Berberjin x CA4LA Fedora Hats

CA4LA, considered one of the most unique hat spots in Japan, has connected with Berberjin boutique to bring forth some vintage style Fedora Hats. These unique hats are a perfect offering amongst the huge selection of used clothing at the Berberjin locations in Harajuku. The hats are made of wool felt with semi pinched crowns and feature tonal grosgrain ribbons finished with bows. The curved 1 1/2 brims are edged with extra fabric. Available in taupe or black options, strictly at Berberjin or CA4LA.

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Nobis Spring 2011 Headwear

Canadian based, Nobis, is back with their unique remixes of staple headwear pieces for Spring 2011. Below is a quick snap shot of a few pieces from their huge spring offering. First up is the Ivy cap, which is reconstructed with new cut panels, some nice piping details, and offered in a variety of fabrics such as cotton linens, denim, and a burlap option shown below. Next is the Nobis Ivy cap, also molded in unique cut seams and highlighted with elastic sweatbands and inside linings. Finally, step out a bit with their latest Fedora hat edition. If you are looking for a lightweight option, this is it. Made with cotton linen, the hat is surrounded with a pleated contrast band and sheer-cotton lining. Not too much over the top but just enough to get you noticed. Each hat is now available through Nobis online and official dealers worldwide.

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Everlast Vs Kangol: Everlast 100th Anniversary, Limited Edition Hat Collection

Legendary sporting brand Everlast is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary as the undisputed brand of choice for athletes worldwide. In recognition of this major feat Everlast has collaborated with Kangol, another heavyweight in the headwear arena for this special collection. This connection brings together two of the most recognized brands in their respective leagues. The collection features four distinct hat styles representing four quarters of Everlast's 100 year anniversary.
First up is the Everlast Spitfire leather, 8-panel hat, representing 1910-1935. The Spitfire is made with supple glove leather and laced with a satin lining representing boxing robes. The second quarter brings in the classic Everlast Player Fedora Hat repping 1936-1960. This gem is made with 100% lite felt wool and features a stingy brim. The Player also dons a satin lining. 1961-1985 brings us to the standard Everlast Beanie Hat, celebrating fictional but iconic boxing hero Rocky Balboa. This is your basic thin-ribbed beanie with a 3-inch cuff made with acrylic yarn. Finishing off the century, Everlast comes through with the 5-panel cap representing 1986-2010. Using Kangol's base model of 5-panels, these caps bring forth 20th century technology such as UV-A and UV-B sun protective treatments plus water repellent fabric. This hat collection is definitely one of this year's most official collaborations and is now available through Everlast.com or Kangol Store.com.

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Dickies Fall 2010 Headwear

Below is a small showcase of Dickies Fall 2010 headwear available now through Ellum Supply Co. and other shops within the coming weeks. The collection offers several styles such as flat brim fitted, truckers, fedoras, cadets, and ivy's to name a few, all maintaining Dickies recognized roots of quality workwear. You can see the full offering of Dickies headwear at DickiesHats.com.   

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The Ampal Creative x JOYRICH LA Headwear Collaboration

The Ampal Creative is excited to introduce they're upcoming collaboration with LA clothing brand/boutique, JOYRICH. This special collaboration brings together Ampal Creative's fedora and porkpie silhouettes and merges them with custom JOYRICH prints and special leathers used for the hat bands. The video showcases a quick preview to the collection due to drop within the coming days. The hats will be sold at JOYRICH Melrose store with a select few offered up through Ampal's website. Stay posted for more.

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Eugenia Kim "Kurt" Fur Felt Hats @ Arth

Arth Hats has received a few pieces of Eugenia Kim's "Kurt" fur felt hats at their Soho store. These cool looking hats are made from Rabbit fur felt, which are smoother and tougher than wool felt. The crown features a lightly pressed center pinch plus a loose brim. Another unique feature to these hats are the feather crown bands showing off random colors and stripes. The Kurt fur felt hats are now available in this Brandy/Natural color in Mens medium.

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