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Field Notes

Released to commemorate Sugar Cane's 50th anniversary, the '1940's Special' jean forms part of the brand's Super Denim Collectibles series. Drawing inspiration from rare wartime jeans of the early 1940s, this limited-production model combines painstaking vintage research with Sugar Cane's own interpretation of the era. Produced in Sugar Cane's US factory, using custom-developed 13.5 oz. selvedge denim, the jean features period-correct construction throughout, including hidden rivets and laurel wreath donut buttons. Sugar Cane have deliberately sewn these jeans 'imperfectly' with loose threads and misaligned stitches paying homage to inexperienced workers who stayed on the home front to construct jeans during WWII.  A faithful tribute to war-era denim, executed with Sugar Cane's renowned attention to detail. Expect a classic straight fit with these jeans, with plenty of room in the thighs. 

  • Material

    13.5oz Denim, 100% cotton

  • Fit

    A classic mid 40's fit with a high rise, loose thigh and straight leg

  • Made In

    USA

  • Product Code

    SC49050

Fit & Sizing

Fitting

True To Size

This garment fits true to size, we recommend buying your usual size.

Garment Care

How to Wash
Step 1

When you’re ready to wash your jeans, button the fly and turn them inside out. Doing up the fly ensures the jeans maintain their shape, and turning them inside out avoids unwanted marks from the washing machine drum on the indigo.

Step 2

Place the jeans in your washing machine with neutral detergent, and set them on a non/low-spin wash at cold–20 degrees for raw, or up to 30 degrees for pre-washed. High spin may cause unwanted 'lightning fades', and washing too hot can cause excess shrinkage, so it’s important to follow these steps carefully!

Step 3

Once your jeans are done washing, hang them somewhere safe and allow them to air dry. Putting your jeans in a tumble dryer has a high chance of degrading the fabric and misshaping your jeans. Make sure wherever you hang them has proper drainage, as you’ll be expecting some indigo runoff.

Sugar Cane

Godfather of heritage

Sugar Cane stands as one of the oldest brands in the heritage space, tracing its roots all the way back to 1965, where the original owners produced clothing geared towards American servicemen stationed in Japan. Since then, Sugarcane has grown into a major player, producing incredibly high quality clothing inspired by the golden age of denim and militaria.

Manufactured by

Sugar Cane

Price

£599

Description

'1940's Special' 13.5oz Super Collectables Straight Leg Jean - One Wash

SIZE: W36
Low Stock
Free Chain Stitch Shortening

As the first business to revive retail chain stitching in the UK, we proudly offer a complimentary specialist hemming service using the widely regarded Union Special 43200G Chain Stitch Machine on our jeans. We can also alter trousers using a classic lockstitch machine, ensuring that the hem-depth and/or turn-up are kept as close as possible to the original finish. One of our experienced tailors will work on your jeans or trousers by hand to guarantee an ideal fit.

Terms of Service

  • All altered items are non-refundable.
  • This service may incur a delivery delay of one working day.
  • If you are unsure on expected shrinkage, please contact Customer Care.

Delivery

Free Delivery on orders over £150

Returns

Easy returns through our online portal

Secure Payments

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Sugar Cane '1940's Special' 13.5oz Super Collectables Straight Leg Jean - One Wash

Sugar Cane

'1940's Special' 13.5oz Super Collectables Straight Leg Jean - One Wash

Size Guide

Inches

CM

Size Waist Front Rise Back Rise Thigh Hem Inseam
3215.512.51613934
331612.7516.2513.59.2534
3416.51316.5149.534
3617.513.51714.59.7534

How to measure

Lay the front and back waistband flat and together. Take a measurement across the entire width of the waistband and double it for the full waist size.