it they've got it in spades.