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The verdict
Fit
Brawler is a cropped, tapered fit with a higher rise—designed for a defined silhouette. Expect a snugger thigh and ankle; this will stretch slightly in the waist.
Quality
Selvedge denim from this brand carries their hallmark raw cone-dyed finish and edge stitching. At $232, you're in their premium construction tier with finer attention to seaming.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing justified by selvedge edges and careful construction. You're buying durability and a finished product that improves visibly with wear.
Best for
Denim collectors seeking a fitted, feminine silhouette with heritage-quality construction.
Care
Cold soak before first wear; expect pronounced indigo transfer for several washes.
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
