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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Weird Guy - Forever Black Selvedge
The verdict
Fit
Weird Guy taper in black selvedge; black fabric hides seams and selvedge less visually than indigo. Expect the same fitted proportions.
Quality
Forever Black likely indicates a dyed black (not overdyed) selvedge with special color stability. At $236, this is Naked & Famous' premium tier—serious construction.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing justified. Black selvedge is less common than indigo and typically commands a premium; this sits at the high end of the brand's range.
Best for
Collectors and professionals seeking a formal, minimalist denim foundation in heritage construction.
Care
Black selvedge bleeds heavily—wash separately in cold water for the first 5–10 wears; lay flat to dry.
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
