
JW Anderson
Faded Sage Jersey Short
This item is a pair of JW Anderson's Faded Sage Jersey Shorts, a relaxed-fit casual short made from 100% cotton jersey with a terry interior. Key features include a drawcord-adjustable elastic waistband, piped slant pockets, an embroidered logo on the front pocket, and a 6.75-inch (17 cm) inseam. The shorts are piece-dyed for a faded appearance and are manufactured in Portugal.
- Color
- Faded Sage
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey with terry interior
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, vintage, relaxed-fit, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Piece-dyed cotton jersey short with a relaxed fit and vintage-inspired details, featuring moccasin-style pocket stitching and a terry interior.
Drawcord-adjustable elastic waist, piped slant pockets, embroidered logo, 6.75-inch inseam.
- Color
- Faded Sage · green
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey with terry interior
- Style
- casual, vintage, relaxed-fit, sporty
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, weekend
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- piece-dyed for a faded look
- ultra-faded finish
- moccasin-style stitching on pocket
- 100% cotton jersey fabric
- terry interior for comfort
- relaxed straight leg cut
- drawcord-adjustable elastic waist
- piped slant pockets
- embroidered logo on front pocket
- 6.75-inch inseam
- made in Portugal
- part of matching set with sweatshirt
Product Insights
JW Anderson's Faded Sage Jersey Shorts, made in Portugal, deliver a uniform piece-dye fade mimicking vintage army surplus, with fading that continues evenly with each wash—slowed by cold water and air drying. The shorts feature moccasin-style pocket stitching as a house signature and a hidden terry interior adding warmth and substance without visible bulk. Sizing is roomier than typical brand oversized; sizing down and cinching the drawcord achieves a slimmer silhouette, though the 6.75-inch inseam and wide leg can visually shorten legs without a fitted top. The cotton terry interior causes a stiff drape that stands away from thighs. A matching sweatshirt receives the same piece-dye treatment for coordinated fading.
Verified claims
- Fade consistency
- Uniform fading across all panels with no dark seam lines, for an army-surplus look.
- Ongoing fading
- Color continues to fade with each wash; cold water and air drying slow fading.
- Set matching
- Matching sweatshirt has same piece-dye treatment and fades at same rate.
- Moccasin stitching
- Moccasin-style pocket stitching is a JW Anderson signature, derived from leather moccasin construction.
- Terry interior
- Hidden terry interior is plush, warm, and adds substance without visible bulk.
- Manufacturing quality
- Made in Portugal, with high certification density and knitwear expertise.
- Made in Portugal
- Portugal's premium jersey: 7 in 10 factories hold ≥2 certifications.
- Sizing
- Roomier than typical JW Anderson oversized; sizing down and cinching the drawcord gives a slimmer silhouette.
- Proportion
- Short 6.75 inseam and wide leg can visually shorten legs without a fitted top.
- Material feel
- Cotton terry interior adds body, causing shorts to drape stiffly and stand away from thighs.
- Care regimen
- Wash cold inside out with mild detergent and air dry to preserve the shade.
- Fade uniformity
- Uniform piece-dye fading mimics vintage army surplus and deepens with each wash.
- Design philosophy
- Moccasin stitching on both the shorts and hoodie is a house-coded embodiment of the brand's ordinary becomes extra philosophy.
- Piece-dye fading
- Piece-dye gives the shorts a flat, all-over fade that mimics vintage army surplus and avoids contrast seams.
- Inspiration
- Piece-dye and ultra-fade treatment mimics a faded army surplus shirt.
- Fade behavior
- Uniform all-over fade that continues to develop evenly with washing.
- Coordinating garment
- Matching sweatshirt uses identical piece-dye treatment for a true set.
Product record
- Title
- Faded Sage Jersey Short
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a male model wearing faded sage jersey shorts with visible elastic drawstring waistband, side pockets, and a rolled hem; the outfit also includes a matching faded sage zip hoodie and a white tank top with a small black chest monogram.
- Shorts silhouetteKnee-above-length relaxed-fit shorts with a straight leg and a slightly turned single-stitched hem.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.41 · w 0.54 · h 0.30 (high) - Waistband and drawstringElasticated waistband with a visible fabric drawstring tied in a bow at center front; drawstring tips have small metallic aglets and there are visible metal eyelets at the front waistband.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Pocket constructionSlanted inset side pockets with visible pocket openings where the model's hands are partially inserted.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Shorts fabric appearanceMidweight jersey fabric with a soft, slightly brushed surface and a uniform faded sage dye giving a washed look.
