I understand that you may have had your fill of Japanese-rockabilly-dance-club-related news today. I know that each and every hour represents not a trickle but a torrent of Japanese-rockabilly-dance-club-related news. But even though you may feel like you have no more room for Japanese-rockabilly-dance-club-related news in your life right now, I urge you to reconsider. Because I have a piece of Japanese-rockabilly-dance-club-related news that I believe should be shared far and wide.
Ready? Here we go. Yokohama Twistin’ Club—a rowdy outfit comprising hotfooted dudes who love Elvis alongside Japan-based rockers like the Cools—just teamed up with the folks at Buck Mason and Lee for a special version of the iconic 101J jean jacket.
Lee x Buck Mason Yokohama Loomstate Selvedge 101J Jacket
With artwork from Studio Shibuya and Japanese selvedge denim (naturally), it’s a perfect encapsulation of what makes Japan’s take on Americana so beloved by menswear enthusiasts. Recognizable but just a bit twisted—and with a huge emphasis on quality—it really is the best of both worlds.
Plus, the story is just plain great. Years ago, Esquire embarked on a five-part project exploring style subcultures around the world. (We visited Tokyo but focused on the more trad-leaning Americana fans.) The guys in Yokohama Twistin’ Club, with their slicked-back hair and cowboy boots, are proof that these subcultures are still going strong. And this collab is a chance to get your hands on a piece of that legacy. Of course, there’s plenty more to be had from the larger Buck Mason x Lee collab if the jacket’s not your thing. But if that is indeed the case, I do have one question for you: How on earth could this jacket not be your thing?
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