A.P.C.
Faded Indigo Denim Overshirt
CA$450.00CAD
In Stock
This A.P.C. Faded Indigo Denim Overshirt is a straight-fit, long-sleeve button-up overshirt made from 100% recycled cotton denim. It features a pointed collar, full-length button placket, two buttoned chest flap pockets, and barrel cuffs with contrast topstitching. The garment has a subtly faded indigo wash and a curved hem, suitable as a lightweight outer layer for transitional weather.
- Color
- Faded Indigo
- Material
- 100% Recycled Cotton Denim
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic, heritage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Flawlessly crafted overshirt in subtly faded indigo denim, featuring a straight fit and buttoned patch pockets, perfect for transitional fall styling.
100% recycled cotton denim, straight fit, buttoned patch pockets on chest
- Color
- Faded Indigo · blue
- Material
- 100% Recycled Cotton Denim
- Style
- casual, minimal, classic, heritage
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- subtly faded indigo denim
- straight fit
- buttoned patch pockets on chest
- 100% recycled cotton denim
- transitional wardrobe essential
- low-key flair
- flawlessly crafted
- perfectly balanced elegance
Product Insights
Tracing its design lineage to the French bleu de travail of the late 1800s, A.P.C.'s first overshirt in 100% recycled cotton uses up to 20,000 fewer liters of water per kilogram than virgin cotton while developing a fuzzy, velvety patina at wear points within months. The subtly faded indigo finish with light whiskering matches the product photos accurately, and the broken-in feel comes faster than with conventional denim. The layering fit slides over a hoodie or under a topcoat without binding; ordering your usual A.P.C. size yields a tidy layer, while sizing up accommodates thicker ones. To maintain the faded indigo color and prevent shrinkage, cold water wash and hang dry — the shirt softens with each wash, accelerating the patina at cuffs and placket.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Direct descendant of the French bleu de travail from the late 1800s.
- Sustainability
- 100% recycled cotton uses up to 20,000 fewer liters of water per kg than virgin cotton.
- Patina
- Subtle fade develops a fuzzy patina over time; cold wash and hang dry to maintain.
- Fade evolution
- Develops a fuzzy, velvety fade at wear points within months of wear.
- Water footprint
- Recycled cotton saves up to 20,000 L water per kg vs. virgin.
- Design lineage
- Descended from A.P.C.'s Hiver 87 shirt jacket and inspired by the French bleu de travail.
- Material
- First A.P.C. overshirt in 100% recycled cotton, which breaks in faster and fuzzes with wear.
- Color finish
- Subtly faded indigo finish with minimal contrast, reflecting A.P.C.'s preference for natural wear.
- Layering fit
- Slides over a hoodie or under a topcoat without binding.
- Sizing for layering
- Order your usual A.P.C. size for a tidy layer; size up for thicker ones.
- Faded appearance
- Faded indigo color matches product photos accurately with light whiskering.
- Care
- Cold water wash and hang drying preserve the faded indigo color and prevent shrinkage.
- Color heritage
- The indigo shade is historically 'bleu de travail', the color behind the term 'blue-collar worker'.
- Washing
- Cold gentle wash and hang dry to prevent shrinkage and preserve color.
- Aging
- Softer with each wash, with faster patina at cuffs and placket.
Product record
- Title
- Faded Indigo Denim Overshirt
- Brand
- A.P.C.
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Workwear roots of the patch pockets and straight cut
- A.P.C.’s straight, un-structured silhouette descends from the chore jacket’s boxy, pleat-free body, which was built to offer a full range of motion without adding tailoring cost; the same shape that once let a laborer swing a hammer or lift cargo now allows the overshirt to slide effortlessly over a hoodie or under a topcoat, operating as a wardrobe bridge rather than a statement piece.
- The deep indigo of this overshirt is the exact hue that earned the original French jacket the name ‘bleu de travail’ and later inspired the English term ‘blue-collar worker’; the dyed cotton not only hid the grime of a workday but also identified the wearer as a member of the laboring class — a piece of 19th-century industrial identity that A.P.C. now offers as a graceful, fade-ready layer for a very different kind of daily grind.
