Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. When it comes to jeans, it’s hard to reinvent the wheel. There are ...

In the beginning, there was one: the 501. Over the past century and a half, Levi’s jeans have become a favorite of miners, laborers, rock stars, fashion designers and practically everyone in-between.

Jeans are a foundational component of most wardrobes, but between classic silhouettes—like straight-legs and flares—and more controversial ones (skinny jeans, anyone?), it can be hard to decide what ...