The Brawler Selvedge feels like the kind of denim that belongs in an old black-and-white photo: worn hard, faded unevenly, covered in texture, and built with very little concern for comfort. It’s our heavyweight reimagining of the slubby, rugged denim fabrics worn throughout the 1940s.
Inspired by vintage mid-century workwear fabrics, it takes the irregular texture, hairy surface, and deep indigo character found in classic denim and pushes it into a beefier 17oz construction designed to feel denser, tougher, and more aggressive from day one. The kind of denim that already feels broken-in before it has even faded. And yes, probably the kind that could survive a bar fight, though we still wouldn’t recommend testing that theory.
Part of what gives the fabric that rough, lived-in character is the cotton blend itself. Made from 80% regular cotton and 20% recycled cotton, the mix combines longer staple fibers with shorter, more irregular ones, creating a surface with visible slub, subtle neppiness, and a texture that feels raw in the best possible way.
The Fabric
At 17oz, the Brawler Selvedge sits well above the weight of a standard pair of jeans, but instead of feeling flat or overly stiff, the uneven yarns and recycled cotton content give the fabric movement and depth across the surface.
The denim is rope dyed in indigo using a slightly brighter mid-century inspired blue tone, avoiding the nearly black appearance of some darker modern indigos. Combined with the hairy texture and neppy surface, the color feels close to vintage workwear denim.
The Details
The Brawler Selvedge is finished with antique copper hardware and a thick 10oz natural vegetable-tanned leather patch designed to darken and develop contrast with wear.
- 17oz Indigo rope dyed Japanese selvedge denim
- 80% cotton / 20% recycled cotton blend
- White-red-white selvedge edge
- Antique copper hardware
- 10oz natural vegetable-tanned leather patch
- Made in Canada
Release
Thursday, May 28 at 11am ET, in Weird Guy, Easy Guy, True Guy, Strong Guy, Denim Jacket, and True Girl.
Available online and in-store at nakedandfamousdenim.pro and nakedandfamousdenimnyc.com, as well as through select retailers worldwide.
