Super Guy - MIJ9 - "Tennen Ai" Natural Indigo Slub Selvedge

Name: Naked & Famous Super Guy - MIJ9 - "Tennen Ai" Natural Indigo Slub Selvedge
Brand: Naked & Famous
SKU: naked-and-famous-super-guy-mij9-tennen-ai-natural-indigo-slub-selvedge
Price: 376 USD

Jeans

$376

The verdict

A premium Japanese raw denim at $376 — buy only if you're committed to a long-term investment in fading, patina, and can afford patience through the break-in.

Fit

Super Guy tapered fit, mid-rise. At this price tier, sizing accuracy is critical — expect these to fit snug initially and very little give; raw selvedge without stretch means rigid wear-in over months.

Quality

MIJ9 (Made in Japan, top-tier) with natural indigo slub indicates premium Japanese milling, likely hand-dyed or natural-indigo sourced. Durability is exceptional; fading and patina will be distinctive.

Price check

At $376, you're paying for Japanese milling prestige, natural indigo heritage, and a jean intended to become a family heirloom. Premium tier justified only if you value the story and can commit to the ownership.

Best for

A dedicated raw denim collector or someone who understands the 2-5 year ownership arc and wants the ultimate fading profile; not a casual purchase.

Care

Minimal washing — soak in cold water every 6–12 months, spot-clean stains, and wear through the break-in period dry if possible for maximum indigo contrast.

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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