Weird Guy - Black Cobra Stretch Selvedge

Name: Naked & Famous Weird Guy - Black Cobra Stretch Selvedge
Brand: Naked & Famous
SKU: naked-and-famous-naked-famous-weird-guy-black-cobra-stretch-selvedge
Price: 193 USD

Jeans

$193

The verdict

Strong choice for denim enthusiasts who value selvedge construction and the brand's reputation for tapered fits.

Fit

Weird Guy is tapered from knee to ankle with a mid-rise and moderate thigh room; typical of the line. Expect a snug but wearable taper and prepare for a 1-2% shrink on first wash.

Quality

Naked & Famous delivers consistent construction in this price tier; the blend of selvedge denim with stretch materials is standard for the brand and should hold up to regular wear.

Price check

At $193 this sits mid-premium for the category. The selvedge detailing and the brand's direct-to-consumer positioning justify the price, though you're paying for heritage and craft as much as durability.

Best for

Denim hobbyists who appreciate selvedge aesthetics and fit variety, and don't mind an active break-in period.

Care

Wash inside-out in cold water, air dry to preserve indigo; expect some fading over time, which is intentional with selvedge.

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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