The Super “Denim” Collectibles, started by the Brand Director Yuichi Fukutomi, is the result of Sugar Cane's latest, and most challenging project: reproduction of denim manufactured during WWII. This collection features two specific years of production: 1943 and 1946. WWII was marked by rationing and production limitations of civilian clothing, and Sugar Cane has faithfully recreated denim of this time according to deadstock samples they obtained and thoroughly examined. The color, texture, flaws, and manufacturing methods were reproduced for a look that accurately captures what was available at the time.
The 1943 denim was produced during the height of domestic manufacturing restrictions in the United States. The fabric is rough and uneven, with military-purpose donut buttons, iron rivets, and yellow stitching. Many details exemplify the production and labor restrictions of the time: the lack of coin pocket rivets, flannel pocket bags (instead of cotton), misaligned back yoke, rough and inconsistent stitching, thread runoffs, and a folded over selvedge line at the hem.