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She may not have been old enough to remember the ’80s properly, but Ashley Tisdale, who was born in 1986, is helping revive the decade by bringing acid-washed jeans back. The singer has been spotted out- and- about in L.A. wearing a pair of distressed acid-washed Jet jeans– and she’s not the only one! Trendsetter Nicole Richie has also been spotted rocking the same pair around town! While we will always fondly remember Molly Ringwald and Elisabeth Shue’s flower headpieces and taffeta dresses, we aren’t sure we have the same feelings towards acid-washed jeans. You be the judge! Vote on whether you want to see acid-washed jeans make a comeback.

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Looking for jeans with a $200 fit without the price tag?  Look no further than Gap’s latest denim line — the 1969 Premium Jeans Collection.  From Halle Berry and Molly Sims to Ashlee Simpson and Emma Roberts, fashion forward celebs jammed to tunes spun by Joel Madden Thursday night, while perusing the new wallet-friendly collection at the 1969 Jeans Shop, a temporary pop-up shop on trendy Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood.  And the ladies couldn’t stop raving about the line, which features 14 different styles for men and women in the softest denim and most stylish washes, all for under $60.  “Gap is always good at the classic jeans — they fit [well] and they’re easy to wear,” Simpson told PEOPLE.  And she wasn’t the only enthusiast. The favorite pick of the evening?  The “Always Skinny” jean, rocked by Berry, Cobb, Roberts, and Entourage’s Constance Zimmer.  “I just picked up four, five new pairs,” confessed Roberts.  Gap creative director Patrick Robinson is to thank for the new recessionista obsession: Robinson spent a year and a half fine-tuning the line, from shopping around for fabrics, and teaching factories how to make those perfect hand-made finishes, to working with several body types to master that perfect fit.  “For me, honestly, these are the best fitting jeans in the world.  We’ll go up against any brand of any jean, and these fit better,” says Robinson.  “We want[ed] jeans that, for women, make you have the best butt in the world. You want to be able to wear these on a date, you want to be able to wear them out on those nice steak dinners.” And we will – It’s hard to say no to booty- and wallet-friendly jeans!  The Gap 1969 Jeans Collection is available in Gap stores and online at gap.com starting August 13. – By Shruti Dhalwala

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Stars like Cameron Diaz, Beyonce, Rihanna and more are embracing summer’s ripped jean trend and Kim Kardashian is no exception. The reality star took to her official website to blog about her new favorite piece of clothing. “Right now, ripped jeans are my absolute favorite thing!” she writes. “I have replaced my leggings look with a ripped jean look!” Kim showed off her new look while out to lunch in L.A. by pairing Bebe jeans with an Elizabeth and James over-sized blouse. Her Bebe jeans weren’t the only thing Kim saved on — she boasts that she scored her studded Louboutin booties for 60% off! And while Kim can have her pick of any designer jeans, the star says she is loving Bebe. “They are my new favorite jeans! They fit me so good!” she blogs. We are loving the ripped jeans look and are happy to see them replacing leggings. Tell us: Have you traded your leggings for ripped jeans?

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She might not be launching her own eponymous line like her Hills costar Lauren Conrad, but Audrina Patridge is making a mark in the fashion world by striking a pose for Divine Rights of Denim. The reality star is the face of the line’s Spring/Summer ‘09 ads — which she also helped merchandise and style. Audrina’s ads will be hitting magazines starting in March issues, but we’re bringing you this exclusive image — just for PEOPLE.com readers. Divine Rights of Denim is already a star-favorite brand, with everyone from Audrina and Lauren to Jessica Alba having been spotted in the label. But with prices mostly under $100, the jeans are also a possibility for the non-celebs among us. Shop the line and check out other celebrities in Divine Rights of Denim at ardenb.com. Tell us: What do you think of Audrina’s ad?

