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Universal Article Archives

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FITTED Hawaii 'Chee-Hu' Foam Fitted Cap

FITTED Hawaii is now stocking their latest version of their Chee-Hu fitted cap, this time in teal foam. If you haven't tried a foam cap yet, the material makes for a comfy fit with a slighty puffy appearance.  The cap features the Shaka symbol executed in raised embroidery and crest graphic on the back. You can cop this cap now through their online shop... sizes very limited. 

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Frank151 FREE Book Subscription w/ Cap Purchase

Frank 151 is offering a free subscription to their Frank Book, when you buy any one of the Frank, FDL, or Chop Shop fitted caps.  The Frank Book has come a long way and is considered one of the best publications on art, music, fashion, and culture.  This offer is good till the 31st.  Cop yours here.

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FITTED Hawaii "Shaka" Straw 59Fifty Cap

FITTED Hawaii is back with another custom gem releasing this Saturday (14th).  This new cap features the famous Hawaiian hand gesture known as The Shaka.  There are many versions of where this hand symbol originates from but overall it is universally known as the ultimate symbol of Aloha in Hawaiian culture.  FITTED brings this concept forward on a straw fitted embroidered with the Shaka graphic in raised embroidery.  Details include printed satin under visor plus inside lining and embroidered crest on the back.  The nice color pop on button and sweatband adds some extra flare.  As usual, if you don't cop this early, you just aren’t getting one!  Phone orders welcomed.

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FITTED Hawaii Custom New Era Fitted Caps

FITTED Hawaii has just release four new custom New Era fitted caps that are part of two separate collections.  The first collection is dubbed Concrete Jungle and releases tomorrow.  The SF Giants comes in black wool with orange highlights and the SD Padres in retro brown with gold logo. Next up is the The Mint Condition collection, which was released this past Saturday.  Both Red Sox and Mets caps feature gray crowns, black visors, and contrasting eyelets with unique colored up logos.  All caps have connecting tees that complete the package.  Check their online shop or call them up for availability.

FITTED Hawaii
1438 Kona Street
Honolulu, HI 96814 / map
(808) 942-3100

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FITTED Hawaii 'The Pineapple Army' 5-Panel Cap

It's been a minute since we showcased caps from FITTED Hawaii. The drought is over with the release of their latest 5-panel cap. Mixing it up a bit, FITTED brings out an army green, 5-Panel made with thick duck canvas fabric. Like every piece FITTED releases, there is always a great background story that connects directly to the product. The Pineapple Army 5-Panel cap is no different. This cap represents the story of the 35th Infantry Regiment, during World War I, dubbed “The Pineapple Army” whom wore the green taro leaf patch. Read the background story directly from FITTED here. This cap features a front patch application that mixes embroidery with die-cut fabric. Additional embroidered hits are featured on the side panels along with printed inside taping. The Pineapple Army cap was release yesterday, which also marks the 50th anniversary since Hawaii was signed into statehood. Check their site or call for availability.

FITTED Hawaii
1438 Kona Street Honolulu  /  map
HI 96814

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FITTED Hawaii x Kekoa Cazimero Custom Ali"I" Kamehameha New Era Cap

FITTED has connected with pro surfer Kekoa Cazimero aka Koa-Boi and photographer Zak Noyle on a custom-tailored “Ali’i” Kamehameha New Era fitted cap. The cap is made with black denim and features crisp raised front embroidery of the Kamehameha graphic. The top of the visor is highlighted with teal and pink contrast stitch along with a bright teal underneath. The inside is laced with a printed satin lining of Koa's favorite break spots in a photo collage format. The full hook is offered with a tee that also features the photo collage cropped into the FITTED wordmark. Both cap and tee were released yesterday with some of the proceeds from this project going to the Koa Tree Foundation. Check them out.

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