In celebration of their 15th Birthday, Naked & Famous are back with a re-release of a special denim from their archives - the 18oz Big Slub Selvedge. This heavyweight Japanese selvedge denim was originally used in the brands very first Naked & Famous Denim collection back in 2008.
What makes this selvedge denim so unique is its uneven surface texture. The exterior warp side has a very pronounced, bumpy 3D texture, while the opposite interior weft side is much smoother. This effect is achieved by combining extra thick, irregularly shaped "slub" yarns with loose, slow weaving techniques, resulting in a fabric with an uneven, organic texture reminiscent of hand-woven material.
The yarn is rope dyed with indigo, and the irregular thickness of each strand means that different parts absorb more dye than others, creating interesting variations in coloration. With wear, the denim will fade and develop high contrast indigo tones, creating a "flamey" fading pattern that emphasizes the vertical warp yarns. Woven on vintage shuttle looms in Okayama, Japan - the birthplace of this traditional craft - like all great Japanese selvedge, this is a rigid denim that will require some time to break in.
In addition, the 18oz Big Slub Selvedge features a classic redline selvedge ID and contrast stitching throughout. The natural vegetable tanned leather patch is super thick at 10oz, and the custom made silver metallic buttons and rivets are inscribed with "Naked & Famous" and "Je T'adore Toute Nue". These jeans are designed, cut, and sewn in N&F own factory in Canada.
Shop the 18oz Big Slub Selvedge & latest arrivals from Naked & Famous, available online & in-store now at Stuarts London.
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