A trend that started with Jordache and Calvin Klein in the late 70′s, designer jeans have made a strong comeback.

Dressed up or dressed down, designer jeans are a fashion staple among the 20-something crowd and are gaining popularity with high school kids and adults. Some people don’t understand the point of paying more than $100 for a pair of jeans, but plenty of others are willing to fork out $200-$300 for the latest trends.

We can probably thank Hollywood for keeping the trend popular. Heidi Klum was recently recruited for a Jordache ad campaign aimed at reviving their designer line. Many other celebrities have been paid to put a face on new designs while other have worn the jeans simply because they like them.

Even without a Hollywood budget, fashion-conscious women (and men!) love having at least one pair of designer jeans in their wardrobe rotation.

There are a selection of popular brands that you can find at your local Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus or designer boutique.

7 for all Mankind – A Los Angeles based brand formed in 2000, these jeans are sold in over 80 countries.

Rockin Republic – Founded by an avid cyclist and designed by former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, the distinct “R” brands most of their jeans.

True Religion – California brand established in 2002, telltale “horseshoe” emblem adorns pockets.

Diesel – An Italian design company created in 1978, diesel gained popularity across Europe and eventually the U.S.

Whatever brand you favor, the price tag reflects the quality, look and name of designer jeans. Some women swear by the flattering cuts of 7s while others claim the Diesel fabric is superior to any other. Ultimately, the consumer decides which design is worth their dollar, and as a result designer jean companies will come and go. The next trend is likely just around the corner!

If you’ve ever visited a store only to feel like the clothes you loved were only available in sizes much too small for you, you aren’t alone.

Hundreds of thousands of women search the internet every month for plus size clothing, and even more scour the racks at local retailers for fashionable but size-appropriate clothing.

Options are poor at chain retailers, but things are even worse at the designer level. When was the last time a plus time shopper felt comfortable going into a designer boutique? Chances are there wouldn’t be any pieces over size 10 (and that 10 is optimistic).

Who can blame you if you don’t want to shop someplace with “plus size” in the name. Plus sized women should be able to find the same fashion forward clothing available to the smaller-sized women that designers cater to.

Luckily, some designers are taking note and have created lines geared towards full-figured women.

One of our favorite designers, Marc Jacobs, announced that he will be launching a plus size line this year, giving some high fashion options for women who wear sizes 14 and up. Believe it or not, he is the first in the high-fashion industry to undertake this type of effort. Other designers argue that there just isn’t enough demand for plus size fashion, but Jacob’s line will be the litmus test for this notion.

We hope that other classic designers will follow suit and begin offering clothing for women of all sizes. Until that happens, some more affordable chains like Forever 21, Old Navy and DKNY have created lines that offer great looking options for sizes 14 and above.

Size shouldn’t be an issue when wanting to look your best, so love your curves and look forward to a fashion world that embraces designs in all sizes. It won’t be long in coming!