Top 7 Mens Levi's® Must-Haves

Levi's® has been making icons for over a century. But if you're wondering which ones deserve a spot in your closet, we've got you. These are the OGs. The forever favorites. The pieces that have outlasted trends, crossed generations and somehow still feel just as relevant today. 

Whether you're picking up your very first pair of Levi's® or refreshing your lineup of men's clothing, think of this as your shortcut to the greatest hits. From timeless denim to everyday men's tops, these are the pieces you'll wear now, five years from now and probably wonder how you ever lived without.

 Let's meet the lineup. 

When people picture a denim jacket, this is probably the one they’re picturing. First introduced in 1967, the Trucker Jacket became the blueprint for every denim jacket that followed. Originally built to work hard, it spent decades proving it cleans up pretty nicely, too. Cowboys wore it first, then outlaws, punks, rockstars and just about anyone looking for a layer with a little character. 

Its easy silhouette, versatile weight and unmistakable look have made it a favorite across generations— and for good reason. It’s also one of those rare pieces that looks even better after years of wear. Every wear adds a little more character, and every year it feels a little more like your own. If your closet could keep just one jacket, we’d make a pretty convincing case for this one. 

Our polo is proof that looking polished doesn't have to mean looking overly put together. Wear it on the days when a T-shirt feels a little too casual but a button-up is more commitment than you’re after. Throw it on with your favorite jeans and, voilà, you’re good to go. Odds are, it'll end up getting a lot more wear than you expected. 

For over 150 years, the 501® Original Jeans have been the pair that every other pair gets compared to. But before they became a wardrobe staple, they were simply built to get the job done. Back in 1873, Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis reinforced a pair of work pants with rivets to make them tougher for miners, cowboys and railroad workers in the American West. They patented the idea, accidentally invented blue jeans as we know them and, well, the rest is history. 

The beauty of a pair of 501® jeans is that no two end up looking the same. Some people keep theirs crisp and clean. Others spend years breaking them in until every fade and crease tells a story. Dress them up. Dress them down. Beat them up. Wear them for years. They’ll only get better. However you wear them, they become uniquely yours. And that's always been the magic of a really great pair of 501® jeans. If you’re buying your first pair of Levi’s®, start here. 

Finding a vintage tee this good usually takes a lot of digging (and a little luck). This one skips the thriftstore treasure hunt altogether. It already feels like an old favorite from the very first wear, and only gets better the more you wear it. 

Western style has always been part of Levi's® DNA. Long before it cycled back into fashion, the Barstow Western Shirt was already doing what it does best—bringing together iconic details with everyday versatility. Inspired by the durable cowboy shirts of the early 1900s, it made its way from the frontier to Hollywood sets before becoming a favorite of musicians, artists and just about anyone with a soft spot for Americana. 

Signature snap buttons and pointed yokes give it just enough character to make an outfit interesting without feeling like you're headed to a rodeo. It's rooted in Levi's® heritage, but it never feels stuck in the past. And here's the thing about Western shirts: they never really go out of style—they just keep finding new generations to wear them. 

Wear it buttoned for a cleaner look. Leave it open over a tee. Size up and wear it like a lightweight jacket. (Yes, denim on denim is absolutely encouraged around here.) 

From iconic denim to our timeless men’s tops, these are the pieces that have earned their reputation the old-fashioned way—by getting worn. A lot. Some have been around for generations. Others have become modern classics. All of them have one thing in common: they've stood the test of time without feeling stuck in it. 

Ready to build your lineup? Shop our men's clothing essentials and discover the Levi's® icons you'll wear on repeat for years to come.