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B-15
The initial nylon flight jacket, godfather of the modern bomber. Consists of fur collars and cotton. This was later upgraded to the MA-1 in 1949. -
MA-1
Knitted, elastic collar that allows for more room for parachute harnesses. During the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the jackets were produced in the now ubiquitous sage green color. -
English Popularity
As a symbol of ‘the Man’, the bomber got appropriated by working-class English skinheads and punks in the 1960s through to the 80s, who daringly dyed them burgundy and pair them with Doc Martens boots and skinny jeans. -
Teenagers and Women Start Wearing Bombers
Bomber (and varsity) jackets gained popularity among teenagers in 1980. They were worn to have a big fit; on women they were meant to look as if they had borrowed it from their boyfriend. -
“Riot, Riot, Riot.”
Raf Simons presents a full collection of military-inspired clothing with his iconic Fall/Winter 2001 collection. It includes bomber jackets, proving their timelessness in fashion and pop culture.
