Levi Strauss & Co. 501

A Japanese collector took it to heart and bought a pair of 1880s Levi's jeans for $60000 at an auction. Levi Strauss & Co. 501 is a classic pair of jeans from the 501 series that Levi is known for. Two other pairs of old jeans, one from the late 1800s and the other from the early 1900s, were purchased for $46,000 and $36,000 respectively. Levi himself was a previous buyer. Now, these most expensive jeans are estimated to be over $60,000.

Levi Strauss created his famous label in 1853 in San Francisco, and the jeans made by him and his company are still some of the most famous and expensive jeans today. He's even been called the dad of denim jeans and a classic pair of jeans created by his company can make a pretty penny. In contrast to other pieces of clothing, jeans only get better with age, which is why a pair of Levi's from the late 1800s were purchased for $46,000 and a pair from the early 1900s near This sold for $36,000 at auction. Levi Strauss & Co. 501 deserves to be one of the most expensive jeans in the world thanks to its sophisticated brand and design.

• Price: $60,000