Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Elm Company Summer 2011 "City Series" Snapback Caps
Representing some of their favorite cities, Elm Company brings out their City Series, snapback collection for the summertime. The collection is comprised of solid-colored wool caps featuring embroidered graphics inspired by well-known city elements and home team logos. Offered in this run are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Seattle and Miami, which is not shown. The caps are available now through select dealers nationwide.
Images: Elm Company
New CLOUT Magazine Snapback Caps by ELM Company
Graffiti online mag, CLOUT, has just dropped their latest round of 8 snapback caps produced by ELM Company. Made in the USA, this cap release features a variety of well-known Westcoast color combos, such as black / teal or black / orange, plus an all black version with white embroidery. Aside from Clout's C symbol, the crown has the ELM Leaf branding on the side, CLOUT word mark on the back and special pattern inside taping. Available now through CLOUT Online.
Image: CLOUT Magazine
CLOUT x ELM New 2011 Fitted Cap Styles
CLOUT Magazine is back with four new fitted caps for 2011. Produced by ELM Company, all styles are being released exclusively through they're San Jose homebase showroom and CLOUT online. The styles range from the graff "C" Symbol herringbone fitteds to the black and white gingham steez. Finishing off the release is a special color way paying homage to the hometown of San Jose. Each style comes with some nice details such as suede under brims, detailed inside taping and black linings. The SJ teal fitted rocks a dark grey Herringbone with slight shimmering teal pinstripe through out the fabric. Each cap features the Clout logo in raised embroidery, ELM leaf, and all made in the USA! Check CLOUT for availability.
Images: Clout/ELM
Benny Diar x Clout x ELM "Death Cheater" Fitted Caps
From Benny Diar himself: “My name is Benny, known in the graffiti world as Diar. I have been an artist my whole life. I started writing graffiti at the age of 11, and was an active writer until February 2008, when a bad car accident left me paralyzed from the neck down.”
Continuing the much needed support, Clout Magazine has connected with ELM Company, graphic designer Sammy Rodriguez and sign painter Sean Barton on the official "Death Cheater" fitted caps. These caps are made in wool with contrast top button, eyelets and under visor in light gray. The inside of the caps feature satin linings. Front Death Cheater graphic was designed by Sammy Rodriguez while the custom Benny Diar signature on the back by Sean Barton.
Support Diar's recovery by purchasing this collector's edition fitted cap, now through Clout.
Images: ELM Company
Clout 'Khaki Felt Header' Fitted Cap by ELM Company
Clout keeps banging out new fitted styles in collaboration with ELM Company for 2010. Their latest project is no different with the release of the Khaki Felt Header fitted caps. This style blends a light khaki base with black accents and CLOUT header in die-cut, black felt. The cap is detailed out with a sandwich visor and custom taping. Available now through Clout and and select spots.
Image: Clout/ELM
The Clink Room's Taco Shop League 'Pollos Terribles' Fitted Cap by ELM Company
The Clink Room introduces their second fitted cap from their Taco Shop League design contest, designed by Erick Florez of Utica, NY. Erick's Pollos Terribles imaginary team was voted unanimously as the winning design by The Clink Room community. Produced by ELM Company, the front panels feature the original design in various raised embroidered sections. The under visor is hit with classic kelly green in addition to custom inside labels, taping, and removable visor patch featuring head size. Purchase this cap and the matching tee now through The Clink Room Shop.
Image: Clink Room