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As if is being nominated for a Golden Globe wasn’t enough, the Tudors hearttrob is striking a pose for Energie Jeans, a division of Miss Sixty. The campaign features Jonathan Rhys Meyers in a variety of denim-based looks which perfectly capture the rock ‘n roll attitude of the Energie brand. Whether he is in his ornate King Henry the VII costumes on the set of The Tudors or rocking Energie jeans, we think Jonathan is nothing short of royally sexy — a perfect choice for Energie. Tell us: What do you think of Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Energie ads?

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In honor of their 30th anniversary, Diesel has created a special “Dirty Thirty” pair of jeans. The limited-edition jeans will be available on October 10th for one day only at select Diesel stores. To say thanks to Diesel fans everywhere, the Italian denim brand is offering them for only $50 — Diesel jeans normally start at $160. The “Dirty Thirty” jeans will be available in two top selling styles: Matic for women and Heeven for men. Each pair will feature unique back pocket detailing with the xXx sign in Roman numerals to represent the anniversary along with words “Dirty Thirty.” Click here to find a participating store near you, or get the jeans online at diesel.com. Be sure to get there early — the “Dirty Thirty” jeans are available on a first-come-first-served basis and are expected to go fast.

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Heidi Klum knows what it takes to make a good pair of jeans, and she’s not afraid to shake it! “It’s very important to have a little bit of something fun on the butt,” she told PEOPLE Tuesday, shaking her derriere at an event to celebrate the launch of her fall/winter 2008 denim line, Heidi Klum by Jordache. The model and Project Runway judge wore a sheer blouse and a pair of jeans from her line — complete with “booty bling” on the back pocket — to greet fans and sign autographs at Bloomindgale’s in Manhattan on Tuesday. Working on the line, Klum learned that how a pair of jeans fits on a girl’s behind is the most important thing to consider when designing. “The first thing girls do [when putting on a pair of jeans] is turn around and look in the mirror and they look what their butts look like,” she said. “It just has to look right and as perfect as possible.” Unfortunately, her jeans were the only thing Klum wanted to talk about, playing coy when asked about recent reports that Jennifer Lopez would be the guest judge for Runway’s season finale. “Maybe,” she said with a grin. – Chris Willard

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Tim Gunn is never shy about his opinions on Project Runway — calling a dress a “pterodactyl out of a gay Jurassic Park” isn’t exactly holding back. And when PEOPLE talked to the debonair fashion expert at the Tide and Downy Total Care Launch Party, he expressed his disapproval of Katie Holmes’s recent penchant for fall’s new baggy jeans. “I have to say, Katie Holmes has become so much more sophisticated in so many ways, but I think she’s in a dip right now. I can’t explain it.” Gunn actually sees the adaptation of the new look as a move back towards her younger look, saying “She ascended from this tomboyish waif look to an incredible sexy sophisticate. We realize how much style she’s capable of. I don’t get it.” But for those of us who are digging Katie’s baggy look (also spotted on Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston), Gunn does give us hope. “With the right shape, it can work very well.” – Jessica Gold Haralson

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As if a Number One album wasn’t enough for the Making the Band alums, Danity Kane has teamed up with teen retailer Dollhouse to create a special line of denim inspired by their new album Welcome to the Dollhouse  . Infusing each of their individual styles with Dollhouse’s youthful and trendy attitude, the collaboration has produced a denim collection that is meant for all body types and budgets. Expect distressed denim, hand-painted detailing on pockets and seaming, gel embroideries and novelty patterns with metal and zipper details — all retailing at $58. The line will hit Macy’s and Dollhouse.com on November 1 before expanding to other retailers. Tell us: Will you wear Danity Kane for Dollhouse?

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Look familiar? Kim Kardashian teamed up with Radar magazine to re-create Brooke Shields’s legendary Calvin Klein ads from 1980. The notorious ads showcasing a 14-year-old Brooke purring that nothing comes between her and her Calvins caused quite a controversary when they first hit magazines and billboards. Now, Radar’s September cover girl shows off her famous assets in Brooke’s iconic poses in a selection of jeans — ironically none of them Calvin Kleins — including Jordache, J Brand, Bongo, Rag & Bone and Serfontaine. Check out all Kim’s poses at Radar Online. Tell us: What do you think of Kim’s denim spread?

