The A List: Denim

SAN FRANCISCO Shoppers at the Levi's store in Union Square love the 504 slouch skinny jeans ($48)

LOS ANGELES Neiman Marcus stocks True Religion jeans for kids and adults, like the Julie stretch ($172) favored by Madonna and Lourdes

SCOTTSDALE Arizona ladies cool off at the city's two freestanding Lucky stores, where the Lola straight-leg fit ($148) tops sales

CHICAGO Calvin Klein black skinny jeans ($69)—worn by Kate Moss in the ad campaign—are the fastest mover at Macy's West

DALLAS Shoppers at Nordstrom in Addison enjoy the fit of Antik ($198), and so do sisters Hilary and Haylie Duff

NEW YORK CITY Popular with downtowners like Natalie Portman, Earnest Sewn's Harlan 18 jean ($198) is available at the brand's concept store in the Meatpacking District

CARACAS In demand at the Centro mall Sambil, the original 3-zip Guess? jean ($108) contains 2% spandex for a flattering fit

LONDON Diesel's super-slim Liv ($140) is the No. 1 jean at the company's big new Bond Street emporium

PARIS French women like the très slim look of Paper Denim's PEG Vintage skinny jean ($98), a huge seller at the Printemps department store

DUSSELDORF Rock & Republic names each pair of jeans after a rock-'n'-roll icon, making the brand popular at Jades, where the Ciggy jean ($319) is coveted

ISTANBUL Mavi means blue in Turkish, which may explain why the label's Lindy jean ($88) is a major hit at the company's eponymous store on trendy Bagdat Street

MADRID Shoppers in the Spanish capital go to Ekseption to buy their Citizens, specifically the Brigitte and Kelly styles ($145), named after film stars

DUBAI Available at the famous fashion emporium Villa Moda, 7 for All Mankind's flare Havana jeans ($187) are a favorite of Jessica Simpson

STOCKHOLM Having originated at the store Weekday, the well-priced Cheap Monday line ($65) is a hit in Europe and is also being launched in the U.S.

TOKYO Hysteric Glamour's newest store in Aoyama features an art gallery as well as the Hys Special jean ($226)

HONG KONG Evisu's specialty store in the Central district sells the brand's pricey EEE jeans ($530) alongside golf accessories and motorcycle helmets