Lean Dean
The slim-tapered dry denim fit that became Nudie's most recognised five-pocket jean and the archetype for its wear-in philosophy.
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Nudie Jeans
Swedish denim label from Gothenburg making organic-cotton five-pocket jeans, backed by free lifetime repairs and a resale program.
GothenburgOrigin
UnisexFocus
Workwear / HeritageStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Nudie Jeans
Free repairs are the business model
Nudie's Repair Shops mend more than 65,000 pairs a year at no cost, and the company also resells worn-in pairs it takes back.
Dry selvage meant to be broken in
The core is five-pocket fits like Lean Dean, Gritty Jackson and Tight Terry, including raw selvage denim intended to fade to the wearer over time.
Supply chain published, not implied
All cotton is organic and Nudie releases supplier and wage data annually, which is unusual disclosure at its mid-to-upper price level.
The pieces that define Nudie Jeans
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Steady Eddie II
A regular-tapered staple that shows Nudie's core commitment to organic cotton five-pocket jeans built to be repaired and re-worn.
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Barney Worker Jacket
The fair-trade organic cotton French chore jacket that anchors Nudie's workwear outerwear alongside its denim.
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How Nudie Jeans fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Nudie waists fairly true to labeled size, with silhouette driven by the named fit; dry denim typically shrinks slightly then stretches to mold over time.
Tip: Order your usual waist; account for dry denim shrinking and stretching, and choose the fit name for silhouette rather than sizing up or down.
High confidence · based on 25 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans & denim | true to size | ranges from slim/tapered (Lean Dean, Tight Terry) to relaxed (Gritty Jackson) | Take your normal waist; for raw/dry pairs many size up one for shrinkage or buy true and let them stretch about a half size. |
| Jackets | slightly small | slim, trucker-style denim jackets | Consider sizing up if you want to layer under the denim jacket. |
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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80% matchTaylor Stitch
Organic cotton and hemp basics with a repair-and-reuse ethos
What changes: Workwear/outdoors focus rather than denim-first, US-made
80% match3sixteen
Selvedge five-pockets with a workwear lean, made in USA
What changes: Higher price, no repair programme, heavier workwear styling
76% matchNaked & Famous
Japanese selvedge at accessible prices, fit-led basics
What changes: Novelty fabric experiments over sustainability reporting
74% matchEdwin
Long-running denim house, heritage selvedge and washes
What changes: Japanese heritage sizing/fits, broader wash offer
Nudie Jeans fit questions
Does Nudie Jeans run big or small?
Nudie Jeans fits true to size. Order your usual waist; account for dry denim shrinking and stretching, and choose the fit name for silhouette rather than sizing up or down. Most shoppers find Nudie waists fairly true to labeled size, with silhouette driven by the named fit; dry denim typically shrinks slightly then stretches to mold over time.
How does Nudie Jeans fit?
Most shoppers find Nudie waists fairly true to labeled size, with silhouette driven by the named fit; dry denim typically shrinks slightly then stretches to mold over time. Overall shape: slim to regular, fit-dependent.
How do Nudie Jeans jeans & denim fit?
Nudie Jeans jeans & denim fits true to size. Take your normal waist; for raw/dry pairs many size up one for shrinkage or buy true and let them stretch about a half size. Shape: ranges from slim/tapered (Lean Dean, Tight Terry) to relaxed (Gritty Jackson).
How do Nudie Jeans jackets fit?
Nudie Jeans jackets fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you want to layer under the denim jacket. Shape: slim, trucker-style denim jackets.
Brand facts
Nudie Jeans is a Gothenburg denim label founded in 2001 by Maria Erixon and Joakim Levin, and still privately held through Svenska Jeans Holding, with Erixon as creative director. The range centres on five-pocket fits such as Lean Dean, Gritty Jackson and Tight Terry, cut in organic cotton and including dry selvage denim intended to be worn in. Nudie's Repair Shops mend more than 65,000 pairs a year at no charge, resell worn-in pairs, and the company publishes supplier and wage data annually.
- Founded
- 2001
- Origin
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Made in
- Italy
- Price
- $$$
- Typical prices
- Jeans $182–$222 · T-shirts $79–$112 · Jackets $238–$677
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Workwear / Heritage, Minimalist / Contemporary, Streetwear