Many thanks again to Jérémy for lending us this Naked & Famous Denim, which allows us to enrich our "Fades Gallery" section.
As you’ll see, these jeans have a lot of history!
Details of the 2012 Naked & Famous / Japan Heritage V1
In 2011, Naked & Famous Denim launched the Japan Heritage Selvedge, one of the brand’s very first unsanforized models. This 14.5 oz denim was woven in Japan on a low-tension shuttle loom, creating characteristic irregularities (loom chatter). The yarn, intentionally slubby and uneven, gives the fabric a unique texture and depth. Rope-dyed with traditional indigo, it evolves spectacularly over time, developing strong contrasts. Being unsanforized, this model shrinks by a full size after washing, offering the authentic vintage jean experience.
To achieve this result, the jeans were:
- Worn for about 8 years
- Washed several times, but infrequently
- Repaired multiple times… in various places
A few words from Jérémy:
"This is the very first true Selvedge jean I ever bought. It dates back to 2012 (13 years ago). I had started searching for my first real pair of jeans after spending time on the Bonne Gueule blog and forum.
At the time, in Rennes, you couldn’t find Japanese or selvedge denim.
It was with this jean that I discovered the unique characteristics of rather thick Japanese selvedge jeans: uncomfortable at first (marks at the waist, red backs of the knees, fingers bleeding when I tried to put my hands in my pockets) but which eventually feel like a true pair of pajamas. I kept it for about 8 years; it accompanied me on every trip I took and was patched up in more or less professional ways many times. It was even displayed at Flâneurs back then, before I decided to start wearing it regularly again.
It now sits proudly in my wardrobe, enjoying a well-deserved retirement. :)"
Comparison: RAW vs USED
Characteristic elements of faded selvedge denim include:
- Train Track: Although subtle here, it is visible. This term refers to the appearance of the selvedge line along the outer leg. Repeated friction fades the indigo, revealing what looks like railroad tracks.
- Honeycombs: Highly visible on these jeans, honeycombs are fade marks that form behind the knees where the fabric creases and wears. These natural patterns resemble beehive cells and can sometimes create an almost 3D effect, with indigo shades ranging from dark to light.
Your turn: help us enrich the "Fades Gallery"
If you’d like to contribute and help enrich the "Fades Gallery" section, you can lend us your favorite jeans for a photoshoot!
If interested, you can drop them off at our Rennes or Granville stores. You can also contact us on Instagram or via email at information@flaneurs.net. We will handle collection and return within one to two weeks.
Thank you!