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Browse all Naked & Famous jackets & outerwear →Wise Guy Jacket - Linen Blend Denim - Indigo
The verdict
Fit
The Wise Guy is a relaxed, boxy cut designed for movement. Linen blends typically soften and relax further with wear, so expect a slightly looser feel over time.
Quality
At 223 USD, this reflects the cost of linen blending. Typical of Naked & Famous's mid-tier lines—good stitching and hardware, but not the heft or patina potential of pure denim.
Is the price fair?
On the higher end for a linen blend, justified mainly by the brand name. For the same price, pure heavyweight denim from the same maker offers more longevity.
Best for
Warm-climate wearers looking for breathability and a structured but not rigid jacket.
Care
Wash cool to prevent excessive fading; linen blends wrinkle and soften naturally, which is part of their appeal.
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