1990s Denim Vest | Lei's US Women 's M

Size: US Women's M

Age: 1990s

Measurements: Model is 5’2”, Wears US Women's Size S

Damages/flaws: None

The Manufacturer

LEI (Life Energy Intelligence) is an American fashion brand known for its casual wear, particularly denim products. Founded in the late 1980s, LEI quickly gained popularity for offering trendy and affordable clothing aimed primarily at teenagers and young adults. The company focuses on combining fashion-forward designs with comfort and durability, ensuring their products remain relevant and appealing in the ever-evolving fashion market.

The Piece

The denim vest made by LEI, featuring high-quality denim and floral embroidery on the chest, represents a blend of classic and contemporary styles. Denim vests have been a staple in fashion for decades, often associated with casual and rugged looks. LEI's addition of floral embroidery adds a unique and feminine touch to this traditionally utilitarian garment.

The Style

Denim vests have been popular since the 1960s, often associated with the counterculture movement and later embraced by various subcultures, including punk and grunge. The 1980s and 1990s saw a resurgence of denim in mainstream fashion, with vests becoming a popular layering piece. Floral embroidery on denim gained popularity in the 1970s and saw a revival in the 2010s as part of the boho-chic trend, combining vintage aesthetics with modern fashion sensibilities.

The Features

• Material: High-quality denim known for its durability and comfort.
• Design: Sleeveless vest, allowing for versatile layering.
• Embroidery: Floral embroidery on the chest, adding a decorative and feminine element.
• Made in USA: Indicates a focus on quality manufacturing and supports local production.

What Makes it Vintage?

• Tag History

Well-known, popular brands or manufacturers like this one have the history of their vintage tags/labels documented online! Based on this research, we can be sure of this piece’s age.

• Embroidered Tag

Embroidered tags have become a trademark of vintage pieces since companies began to print tags in order to cut costs in the 80s and 90s.

• Made in USA

Policy and trade shifts in the 80s and 90s led to the US manufacturing in developing countries, making US-made clothes almost nonexistent afterward. American-made clothes are more durable and comfortable as they are made with higher-quality materials and craftsmanship, not to mention that their style is timeless!