Jessica Alba may have been wary of colored denim at first, but as these 77 flawless examples prove, Jessica has more than mastered the ever-popular trend. During everything from coffee runs to family park days, Jessica has proved the power of denim separates, delivering an array of Cali-cool ensembles time and time again. Though she has a soft spot for colored and printed jeans, Jessica has no problem playing double denim duty (yes, you heard us, denim on denim that looks amazing!), working her bold bottoms with jean jackets, denim vests, and chambray shirts. Her balance of fashion and function is not only inspiring, but easy to re-create with items you already have in your closet. So dust off your favorite denim pieces and add a cool-girl twist with 77 Alba-inspired denim, chambray, or jeans looks.
Current/Elliott Nabs Top Celebrity Denim Label of 2012
From printed jeans to cool cutoffs, denim is a closet staple among celebrities, but this year Current/Elliott's cool-girl pieces reigned supreme among Hollywood trendsetters. Designers Emily Current and Meritt Elliott's on-trend styles have been spotted on almost every fashion star, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba, and Rihanna, just to name a few. See which other fashionistas were spotted in Current/Elliott in 2012, then shop the exact items for yourself.
One Pair of Printed Jeans 3 Ways
Printed jeans are everywhere right now. They're a fun alternate to your favorite go-to denim, and you can style them for so many different occasions, day to night. So we headed over to Barney's Co-op in Santa Monica, CA, and created three stylish outfits using the same pair of printed floral pants by Citizens of Humanity. Whether you want a casual look with a utilitarian feel or a polished daytime ensemble, or want to wear your floral jeans for a night out, watch today's Currently Trending for outfit inspiration.
Tory Burch Expands Ready-to-Wear Offering with Printed Jeans and Denim Jackets

Denim is about to become a big business for Tory Burch. The designer is looking to expand her ready-to-wear product offering to help the brand move into Europe and Asia markets, and jeans are her golden ticket. The first major denim collection from Tory Burch will be released this fall and include denim leggings, a denim jacket with washable leather sleeves, high-waisted trousers, and hand-painted silver jeans. Retail prices will range from $165 to $250 for bottoms and $295 to $425 for jackets. Burch is so confident that there is room for her classic updates in the denim market, she has confirmed the category will make up 10 percent of her clothing business by the end of this year.

