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The verdict
Fit
True Guy is a relaxed, straight-leg fit designed for comfort over slimming. Mid-rise and roomier through hip and thigh suit most body types.
Quality
Forbidden Fruit's complex weave and patterning require careful construction; Naked & Famous maintains consistent quality even with intricate designs.
Is the price fair?
At $189, the price reflects the additional technical work in the weave pattern. Fair if you value distinctiveness; pricey if you just want standard denim.
Best for
Buyers seeking a conversation-starting jean that reads as intentional and artistic rather than basic.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water to preserve the pattern integrity and prevent excessive fading of the detailed weave.
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
