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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Skinny - Stretch Selvedge Raw Denim
The verdict
Fit
Skinny is a close taper through the leg. The stretch component eases the fit; expect a jean that's snug but forgiving. Raw construction means minimal pre-wash adjustment.
Quality
At $102 (sale), this is budget selvedge—rare. The selvedge edge is there; the raw construction is minimal-intervention. At this price, you're getting construction novelty with less emphasis on hand feel or aging.
Is the price fair?
Value play for raw-denim novelty at a budget price. The combination of raw selvedge and tight taper isn't a premium positioning—it's entry-level with a specific technical claim.
Best for
Price-conscious shoppers curious about raw denim, or anyone needing a slim fit at an accessible price.
Care
Raw denim ages with wear; washing is optional. The stretch fibers will soften the hand slightly.
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