- This overshirt is A.P.C.’s refined take on the bleu de travail, the indigo work jacket that was standard-issue for French railway workers and factory laborers from the late 1800s; the straight fit, cotton build, and patch pockets on this piece are not just design gestures — they are the same design brief that made the original jacket a century-spanning symbol of functional, unpretentious dressing.
- The chest pockets on the overshirt inherit the original chore jacket’s unlined patch pocket construction, which was designed to be cheap to produce and easy to repair; the buttoned flap is A.P.C.’s only deviation from the workwear template, adding a modern touch of security without diluting the pocket’s tool-carrying essence.
Recycled cotton denim: feel, durability, and eco credentials
- The 100% recycled cotton circumvents the agricultural phase that can consume up to 20,000 liters of water per kilogram of virgin cotton — wearing this overshirt means your denim's water impact was largely limited to the cleaning and occasional re-dyeing stages, offering a tangible environmental advantage without sacrificing material quality.
- Mechanical recycling shortens the cotton fibers, so the denim feels less rigid and more pliable right away than starchy virgin denim, and the fabric continues to soften with each wash — you skip the stiff break-in period typical of raw jeans and get a comfortable, lived-in overshirt from day one.
- The recycled denim retains cotton's open, breathable structure, so this overshirt works across seasons — it vents heat when worn over a tee in spring or as a mid-layer under a coat in fall, without the clammy feel of a synthetic-heavy alternative.
How recycled denim fades and evolves with wear
- Mechanically recycled cotton fibers are inherently shorter and less uniform than virgin cotton, which increases surface hairiness as the fabric wears; for this 100% recycled denim overshirt, that hairiness translates into an accelerated softening and a fuzzy, lived-in texture at friction points like cuffs and placket — a patina that enthusiasts will read as a faster, more tactile record of use.
How this overshirt fits into A.P.C.’s design language
- A.P.C.'s debut menswear collection in 1987 featured what GQ described as an 'uncomplicated spin on the shirt jacket,' so this faded indigo overshirt's patch-pocket, straight-cut configuration traces a direct design lineage back to the label's founding moment — a piece of Parisian minimalist history priced at $450 CAD.
- Previous overshirt models like the Robbe were cut from a 70% cotton / 30% recycled cotton blend, so this 100% recycled cotton version steps fully into post-consumer denim — a clean, contemporary statement from a brand that has increasingly prioritized sustainable material transitions without altering its minimalist blueprint.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a mid-blue denim overshirt worn on a model showing collar, full-length button placket, two chest flap pockets with button closures, single-button cuffs, visible contrast topstitching, and a small white woven hem tag at lower left.
- CollarPointed classic shirt collar in the same denim fabric, laying flat.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Front button placketFull-length center placket with visible buttonholes on the right placket and black round buttons on the left placket; placket is topstitched.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.73 (high) - Chest flap pocketsTwo symmetrical square chest pockets with pointed flaps; each flap secures with a single black button and is outlined by contrast topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - CuffsBarrel-style cuffs with visible single black button; left cuff partially unbuttoned and turned up slightly at the wrist.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.72 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureDenim weave with subtle vertical fade and slight slub texture visible across the shirt surface.
- Contrast topstitchingVisible tan contrast stitching outlining pockets, placket and seams.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.16 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem tagSmall vertical white woven tag attached to the bottom left hem; printed characters are not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing upper body of a model wearing the garment against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows and the model's left hand touching head while right hand is in pocket.
- Shot compositionCropped mid-torso studio lifestyle shot showing the shirt on a model from just below the chin to the hips; background is plain and uncluttered.
- Model poseModel's left arm raised with hand near head and right hand placed in pant pocket; face partially visible from nose down.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.35 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with faint shadowing under the shirt hem and slight specular highlights on denim weave.
