This rare, early BODE shirt (No. #01423) highlights the brand’s roots, fully crafted in New York with the distinctive artistry that put BODE on the map. Constructed from repurposed vintage cotton fabric, it features vertical blue, grey, and ivory stripes, a chest pocket, and a hand-knotted fringe hem for a unique, artisanal finish.
• Size: L/XL (see measurements below)
• Fabric: 100% Cotton
• Origin: Handmade in New York
Details:
• Button front
• Hand-finished repairs and visible mending throughout
• Light discoloration spots are original to the upcycled textile
• Side gussets and reinforced stitching
• Macramé-style fringe bottom hem
• One-of-a-kind construction — No two are alike
This shirt is a collector’s piece — early BODE items like this, handmade in New York, are becoming harder to find. Every repair and mark tells a story, true to the brand’s ethos of giving antique textiles a second life.
Condition: Pre-owned. Features intentional visible mending and natural imperfections from the vintage fabric (see photos). These details are authentic to BODE’s design aesthetic.
Measurements (approximate in inches)
Chest (pit to pit) - 23.5”
Length (center back collar seam to hemline) - 29.5” (with fringe)
Tags: BODE shirt, BODE fringe, BODE hand-repaired, BODE NY, designer vintage, visible mending, artisanal fashion, Emily Bode, workwear inspired, patchwork shirt, one of one