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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Super Guy - MIJ9 - "Tennen Ai" Natural Indigo Slub Selvedge
The verdict
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.
Is the price fair?
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.
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
