Tribute to Bees T-Shirt

Bee Hierarchy Short Sleeve Designer T-Shirt – Limited Edition Shoosty Artist Series

Step into the fascinating world of apiculture with the Bee Hierarchy Long Sleeve Henley, a tribute to Charles Butler’s groundbreaking 1609 treatise The Feminine Monarchie—the first comprehensive English book on beekeeping. Butler revealed the hive’s remarkable caste system: a single queen at the apex, laying eggs to sustain the colony; male drones with their fleeting, singular purpose of mating; and the tireless female workers who forage, defend, and build the intricate honeycomb that sustains life. This handsome shirt faithfully recreates the iconic illustration from Butler’s historic cover, rendered in rich golden yellows against a deep charcoal base—appearing prominently on both front and back for a bold yet elegant statement.

Exquisite details abound: a delicate golden hive pattern adorns the cuffs, while a swirling swarm of bees trails down the left sleeve in precise, artistic formation. Subtle gold ribbon accents hide behind the button placket, and the signature Shoosty logo graces the shoulder in matching thread. Crafted from premium lightweight cotton-spandex jersey (95% cotton, 5% spandex), this Henley offers exceptional softness, gentle stretch, and all-day breathable comfort—perfect for layering or standalone wear.

• Material: Lightweight cotton-spandex jersey (95% cotton, 5% spandex)
• Care: Machine wash warm, tumble dry medium
• Fit: Relaxed modern cut with refined Henley styling

More than apparel, this is wearable history—a celebration of nature’s perfect society and centuries-old wisdom. Sophisticated, comfortable, and endlessly intriguing, the Bee Hierarchy Henley will quickly become your favorite shirt. Limited edition—claim your place in the hive today.

The Latin inscriptions on the illustration eloquently capture the disciplined harmony of the bee hive: "SOLERTIA ET LABORE" translates to "by shrewdness and labor" (or "by skill and industry"), praising the clever and industrious spirit of the colony; "SHREWD LABOR" serves as the direct English rendering integrated into the design, emphasizing astute effort and diligence; "SOCORDIAM LVIMVS" appears as an artistic variant likely intended as "SOCORDIAM FUGIMUS," meaning "we flee sloth" or "we shun idleness," highlighting the bees' relentless productivity; and "CASTVS ET APIS" directly refers to "the caste/system and the bee," underscoring the structured social order of queen, drones, and workers. Together, these phrases celebrate the hive's perfect division of roles for the collective good.