Vintage A Bathing Ape (BAPE) Rainbow Stripe Raglan Baby Tee – Made in Japan

Rare vintage A Bathing Ape (BAPE) women’s baby tee from the early 2000s, featuring one of the brand’s most recognizable archive graphics. Crafted in Japan during BAPE’s golden NIGO era, this piece showcases the iconic “APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE” slogan across a vibrant rainbow stripe chest print, finished with the classic Ape Head logo.

Made from 100% premium cotton, the tee features a fitted baby tee silhouette with raglan sleeves, contrast white piping, and a V-neck design that captures the unmistakable Y2K Japanese streetwear aesthetic. Produced by Nowhere Co., Ltd. and made exclusively in Japan, this is a highly collectible piece for BAPE archive enthusiasts and vintage Japanese fashion collectors.

Item Details

* Brand: A Bathing Ape (BAPE)
* Era: Early 2000s Archive
* Made in Japan
* Material: 100% Cotton
* Size: Women’s S
* Color: Black
* Raglan Sleeve Construction
* V-Neck Collar
* Contrast White Piping
* Rainbow Stripe Graphic
* Iconic Ape Head Print
* “APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE” Slogan
* Slim Baby Tee Fit

Measurements

* Pit to Pit: 17 inches
* Length: 24 inches

Condition

* USED ITEM
* Condition: 8.5/10
* Overall in very good vintage condition.
* Print remains vibrant with minimal signs of age.
* No major stains, holes, or structural flaws observed.
* Please refer to all photos for the item’s exact condition.

About This Piece

This vintage BAPE baby tee represents the brand’s early Japanese production period under NIGO, when every garment was manufactured in Japan with premium materials and distinctive graphics. The rainbow stripe design paired with the famous “APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE” slogan has become one of the most recognizable motifs from BAPE’s archive collections. Original Made in Japan women’s pieces from this era are increasingly difficult to find, making them highly sought after by collectors of Y2K streetwear and Japanese fashion.

Tags

A Bathing Ape, BAPE, NIGO Era, Archive BAPE, Baby Tee, Raglan Tee, Rainbow Stripe, Ape Shall Never Kill Ape, Ape Head, Nowhere Co Ltd, Made in Japan, Japanese Streetwear, Y2K Fashion, Harajuku, Vintage BAPE, Rare Archive, Women’s BAPE, Hype, Collectible.

Please Note: This is a pre-owned vintage item. Do not expect it to be in like-new condition. Please review all photos and measurements carefully before purchasing. All sales are final.