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 Thursday November 21st at 11:00am EST
