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The verdict
Fit
True Guy sits high at the waist and runs straight through hip and thigh before a gentle taper at the ankle. Sized generously at the waist; size down 1-2 if you prefer a snug fit.
Quality
Naked & Famous selvedge baseline with Gateway indigo. Construction is solid; the True Guy line is rooted in 1970s proportions and behaves as durably as any core cut.
Is the price fair?
At 188 USD, fair for a heritage-cut selvedge. Vintage proportions don't add cost, so pricing reflects pure craft, not retro nostalgia premium.
Best for
Vintage-fit purists and high-rise seekers who want selvedge quality without modern silhouette compromise.
Care
Soak before first wear in cold water to lock indigo; wash infrequently to preserve depth.
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
