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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →True Guy - Greencast Stretch Selvedge
The verdict
Fit
True Guy's straight, slim cut with the added benefit of stretch throughout. This will feel noticeably less rigid than non-stretch selvedge; initial fit still snug but more forgiving.
Quality
Selvedge construction remains high-quality; the stretch addition suggests elasticated warp or weft, common in mid-premium denim. Durability is strong.
Is the price fair?
At $204, the stretch component makes these friendlier to wear than rigid selvedge at a $74 markdown from kasuri. Smart value for comfort seekers.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts who want selvedge heritage and slow fade but prefer some give in the fabric for daily wearability.
Care
Wash cold, infrequent; avoid high heat in the dryer to preserve elastic fibers and prevent excessive shrinkage.
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