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It’s been hard to miss Katie Holmes’s recent style switch-up since arriving to New York to start rehearsals for her Broadway debut. Gone are the chic dresses and sleek bob — instead, Katie has been sporting a shorter, wispier ‘do and tons of baggy denim. In fact, we’ve spotted Katie in the same pair of baggy, pegged jeans multiple times in the past week! Turns out that they are the $360 “Barracuda” style from the celeb-fave men’s Prps line — in fact, David Beckham swears by them (and wife Victoria borrows them from him literally!). Prps is even coming out with a women’s style for fall based on how much women love the men’s line, appropriately called “the Boyfriend.” We know Katie is onto a huge fall trend here — she’s not the only star we’ve spotted in baggy jeans lately — but we can’t quite get adjusted to her new look! We want to know what you think. Tell us: What do you think of Katie’s new look? Do you love her jeans as much as she does?

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Sheryl Crow didn’t have to look any further than her own closet to find the inspiration for her new Bootheel Trading Co. line of jeans, vests and T-shirts. “I have an incredible amount of vintage that I’ve collected over the years,” says Crow, whose line (named after where she grew up — “the boot heel of Missouri”) debuts in Dillard’s department stores on Aug. 7. “My style is very Americana. I gravitate to pieces that are American by nature, either western or Depression-era.” When she’s not on tour supporting her latest album, Detours, you’ll find the Grammy winner at home on her Tennessee ranch with her 15-month-old son Wyatt, 16 horses and two Labradors. “I do almost everything in jeans, except sleep,” says Crow, 46, who wanted the denim-based line she calls “comfortable and earthy” to still be affordable for her friends back home. “Denim has become so high-priced as of late. My friends back home don’t want to spend $250 for a pair of jeans. I want them to be able to walk into a medium-priced store and be able to afford a cool pair of jeans for less than 100 bucks.” Crow’s most expensive jeans are $69, with shirts staring at $29 — click here to see the whole line at dillards.com. Tell us: Will you buy Crow’s line? — Marisa Laudadio and Bethany Lye

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All eyes are on the stars of Speed Racer as they make their way around the globe promoting their stylish new movie. . .so what gives with all the mismatched denim? First Emile Hirsch hit the L.A. premiere in his faded denim jacket and jeans, and then Christina Ricci mirrored the look while making her way to her London hotel. We love the solidarity between co-stars, but how about stepping it up a notch? Tell us: Do you wear denim jackets with your jeans?

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Fergie’s talent for pulling off just about any kind of look makes her one of our favorite fashionistas. We dig her tough-girl concert style and love to see her heat up red carpet in sexy, refined gowns like this chic Calvin Klein. Never afraid to take a risk, she’s jumped on the light-wash denim trend and taken it for a tie-dye spin. It’s not our favorite Fergalicious moment, but we do like how she pairs the bold jeans with a tailored, classic button-down and pulls it all together with a bright belt to keep the rocker-chic look from crashing into Woodstock territory. Tell us: Would you wear tie-dyed jeans?

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The blogosphere has been buzzing with reports that Victoria Beckham’s dVb denim line is being dropped from several top retailers, including L.A.’s famous Fred Segal and Kitson boutiques. Turns out that while the line isn’t dropped from Kitson, it’s definitely not performing up to expectation — and that’s being attributed to Posh’s laissez-faire attitude. Kitson owner Fraser Ross tells PEOPLE, “She’s not supporting the line. It’s not good for her brand and not good for her endorsements. In a tough economy, you need to be in partnership with the people that are selling your line to your fans. That’s the bottom line.” And it’s not like she’s not nearby. Ross tells PEOPLE that “Victoria lives fifteen minutes from the store. That’s just bad business.” But, he hasn’t given up hope in reviving the line and is in talks with her people to prop up the ailing sales. “We haven’t dumped it. Hopefully there will be some kind of resolution.” If you want to boost dVb’s sales, click here to check out the line at shopkitson.com.

