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The verdict
Fit
Max is Naked & Famous's roomiest women's fit, high rise with ample thigh room and straight calf. Black selvedge typically runs true to size; expect minimal initial stretch and a more structured feel than stretch blends.
Quality
Selvedge construction in black means no dramatic indigo story, but the same seam quality and hardware as the indigo pieces. Black dyes typically behave more stably than indigo.
Is the price fair?
At $115.80 (marked down from higher), this is fair mid-tier pricing. The sale reflects last-season stock; quality doesn't suffer for it.
Best for
A woman seeking a roomy, no-fuss black denim that doesn't demand indigo knowledge or frequent washing protocols.
Care
Black denim can run dye in early washes; wash separately the first few times, then with dark colors.
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
