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The verdict
Fit
Standard denim jacket fit, roomy through the shoulders. Sugiaya is typically a firm, consistent indigo; expect slow, even fading.
Quality
235 USD for selvedge in a specialty weave. Sugiaya (if authentic) represents careful dyeing and finishing. Stitching and construction are premium quality.
Is the price fair?
Mid-to-premium pricing for selvedge. The Sugiaya weave justifies the premium over basic Gracie options; less expensive than full collector's pieces but clearly a craft object.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts wanting selvedge quality and consistent indigo, without the expense of novelty finishes or rare techniques.
Care
Cool, gentle washing preserves the indigo. This fabric will develop beautiful fading lines; infrequent washing accelerates the character.
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