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The Jumpers actress is the latest celeb to add fashion designer to her list of accomplishments. Teaming up with DKNY Jeans, Rachel Bilson will be designing a juniors sportswear line that includes everything from jackets, dresses and jeans to knits. WWD reports the former O.C. star has been looking for a company to collaborate with for awhile and settled on DKNY Jeans for her Edie Rose line because her fans really like the brand. Rachel Bilson has long since been one of our favorite fashionistas, wowing us with glamorous red carpet dresses and enviable street style. We cannot wait to see what she has in store for her own line– maybe some California cool mixed with quirky high fashion? Rachel’s complete line will hit major department stores such as Macy’s, Dillard’s and Nordstrom in September 2008. Tell us: Will you buy Rachel’s Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans line?

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Victoria Beckham may wear her jeans as skinny as possible, but she’s got a double standard for the guys in her life. “I think guys should wear jeans big and baggy, with a big pair of boots or flip-flops — exactly how you see David when he’s out in his jeans and T-shirt,” she tells DNR. “Do not pull them up tight and have your bulge showing. Let it hang!” So she’s adding men’s styles to her already successful denim line dVb, but as stylish as she and husband David Beckham are, she insists this is a line for real men. “If you are a man that likes really skinny jeans, very fashiony, this isn’t really the line for you. I didn’t want anything too tight around the crotch. That really repulses me.” Expect to see bootcut styles with faded washes, with prices ranging from $220 to $285, that all were roadtested on her fashionable husband. “When I get the prototypes, I try them on him. He says they are the best-fitting jeans he’s ever had,” explains Beckham. And in case you think that Victoria isn’t doing her fair share of work, she defends herself to DNR. “I’m a complete control freak and I want everything to be perfect. I’m not doing a Britney Spears and just putting my name on something and saying, ‘Sell this perfume.’ This is a real passion of mine. People think all I do is go shopping like a miserable cow, but, in actual fact, I work bloody hard.”

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When it comes to denim, celebrities like Katherine Heigl, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Hudgens, Miley Cyrus, Halle Berry, Hilary Duff and more live in their J Brand jeans. Now you can too! Get your hands on J Brand jeans at 20% off by entering “jbrandpeople” at checkout when you shop the styles at revolveclothing.com. Offer expires February 6th.

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Katherine Heigl, Jessica Simpson, Kate Moss and Penelope Cruz’s “Love Story” wide leg jeans, with discount $161 (originally $198).

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Did you know that one third of all homeless people are under the age of 18? DoSomething.org and Aeropostale are encouraging more fortunate teens to help their peers. Together, they have teamed up to create “Teens for Jeans”, a campaign that helps young people donate their gently used jeans to homeless teens across the country. Celebrities like Rachel Bilson, Chad Michael Murrary, Hayden Christensen, Hilarie Burton and more have come together to sign used pairs of jeans to donate to homeless teens. Watch Rachel’s PSA and learn more about the campaign at Teensforjeans.com. You can help by dropping off your jeans at one of the 800 Aeropostale locations across the US and Canada starting January 22nd (drive ends Feb. 10th) in exchange for 20% off your next pair of jeans at Aeropostale.

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Kate Bosworth has gone from fashion plate to pin-up, as the latest cover girl for Calvin Klein Jeans. Announced yesterday, it’s the first global campaign for Bosworth, 25, who up until now has only modeled for Coach in China. The ads aim to feel “clean, pure and simple all-American,” said Malcolm Carfrae of Calvin Klein tells WWD. And despite the fact Bosworth is used to looking stunning on the red carpet, the starlet claims getting in front of the camera can be awkward. “It’s funny, I definitely feel much more uncomfortable modeling because it’s not something I know how to do,” Bosworth told Nylon Magazine. “When I act, I’m not aware of the camera; I’m just there with the actor in that moment. As a model, you’re very aware of the camera. What I enjoyed most about doing this campaign was finding and becoming a certain character. I think working with people like [photographer] David Sims and [stylist]Karl Templer, who want to find and shape that character, instead of simply capturing a pretty picture, is really exciting. So, this campaign was a little bit like an acting job in that way.” From what we’ve seen, we say it’s a job well done.