- Hoodie visibleMatching faded sage zip-up hoodie worn open over the tank, with a two-panel hood, drawstrings with metal tips, front kangaroo pockets, and a visible metal zipper with pull.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.44 (high) - Tank topWhite ribbed sleeveless tank top worn underneath the hoodie, visible across the chest and neckline.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.20 (high) - Chest monogramSmall black stylized monogram centered on the tank chest area.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.17 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Visible logo text“JW”
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.17 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Leg exposure and finishModel's lower legs visible below the shorts with a plain skin finish; no additional leg detailing on the shorts.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.70 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Center front seamVisible vertical center-front seam on the shorts running from the waistband toward the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.45 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body view of a male model against a light gray seamless background; even soft lighting with subtle shadowing beneath the model; model wearing black espadrille-style slip-on shoes as props.
- Shot compositionFull-body centered portrait with the model standing facing forward and cropped with small margin above the head and to the sides.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with a subtle vignette and soft floor shadow beneath the model.
- Footwear propBlack slip-on espadrille-style shoes with a woven natural-colored sole visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.78 · w 0.46 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting from above and slightly front-left producing gentle shadows under the model and minimal specular highlights on fabric.
Colors
faded sage· shorts#93B3A3faded sage· hoodie#95BAAAwhite· tank top- Shorts silhouetteKnee-above-length relaxed-fit shorts with a straight leg and a slightly turned single-stitched hem.
- 02

Product
Front-right three-quarter view of a mid-rise sage-green jersey short on a model from waist to just above the knee, showing elastic waistband with drawcord, front pocket opening, side seam details, and visible knit/terry texture.
- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length relaxed-fit shorts worn on a model, visible from the front-right three-quarter angle; legs fall straight with a slight taper toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.20 · w 0.92 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric textureSoft knit with a subtle terry or looped-jersey surface visible across panels, showing a slightly worn/faded finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.72 · h 0.50 (high) - Waistband constructionElasticated double-layer waistband with horizontal topstitching lines and visible channeling.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Drawcord and eyeletsRound drawcord threaded through two metal eyelets at the front center; drawcord ends have small rectangular metal aglets.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Front pocket openingInset front pocket opening with narrow topstitching visible on the right front panel (model left), curved pocket edge detail.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Side seam and tab detailVertical side seam on the outer right leg (model right) with a small sewn tab showing several narrow horizontal lighter stripes adjacent to the pocket opening.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem finishTurned hem with visible twin needle topstitching around each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.74 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible seams and topstitchingContrasting stitch definition visible along center front seam, pocket outline, waistband channels, and side seams.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Model interactionModel's right hand rests near the right pocket with fingers partially covering the side seam area; left hand relaxed at the hip partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.68 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.16 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped from mid-torso to above the knees against a smooth light gray background; model wears a white ribbed tank top. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows and slight shadow cast to the right side.
- Background and stagingNeutral light-gray seamless backdrop with no props.
- Model top visiblePortion of a white ribbed sleeveless top visible at the waistline above the shorts.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing even illumination and gentle shadows at inner leg creases and under the hem.
- Image cropCropped composition excludes model head and lower legs; visible area spans from just below the ribcage to just above the knees.
Colors
faded sage green· main fabric#8CAB9Bwarm gold metallic· drawcord aglets and eyeletspale mint stripe· side tab stripes- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length relaxed-fit shorts worn on a model, visible from the front-right three-quarter angle; legs fall straight with a slight taper toward the hem.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a pair of faded sage-green jersey shorts on a model; visible elastic waistband, center back seam, side pocket opening at right, and turned hem with topstitching. Fabric shows a soft knit/looped texture.
- Rear center seamVertical center-back seam runs from the waistband down the middle of the seat to near the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Elastic waistbandWide elastic waistband with multiple horizontal stitched channels visible across the back; top edge sits slightly below the model's ribbed tank hem.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.12 · w 0.68 · h 0.10 (high) - Side pocket openingVertical side pocket opening is visible at the right side seam where the model's hand rests, forming a narrow slit from waistband toward hem.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem detailTurned hem with visible double topstitching encircling each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.84 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureSoft knit texture with a low-loop or terry-like surface visible across the entire short body.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.66 (high) - Side seamVisible vertical side seam running down the outer thigh on both sides, more pronounced on the left side of image.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.24 · w 0.14 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the waist down against a light gray background. Model wears a white ribbed tank; right hand rests near the pocket. Soft directional lighting with mild shadowing at lower left.
- Model stylingModel is shown from the back wearing a white ribbed tank that is cropped above the waistband; right arm and hand are visible resting alongside the shorts.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.02 · w 0.50 · h 0.48 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and subtle shadow beneath the legs toward the lower left.
- Framing and cropImage cropped slightly above the waist and below the knees, focusing on the rear of the shorts and upper legs.
Colors
faded sage green· short body#94B3A3- Rear center seamVertical center-back seam runs from the waistband down the middle of the seat to near the crotch area.