SKU RS80
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📆 Era

Likely from the early to mid-2000s, when BAPE heavily explored Americana and workwear influences in its collections.

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🚹 Gender

Men’s, but can also be worn unisex given the oversized and boxy fit.

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🎨 Color

Light Blue / Faded Denim Tone with yellow “Bathing Ape” embroidery on the back.

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🏷️ Brand Information
• Brand: A Bathing Ape (BAPE)
• Line: Busy Works (as seen on the tag)
• Founded in 1993 in Japan by Nigo, BAPE is a cult streetwear brand known for its limited releases and bold graphics.
• This shirt carries the “BAPE HEAD” circle patch on the back, an iconic vintage branding.

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👕 Type of Garment

Western-Style Work Shirt with snap buttons, flap pockets, and embroidered branding.

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💡 Tips of Style
• Pair with raw denim jeans or cargo pants for a rugged streetwear look.
• Layer over a plain white tee or hoodie for a relaxed vintage vibe.
• Works well with boots or retro sneakers (Nike Dunks, BAPE Sta).

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📖 Description

This vintage BAPE Bathing Ape shirt features a Western/workwear silhouette with snap-button closures, dual front chest pockets, and classic pointed collar. The back embroidery reads “Bathing Ape” in bold yellow chain-stitch, paired with a large BAPE HEAD patch, making it a statement collector’s item. The shirt shows natural fade, distressing, and paint splatter, adding character and authenticity.

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⭐ Rating & Condition
• Condition: 7.5/10 (Visible wear, fading, paint stains, and fraying on hem & cuffs).
• Authenticity: Tag and embroidery confirm genuine BAPE Busy Works release.
• Rarity: High – embroidered BAPE Western shirts are sought-after pieces in archival streetwear.

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✅ Conclusion

This rare vintage BAPE Bathing Ape Western Shirt embodies the brand’s early 2000s workwear-inspired aesthetic, blending Japanese streetwear with Americana roots. Despite signs of wear and distress, the authentic patina adds vintage charm, making it a collector’s grail for fans of archival BAPE.