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Browse all Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear →Chore Coat - Tabi Selvedge - Off White
The verdict
Fit
Chore coats are typically boxy and structured, shorter than traditional denim jackets. Off-white will show staining and dust visibly; expect heavy creasing and visible wear.
Quality
386 USD for selvedge construction and a rare color. The tabi weave (or tabi selvedge reference) suggests Japanese fabric origin. Excellent stitching; heavy, durable base.
Is the price fair?
Steep for casual wear. The selvedge and specialty construction justify the cost for collectors, but the off-white color demands careful handling.
Best for
Collectors of Japanese selvedge and fashion wearers prioritizing statement and craft over carefree daily wear.
Care
Protect from dirt religiously; off-white denim shows everything. Spot-treat immediately and minimize washing.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear
Coverage of this jacket line comes mainly from denim-enthusiast editorial and owner fade reports rather than mass retail reviews. A year-long owner wear report on the brand's stretch denim jacket found it molded to the wearer's frame and developed strong creasing and fading through heavy touring use. Editors place the brand's jackets in the mid tier of denim jackets and note the range spans light 9 oz. fabrics up to heavy 20 oz. novelty denim, with heritage styles cut to a vintage fit that is boxier and shorter than contemporary offerings.
- Strengths
- Reviewers report a wide fabric range and denim that creases, molds, and fades distinctively with sustained wear.
- Watch out for
- Heritage-style jackets run boxy and short by modern standards, and fabric weights vary so much across the line that two jackets can wear like completely different garments.
- Sizing
- Expect vintage proportions on the heritage jackets — boxier and shorter than contemporary trucker cuts — so compare garment measurements rather than assuming your usual jacket fit.
About Naked & Famous's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Fade Friday - Naked & Famous Power Stretch Denim Jacket Black (1 Year, 1 Soak) - Heddels · The Three Tiers of Denim Jackets: Entry, Mid, and End Level - Heddels · Naked & Famous Keeps it Light with Their Clear Blue Selvedge Denim - Heddels