Sugar & Co. Gentle Coat Black

With the Gentle Coat Black, Sugar & Co. offers a contemporary interpretation of the classic American car coat, somewhere between a denim jacket and a relaxed everyday blouson. Made in Japan from Supima cotton selvedge denim, this piece combines a distinctive fabric with a generous, understated silhouette. Its Black colorway brings a more restrained character to this vintage-inspired design while highlighting the texture and carefully balanced proportions of the garment.

Features

• 100% Supima cotton
• Selvedge denim with irregular yarns
• Extremely low-tension weaving on traditional shuttle looms
• Soft fabric with pronounced texture
• Relaxed straight fit
• Slightly dropped shoulders
• Mid-length silhouette covering the hips
• Inspired by classic American car coats
• Black colorway
• One Wash finish
• Made in Japan

Description

A Japanese label dedicated to thoughtfully designed everyday clothing and carefully developed fabrics, Sugar & Co. revisits a classic piece of American outerwear with the Gentle Coat. Originally designed for automobile travel, the car coat is characterized by straightforward construction, a comfortable length and a silhouette allowing freedom of movement. Sugar & Co. draws on these elements to create an understated jacket that deliberately moves away from traditional denim jacket conventions while retaining their utilitarian spirit.

The Gentle Coat is made from Supima cotton selvedge denim, developed through a distinctive approach to yarn production and weaving. Known for its exceptionally long and fine fibers, Supima cotton is spun into deliberately irregular yarns before being woven at extremely low tension on traditional Japanese shuttle looms. This process produces a highly textured fabric, with subtle variations that give the Black colorway considerable depth and character. Despite its rugged appearance and traditional construction, the denim retains a pleasant softness. It also undergoes a One Wash treatment, softening the fabric and helping minimize shrinkage during subsequent washes.

The Gentle Coat features a generous straight silhouette, slightly dropped shoulders and a mid-length cut that covers the hips. These proportions create a relaxed drape while maintaining a structured appearance. More understated than a conventional denim jacket, it can easily be layered over a t-shirt, shirt or lightweight knitwear. Its Black colorway highlights the fabric's irregular texture and may gradually develop subtle variations through wear and washing, depending on the dye's behavior.

Paired with the matching Gentle Pants Black, made from coordinating denim, this jacket can also be worn as a complete set, showcasing Sugar & Co.'s distinctive approach to fabric development and silhouette.

Cut & Fit

The Gentle Coat features a relaxed straight fit, with slightly dropped shoulders, comfortable room through the chest and a length that extends over the hips. Its generous proportions allow for easy layering without restricting movement.

We recommend choosing your usual size to maintain the relaxed silhouette intended by Sugar & Co. Sizing down may be considered for a closer fit, depending on the garment measurements. As the denim has already been washed, further shrinkage should be minimal.

Why We Selected It

What we particularly appreciate about Sugar & Co. is the brand's ability to reinterpret classic American clothing without losing its original character. With the Gentle Coat, the label offers an interesting alternative to the traditional denim jacket, allowing the simplicity of the silhouette to highlight the fabric's distinctive qualities. Supima cotton, low-tension weaving and generous proportions come together in a piece that feels both individual and easy to wear. In this Black version, its understated appearance offers additional versatility, particularly when paired with the matching Gentle Pants.