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The verdict
Fit
Super Guy's tapered profile here pairs with a special Real Gold selvedge weave; real-gold selvedge indicates a lighter, slightly different hand than standard indigo selvedge.
Quality
Real Gold selvedge is a premium weave from Naked & Famous; deadstock status suggests aged cotton that may age differently than fresh mills, typically softer.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing reflects both the special weave and deadstock scarcity; fair value for collectors, though the price jump over standard Super Guy is substantial.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts seeking unique coloring and fabric character; shoppers comfortable with a higher investment in specialized weaves.
Care
Treat as raw selvedge; light gold tones may shift unpredictably during washing, so test on inconspicuous areas first.
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
