Lee x Marilyn Monroe: The Icon, The Pieces, The Legacy.

In celebration of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, Lee is honoring her fearless spirit, iconic style, and contagious confidence with the Lee x Marilyn Monroe collection. Built around the Lee Storm Rider jacket she wore in her final film and the photographs taken by Eve Arnold, the collection reimagines the looks that made her unforgettable, on-screen and off. This guide covers why the collaboration happened, what inspired it, which pieces are included, and how this collection proves icons are made to last. Then. Now. Always.

Why Is This Collaboration 100 Years in the Making?

Denim heritage, authenticity, and enduring style: Marilyn Monroe and Lee have always had more in common than a single photograph. Now, in celebration of her 100th birthday, the two global icons have come together again. Photographed wearing the Lee Storm Rider jacket during the filming of her final movie, captured by photographer Eve Arnold, Marilyn didn't just wear denim. She made it hers. This collection, 100 years in the making, invites you to do the same.

What Inspired the Lee x Marilyn Monroe Collection?

The collection draws from two sides of Marilyn: the woman the cameras chased, and the woman caught when she thought no one was looking.

• On-screen looks: The Storm Rider jacket she wore on the set of her final film anchors the collection's hero piece, a silhouette immortalized in flashbulbs and film reels.
• Off-screen looks: Eve Arnold's candid photography caught Marilyn between takes in jeans, a white top, and nothing but a pop of red for polish. It's this behind-the-scenes Marilyn that shaped the collection's more relaxed pieces.

What Pieces Are Included in the Collection?

Built to be loved. The collection includes the famous Storm Rider jacket, a coatigan, dresses, jeans, and tops, woven throughout with signature lip embroidery, custom trims and labels, and archival photography that brings Marilyn's story to life.

The Storm Rider Jacket

The Storm Rider™ jacket that started it all, reimagined for her centennial and immortalized in Eve Arnold's iconic photoshoot from the star's final film. It keeps its relaxed fit, drop shoulder, and classic corduroy collar, plus an upgrade Marilyn would've approved: four pockets instead of two. The blanket lining comes in an exclusive palette, finished with a custom Storm Rider and peach riser label, and a red lip kiss embroidered on the inner left cuff, made just for the occasion.

The Boyfriend Shirt

The shirt Marilyn made hers. Cut from 100% cotton in an easy, relaxed fit, this closet staple buttons to the collar for an off-duty look, or ties at the waist the way she wore it best. A tonal lip kiss on the cuff and a dual-branded embroidery at the hip finish the look and make it ready to be loved by you.

The Coatigan

Laid-back, chic, and unmistakably Marilyn, this oversized turtledove heather coatigan is inspired by one of the pieces she wore in her final photoshoot. The extra-soft fabric wraps you up in effortless warmth, finished with exclusive trims, a stylish knit tie belt, and hand-warming front pockets.

“The Marilyn” High-Rise Jean

This retro-fit straight leg sits high on the waist with back darts for shaping, an exclusive “The Marilyn” interior label, and custom trim throughout. Wear it cuffed at the hem, just like she did, or uncuffed for a little extra leg. Sealed with a kiss, a red lip embroidery for your eyes only is hidden on the inside waistband.

The Halter Dress

The dress that stopped the world once is ready to do it again. Inspired by one of Marilyn's most famous movie scenes, this halter dress ties at the neck, smocks at the back for shape, and cinches at the waist, with pockets for the practical side of glamour. Soft, flowy fabric moves with you, and a tonal lip embroidery finishes the look, a fresh take on a moment nobody will ever forget.

Tees and Sweatshirts

A red-striped baby tee nods to one of Marilyn's earliest looks, while our relaxed-fit graphic tees and oversized sweatshirts trade the spotlight for something quieter: Eve Arnold's candid photography of Marilyn between takes, off the clock and unposed.

Are These Pieces Limited Edition?

Yes, this is a limited-edition capsule celebrating one of Hollywood's most enduring icons. Created in honor of Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday and available to fans around the world starting August 20, 2026, the collection reimagines some of her most recognizable looks. It's not a mass seasonal drop; it's a collection-worthy moment, built on decades of shared heritage and a story worth telling again.

The collection launches globally, across the US, Mexico, Europe, Japan, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Ecuador, available at lee.com/marilynmonroe, Nordstrom.com, Amazon, Walmart.com, and select boutiques and retailers. It's a women's-only collection, sized 24 to 34 for bottoms and XS to XL for tops and dresses, priced from $47.99 to $187.99 USD.

How Does the Collection Bring Marilyn's Style into Today?

Marilyn could turn a plain white shirt into a headline and a jean jacket into a movie still, the same piece working just as hard on set as it did off. That's the spirit this collection encapsulates: vintage-inspired silhouettes meet contemporary comfort, designed to be dressed up or down. The perfect mix of grit, glamour, and effortless confidence, this collection invites us all to be like Marilyn and boldly step into our style, owning it in a way that's all our own. Then. Now. Always.

Marilyn Monroe: A Timeline

FAQ Section

Why is Marilyn Monroe still influential in fashion today?

Her style mixed simplicity with effortless confidence: jeans, a white top, one statement piece, a combination that still resonates today. She remains a muse nearly a century after her birth.

Did Marilyn Monroe actually wear Lee denim?

Yes. Lee's Storm Rider jacket appeared on the set of her final film, photographed by Eve Arnold, the direct inspiration for this collection.

What makes the Lee x Marilyn Monroe collection unique?

It's built on real archival photography rather than a licensed image, with a signature red lip embroidery detail running through the collection as a nod to Marilyn herself.

Are the pieces designed for everyday wear?

Yes. The collection reimagines vintage silhouettes with contemporary fit and comfort, so pieces can be dressed up or down with ease.

Where can I buy the Lee x Marilyn Monroe collection?

The collection launches August 20, 2026, at lee.com/marilynmonroe, Nordstrom, Amazon, Walmart, and select retailers globally.

How can you style Marilyn-inspired denim today?

Keep it simple: the Storm Rider jacket or “The Marilyn” jean, a plain white top, and one statement detail, the same formula Marilyn wore best.

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