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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Arrow - Blue Comfort Stretch Selvedge
The verdict
Fit
Arrow is fitted through the hip with a moderate taper; comfort stretch softens the raw-denim rigidity and enables faster break-in.
Quality
Stretch selvedge balances Naked & Famous's durability standards with relaxed comfort; expect reasonable wear-life with less initial stiffness.
Is the price fair?
Mid-to-premium pricing justified by stretch inclusion and brand credentials; fair for shoppers prioritizing quick wearability over raw-denim purism.
Best for
Women wanting selvedge quality without weeks of break-in, or those with curvier fits seeking stretch stability.
Care
Wash cold and infrequently to preserve stretch elasticity and color depth.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jeans
Owners treat the line as a first stop for Japanese selvedge: reviewers report solid construction, an unusually wide rotation of fabrics from Japanese mills, and fast, high-contrast fades at prices roughly in the 130 to 230 dollar band. Recurring criticisms are vanity sizing (one reviewer measured a tagged 31 as a true 33), fabric that stretches out considerably between washes, indigo bleed when pairs are new, and occasional loose threads showing up within the first couple of months.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently say the line delivers Japanese selvedge fabric variety and strong fades at a lower price than most raw denim they compare.
- Watch out for
- Vanity sizing plus noticeable stretch between washes make first-purchase fit tricky, and new pairs bleed indigo; some owners also report loose threads early on.
- Sizing
- Sources say tagged sizes run big and the denim stretches with wear, so go by actual measurements rather than the tag; several cuts also come with very long inseams that owners plan to hem.
About Naked & Famous's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Review: Are Naked & Famous's Left Hand Twill Jeans the Best Budget Selvedge? | Stridewise · Naked and Famous Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Naked & Famous Natural Selvedge Skinny Guy - Denim Review | Heddels
