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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Bestie - 2x1 Dungaree Nep Denim - Mid Indigo
The verdict
Fit
Bestie offers a contemporary straight fit, unisex cut suitable for various body types. The 2x1 weave (textured, nep-visible) creates visual interest without stiffness.
Quality
Nep denim (visible fibers and texture) is durable despite the casual construction. 2x1 weave suggests medium weight and reasonable longevity. Not raw, so softer from day one.
Is the price fair?
Good value at $148. A casual denim that skips raw-denim fussiness but maintains decent quality and durability.
Best for
Shoppers who want denim character without committing to raw-denim care, or those seeking an approachable everyday pair.
Care
Normal denim care—warm water, regular washing acceptable. Minimal color development expected.
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
