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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Weird Guy - Solid Black Selvedge
The verdict
Fit
Weird Guy's spacious thigh and moderate taper are familiar. Black hides fading; expect a stable, neutral appearance with minimal visible aging unless you specifically hunt for it.
Quality
At $193, this is mid-premium for selvedge denim. Naked & Famous' black selvedge is known for dense dye; the selvedge edge is visible and adds a small artisanal marker. Standard construction quality.
Is the price fair?
Fair. Black selvedge at $190–$200 is standard market pricing. You're not overpaying; you're not finding a bargain either.
Best for
Anyone wanting a reliable black jean with visible selvedge construction and Naked & Famous' fit heritage.
Care
Wash cold and inside-out; black dyes fade gradually. Expect subtle character in the cuffs and hems with long wear.
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
