Four years ago I purchased a pair of Naked & Famous denim from Calgary's Holt Renfrew, specifically the broken twill Skinny Guy. These were my fourth pair of raw denim, but admittedly the first pair that I put significant effort into. I chose these because it was a Canadian brand, an entry pair of raw denim and was a fan of how the broken twill pair turned out.
I remember sizing down a size because the Internet told me to and had a tough first two weeks of wear. I recommend that you should expect stretching, but buy something snug and comfortable at its first wear. These were a great starting pair for being under $200 and still offering Japanese selvedge (the end of the roll can be seen on the cuff photo). Japanese denim is highly sought after for their old practices, machines and general care to ensure quality.
I wore these for four years and gave them four washes. Many of these companies recommend washing your pair six months in, which I agree on but next time will watch in two month cycles after. The bacteria, rocks, dirt, etc. break down the fibres in your jeans making them more susceptible to tears we hate like crotch blows to tears we like such as near the whiskers. Now I have to retire these due to four crotch repairs that make these uncomfortable.
Did I like these? I like the fit, the fades, the contrast and the attachment I had to an item of clothing. But being introduced to other brands and my own brand Olé, I want to see what other companies can offer. I'm interested in know what you guys wear, what you guys like and what you guys don't like. Comment below.
Yours Truly
