Distressed circular badge design with California bear silhouette and retro striped palette—perfect for vintage collectors and California road-trip enthusiasts.
The story behind this design
A circular badge frames the entire design in weathered white with two solid dots on either side like button holes. Inside, a California bear silhouette sits centered against bold horizontal stripes in red, orange, yellow, and blue—a playful reference to classic state imagery. The word TULARE curves along the top in capital letters, EST. 1888 sits at the bottom. Everything has that intentionally worn, screen-printed vintage look: uneven edges, slight color distressing, the sense that this tee has traveled through time. It's nostalgic Americana without being precious—the kind of design that feels like it could have actually existed forty years ago.
Who it's for
Vintage fashion enthusiasts and California history buffs will love the authentic retro aesthetic. Collectors of state-themed apparel and road-trip memorabilia will see this as a must-have. It's an excellent gift for someone who romanticizes mid-century Americana or likes wearing pieces that tell geographic stories. Also appeals to people who appreciate screen-printed heritage and aren't interested in ultra-modern design trends.
