1960s–70s Howe Nylon Varsity Bomber – Bubba’s Bar Back Graphic - L/XL

Description
Item: Black nylon varsity bomber with striped knit collar, cuffs, and hem in red/white. Snap-front closure. Reverse features bold felt lettering in gothic font reading “Bubba’s Bar.” Made in USA by Howe American Apparel.

Era: 1960s–70s

Brand: Howe American Apparel

Condition: Very good vintage condition with bright lettering and intact knits. Minor age signs only, no major flaws.

Measurements:

Size on garment: XL

Our modern sizing estimate: L/XL

Shoulder to shoulder: 25"

Pit to pit: 25"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 22"

Under collar to lower back: 26"

Provenance Note:

A late 1960s to early 1970s Howe varsity bomber, personalised for “Bubba’s Bar.” Howe American Apparel was a well-regarded outfitter of custom jackets, supplying schools, teams, and local businesses. The bold bar-back graphic makes this jacket a true slice of Americana, sitting at the intersection of vintage sportswear and nightlife culture. Jackets from this era with original bar or business decoration are rarely found outside the US, adding to its collectibility.

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

We do not take photos of inside the garment.

Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

When buying true vintage clothing, you are buying a piece of clothing as an investment. We believe most of our true vintage items will hold or increase in value in years to come. We hope you will cherish your purchase.

Returns:

We are a micro business and sadly cannot cover the cost of returns.

We accept refunds within 14 days of the item arriving with you if you are in the UK and 30 days for Europe and International.

This means the returns must be back with us within those 14 days in the UK and within 30 days for Europe and International items.

Please see our returns policy page for full information.