The rare 1950s jeans worn by Marilyn Monroe, previously owned by Tommy Hilfiger, are going up for auction with an estimated value of $50,000.
For most people, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe is inseparable from her famous white billowing dress — it’s the first image that comes to mind when her name is mentioned. While the iconic halter dress designed by legendary costume designer William Travilla remains unforgettable, Monroe sported many other remarkable looks.
Now, a rare piece from her wardrobe is heading to the auction block: a pair of classic 1950s blue jeans believed to have been worn by the star herself. Julien’s Auctions is offering them this month with an estimated sale price of $30,000 to $50,000.
Marilyn Monroe’s charm, beauty, and grace are irreplaceable — but someone can at least own a piece of her legacy. The zip-up jeans, originally from JC Penney, were worn in the 1954 film *River of No Return*. Showing wear on the front leg, the inner label reads “1-68-1-0435 Helen Thurston A-713,” referencing Monroe’s stunt double, Helen Thurston. These jeans were previously purchased by designer Tommy Hilfiger for $37,000 at Christie’s *The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe* auction in New York.
An icon in his own right, Hilfiger owns an extensive collection of celebrity memorabilia, including pieces worn by Monroe — some of which he gifted to pop star Britney Spears and supermodel Naomi Campbell, according to Page Six. Interestingly, this third pair of Monroe’s jeans — worn by both her and her stunt double in the role of Kay Weston — is now for sale at Julien’s Auctions’ *Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit*, to be held March 27 at The Peninsula Beverly Hills and online.
In the past, Marilyn Monroe’s legendary crystal-studded dress worn to JFK’s birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in 1962 sold for an astounding $4.8 million. Designed by Jean Louis, the dress was reportedly so tight it had to be sewn onto her. Decades later, Kim Kardashian made headlines by wearing it to the Met Gala.
Could a simple pair of jeans ever rival the world’s most expensive auctioned dress? Unlikely. But these jeans offer a glimpse into a more intimate and understated side of Monroe — one that feels just as special to own.
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