ELEPHANT 14 Dirty Elephant - Denim Jacket 20 oz

The Naked & Famous Elephant 14 "Dirty Elephant" is an extreme 20oz heavyweight Japanese selvedge denim jacket, constructed with an unbleached beige yarn core that yields deep and rustic fades.

This textile represents the fourteenth edition in the legendary Elephant series, utilizing a specific dyeing technique to achieve its unique character. The fabric is woven in Japan with a dark indigo warp and a weft consisting of natural, unbleached beige cotton. Unlike standard denim, where the core of the yarn is white, this textile has retained the cotton's original earthy color before being dyed layer by layer with indigo. You can read more about this process in our guide on dyed core fades.

Weighing 20oz, this is one of the most robust and heavy-duty denim jackets available. The jacket has a massive texture that requires a significant break-in period, but its weight ensures that wear folds on the sleeves and elbows set with extreme definition. What characterizes Dirty Elephant is its fade potential; as the indigo wears away, the wear points will not turn stark white but will reveal the beige core. This gives the jacket a warm, antique, and rustic look over time.

The inspiration behind Elephant 14 was to combine raw strength with a historical aesthetic. By using the cotton's natural, unbleached state as the base for dyeing, Naked & Famous has created a garment that mimics the look of vintage workwear from the last century. Coffee-colored stitching, an extra-thick 10oz leather patch, and a classic red selvedge ID complement the technical expression. This is an uncompromising garment for the enthusiast who wants maximum weight and fades with a warm, earthy character.

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