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Browse all Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear →Wise Guy Jacket - Jacquard Denim - Indigo
The verdict
Fit
Wise Guy's relaxed, boxy cut in a jacquard weave. Jacquard denim is typically stiffer and will hold its structured look longer than plain twill.
Quality
226 USD reflects the jacquard labor and Wise Guy fit. Solid stitching and hardware; the jacquard weave adds hand-feel and visual interest without the cost of specialty finishes.
Is the price fair?
Good value for a patterned denim. Jacquard is less expensive than selvedge or specialty techniques but more engaging than plain denim.
Best for
Shoppers wanting visual interest and a relaxed fit without paying full premium prices or committing to trend-heavy colors.
Care
Wash cool inside-out; jacquard weaves can show fading in the pattern. Pattern texture will soften slightly with age.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear
Coverage of this jacket line comes mainly from denim-enthusiast editorial and owner fade reports rather than mass retail reviews. A year-long owner wear report on the brand's stretch denim jacket found it molded to the wearer's frame and developed strong creasing and fading through heavy touring use. Editors place the brand's jackets in the mid tier of denim jackets and note the range spans light 9 oz. fabrics up to heavy 20 oz. novelty denim, with heritage styles cut to a vintage fit that is boxier and shorter than contemporary offerings.
- Strengths
- Reviewers report a wide fabric range and denim that creases, molds, and fades distinctively with sustained wear.
- Watch out for
- Heritage-style jackets run boxy and short by modern standards, and fabric weights vary so much across the line that two jackets can wear like completely different garments.
- Sizing
- Expect vintage proportions on the heritage jackets — boxier and shorter than contemporary trucker cuts — so compare garment measurements rather than assuming your usual jacket fit.
About Naked & Famous's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Fade Friday - Naked & Famous Power Stretch Denim Jacket Black (1 Year, 1 Soak) - Heddels · The Three Tiers of Denim Jackets: Entry, Mid, and End Level - Heddels · Naked & Famous Keeps it Light with Their Clear Blue Selvedge Denim - Heddels