Colors
mid indigo blue· main fabric#54749Ablack· buttonstan stitching· topstitching- CollarPointed classic shirt collar in the same denim fabric, laying flat.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve denim overshirt worn by a model; visible features include a pointed collar, full-length central button placket with dark buttons, two chest patch pockets with buttoned flaps, single-button cuffs, curved hem, and contrast topstitching.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up overshirt shown from the front on a model, straight shoulders, relaxed torso fit, curved bottom hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.85 (high) - Fabric and textureMedium-weight woven denim with visible vertical weave texture and subtle faded variation across the surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarPointed shirt collar with topstitching visible along the edges.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.12 (high) - Center button placketFull-length vertical placket with evenly spaced dark round buttons and visible stitching along the placket edges.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.66 (high) - Chest pocketsTwo square patch chest pockets with pointed flaps; each flap secures with a single dark button and has visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high) - CuffsSingle-button shirt cuffs with a horizontal seam and visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - TopstitchingContrast topstitching visible around collar, placket, pocket edges, cuffs, and hem in a lighter beige tone.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.88 (high) - Buttons appearanceDark, round, four-hole style buttons used on placket and pocket flaps; button centers contrast slightly against the denim.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.66 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model cropped at mid-thigh and just above the nose, plain light background, even diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the torso and upper legs; model's face partially cropped above the mouth, hands visible at sides.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform pale gray or white studio background with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowEven, diffuse frontal lighting producing soft, minimal shadows and consistent color across the garment.
- Image crop and focusImage cropped to show shirt details; garment area in sharp focus, lower legs and background slightly out of primary emphasis.
Colors
faded indigo blue· body#4C6C92light beige stitching· topstitchingdark charcoal· buttons#2B4464- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up overshirt shown from the front on a model, straight shoulders, relaxed torso fit, curved bottom hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve denim overshirt showing a straight upper yoke, set-in long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, a folded shirt collar, and a gently curved hem.
- Upper yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, with visible topstitching following the seam line.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.07 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high) - CollarFolded shirt collar visible from the rear, laying flat against the yoke with topstitching along its edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Back body panelSingle back panel of denim with a uniform faded indigo weave appearance and subtle vertical texture from the denim yarns.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem is gently curved at the center back, finishing slightly lower than the side seams, with visible hem stitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves taper to buttoned cuffs; cuff plackets and button details are visible on both wrists.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high) - TopstitchingVisible single-line topstitching follows the yoke seam, shoulder seams, sleeve seams, cuffs, and hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.07 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot on a light neutral background showing a model wearing the shirt; even soft lighting with minimal shadows. Model head and hands are partially visible and the image is vertically centered on the shirt back.
- Background and lightingEven, light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing around the model edges.
- Model presenceMale model shown from the rear; back of head cropped at top edge and hands visible at lower sides, serving as a mannequin for the shirt.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionVertical crop centered on the shirt back, showing full back panel and sleeve length down to the wrists and hem just above the hips.
Colors
faded indigo· shirt body and sleeves#5476A1- Upper yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, with visible topstitching following the seam line.
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Q&A
3 answered- How does the straight fit of this overshirt compare to A.P.C.'s regular fit shirts? Should I size up or down for a layered look?
- This overshirt has a straight fit, which is A.P.C.'s classic fit silhouette. It's designed to be worn over layers, so if you usually wear an A.P.C. shirt in your regular size, sticking with that size should work for a tidy layered look. For a roomier feel with thicker layers underneath, you could size up.
- Does the 100% recycled cotton denim shrink after washing? What is the recommended care to maintain the faded indigo color?
- Like most raw or lightly washed denim, the 100% recycled cotton may experience minimal shrinkage in hot water. To preserve the faded indigo color and minimize shrinkage, we recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and hang drying out of direct sunlight.
- How does the faded indigo color look in person compared to the product photos? Is the fading more subtle or pronounced?
- The product description describes the fading as 'subtly faded,' so the color is a soft, natural indigo with light whiskering rather than heavy contrast fading. It should closely match the product photos, with a gentle, lived-in look.