The Legendary Return Of The Shinigami Selvedge

In the realm of raw denim, where anticipation builds for each limited release, only a select few fabrics rise to achieve legendary status. This season, we're excited to herald the return of one such illustrious fabric: the Shinigami Selvedge—a robust, solid black, 18oz heavyweight Japanese selvedge denim. Previously celebrated in its incarnations as the Akuma Raging Demon Selvedge from the Street Fighter collection and the Future Trunks Selvedge from the Dragon Ball Z collection, these editions have emerged as some of the most coveted and sought-after models in our storied history. Now, in its highly anticipated comeback, the Shinigami Selvedge joins the mainline Naked & Famous Denim Collection, poised to once again enrapture denim enthusiasts and collectors alike.

At the heart of the Shinigami Selvedge is its remarkable slubby texture, a testament to the art of denim weaving. Achieved through a meticulous blend of extra slow, low-tension weaving techniques and the use of heavyweight, irregularly shaped, big slub yarns, these yarns vary in thickness and weave through the fabric to create a flame-like visual effect that accentuates the vertical texture. This intricate process bestows the denim with an almost handwoven quality, underscoring its artisanal virtue.

Sulfur-dyed to achieve the richest of blacks, the yarns unfurl a captivating spectrum of grey and black tones over time, fading at diverse rates due to their size irregularities. It is this unique characteristic that has cemented the Shinigami Selvedge's sought-after status, demonstrating with exceptional prowess the exquisite fading potential of black denim.

Finished with tonal stitching that complements its dark persona, the Shinigami Selvedge is also adorned with a thick red selvedge ID—a nod to its distinguished heritage. Accompanied by a thick black leather patch and tonal blacked-out hardware, this release marks the first time this fabric will be showcased with only the classic Naked & Famous Denim details, distinct from the collaborative embellishments of its previous iterations.

Whether you were an admirer of the original releases or have only heard of its legendary status, the Shinigami Selvedge will soon be available once more for our fans to cherish. With broader distribution than ever before, this reissue is set to further solidify its iconic status as a greater number of enthusiasts will have the opportunity to partake in the journey of fading this exceptional fabric and share their unique stories.

Available At The Following Retailers Starting Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Canada

Danali – Weird Guy

Dutil – Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

Gerhard Supply – Easy Guy

Grey Hearts Denim – True Guy / Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

Jaisel – Weird Guy / Easy Guy

Jeans Jeans Jeans – True Guy

Market Price Shop – Weird Guy / True Guy

Muttonhead – Super Guy / Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

Populess – Weird Guy

Tate + Yoko - Super Guy / Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

France

Flaneurs – Weird Guy

Royal Cheese – True Guy / Strong Guy

Germany

Burg & Schild – Weird Guy / True Guy

Statement Store – Weird Guy / Denim Jacket

Thomas i Punkt – True Guy

Russia

Zefear – Weird Guy / Easy Guy

Taiwan

Blue Beach Denim – Super Guy / Denim Jacket

USA

American Rag – Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy

Blue Owl Workshop – Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Denim Jacket

Blue Seven – Weird Guy

Butterscotch – Super Guy / Weird Guy / True Guy / Denim Jacket

Central Men’s – True Guy

Dallas Denim Repair – Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

Iron Pyrite Production – Weird Guy

James Dant – Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Denim Jacket

Machus – True Guy

Mildblend – Weird Guy

Monochromatic – Weird Guy

Naked & Famous Denim NYC - Super Guy / Weird Guy / Easy Guy / True Guy / Strong Guy / Denim Jacket

Old Pueblo Denim – Denim Jacket

Revolvr Menswear – Weird Guy

The Thirty First – Weird Guy

Online

Cultizm – Weird Guy / Easy Guy / Denim Jacket

Jeanstore – Weird Guy / True Guy / Denim Jacket