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The verdict
Fit
Max is a higher-rise, wider-thigh silhouette for women; offers comfort without a true relax or straight-leg feel. Nightshade dye is darker than standard indigo.
Quality
Stretch selvedge holds up well regardless of dye color; nightshade is a variation on the same construction baseline.
Is the price fair?
At $104.40 (also 44% off) this matches the High Skinny's discount tier. Value is genuine, color choice trades versatility for uniqueness.
Best for
Women seeking comfortable, roomy fits and willing to build outfits around a moodier denim tone.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water to preserve nightshade depth; expect slight fading to a blue-grey.
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
