Weird Guy Jeans
The slim-tapered Weird Guy is the fit that defines Naked & Famous, sold raw in a rotating cast of Japanese selvedge fabrics from slubby limited runs to Guardian denim.
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Naked & Famous
Montreal raw denim label known for Japanese selvedge fabrics and experimental weaves, from 32oz heavyweight jeans to scratch-and-sniff denim.
MontrealOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Naked & Famous
Japanese denim, sewn in Montreal
Fabric comes from Japanese mills including Kaihara and Kuroki, cut and sewn in Montreal by a founder from a long-running Canadian garment family.
Fabric experiments are the draw
Alongside standard raw selvedge, the label runs limited drops in 32oz denim, glow-in-the-dark, scratch-and-sniff, cashmere, silk and Kevlar blends.
Three named fits, sold unwashed
Most of the range comes down to the slim-tapered Weird Guy, skinny Super Guy and relaxed Easy Guy, shipped raw with no advertising or celebrity push.
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Easy Shirt
The relaxed Easy Shirt is the brand's fabric laboratory in shirt form — sashiko dobby, triple-twist-yarn flannel, slub cranes and novelty prints woven in Japan.
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Vintage Flannel Work Shirt
Heavyweight Japanese vintage flannel work shirts show the same obsession with unusual, textured yarns that drives the denim program.
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How Naked & Famous fits
Overall fit
runs small
Raw selvedge denim that is typically worn snug and stretches/shrinks with wear, so most buyers pick a size based on expected post-soak fit rather than off-the-shelf comfort.
Tip: Account for shrinkage on raw pairs\u2014sizing your true waist or up one is common since sanforized shrink-to-fit denim tightens after first wash and soak.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans & denim | runs small | slim-tapered (Weird Guy), skinny (Super Guy), relaxed (Easy Guy) | For raw/unsanforized pairs expect notable shrinkage\u2014many take their true measured waist or size up one, then let the jeans stretch back; sanforized versions run closer to tagged size. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Naked & Famous fit questions
Does Naked & Famous run big or small?
Naked & Famous runs small. Account for shrinkage on raw pairs\u2014sizing your true waist or up one is common since sanforized shrink-to-fit denim tightens after first wash and soak. Raw selvedge denim that is typically worn snug and stretches/shrinks with wear, so most buyers pick a size based on expected post-soak fit rather than off-the-shelf comfort.
How does Naked & Famous fit?
Raw selvedge denim that is typically worn snug and stretches/shrinks with wear, so most buyers pick a size based on expected post-soak fit rather than off-the-shelf comfort. Overall shape: slim to tapered depending on cut.
How do Naked & Famous jeans & denim fit?
Naked & Famous jeans & denim runs small. For raw/unsanforized pairs expect notable shrinkage\u2014many take their true measured waist or size up one, then let the jeans stretch back; sanforized versions run closer to tagged size. Shape: slim-tapered (Weird Guy), skinny (Super Guy), relaxed (Easy Guy).
Brand facts
Naked & Famous Denim makes raw selvedge jeans in Montreal, using Japanese mills such as Kaihara and Kuroki. Founder Brandon Svarc, whose family has worked in Canadian garment manufacturing for decades, runs the label without advertising or celebrity endorsement, focusing on fabric experiments: extremely heavy 32oz denim, scratch-and-sniff, glow-in-the-dark, cashmere, silk and Kevlar blends. Core fits include the slim-tapered Weird Guy, skinny Super Guy and relaxed Easy Guy, sold unwashed alongside shirts, jackets and limited seasonal fabric drops.
- Founded
- 2008
- Origin
- Montreal, Canada
- Made in
- Canada
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Jeans $219–$300 · Shirts $156–$197 · Jackets $341–$432
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear