New Summer 2011 ONLY Vintage 5-Panel Hats

One of our favorite independent hat brands is back with another fresh batch of Vintage 5-Panel Hats. As usual, ONLY hand picks deadstock vintage fabrics and produces these gems in extremely limited quantities. So limited, in fact, that they only produced 3 pcs of the Vintage Orchard Hat worldwide. All hats are available exclusively through ONLY online store and made in the USA! Get yours!

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The Ampal Creative Custom Snapback Caps

The Ampal Creative just released two new snapback pieces to keep their hat selection diverse and fresh. The first gem is their Aloha snapback cap made with the Fear & Loathing (blue) Hawaiian print fabric. The inside taping and front panel backing utilizes Shaka Zulu Hawaiian print fabric. Next up, leaving nothing to waste, Ampal brings out the Shaka Zulu snapback, making full use of the Zulu printed fabric. All caps are constructed using 6-Panel construction, thick rope detail and their standard AC woven labels for the front. Roughly 24 pcs on the Fear & Loathing and 27 pcs on the Shaka Zulu were produced. Pick yours up here before they sell out!

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CA4LA x Andy Warhol "One Offs Headwear Collection"

Japan's CA4LA headwear boutique has released a very special collection celebrating the work of Andy Warhol.  The One Offs Collection focuses on a printed pattern of hat drawings made by Warhol.  The pattern features hats from various periods of history in pen details and colors.  The collection utilizes the cadet, snapback cap, and fedora silhouette as a canvas for this unique work.  The One Offs Collection was released this past Thursday along with a book campaign featuring the hat drawings, which was given out with purchase. Contact CA4LA for more info on these special hats.

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68&Brothers x Cooperstown BallCap Co. 'NY' Short Brim Fitted Caps

Japan's 68&Brothers continue their Cooperstown Ball Cap Co. connection with the release of three, new, short-brim fitted caps paying homage to vintage New York Yankees and Giants/Mets baseball teams. The caps are made by the one and only Cooperstown Ball Cap Co. in fine, wool flannel and leather sweatbands. This could possibly be the last of these very rare pieces ever since Cooperstown BallCaps sadly discontinued operations early this year. Email 68&Brothers about shipping to the US or if you happen to be in Tokyo, check their spot out in the Shibuya Ward.

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Attica Jailhouse Custom Kelly & Gold Len Bias Fitted Cap

After introducing the Len Bias, custom-tribute fitted cap back in early 2009, Attica Jailhouse returns with the official kelly green version with gold embroidery.  The cap features metallic gold thread on a die-cut, black felt patch and top button accented in gold.  Made with acrylic wool blend, this cap is also available in red or navy. Cop this unique piece now from Attica Jailhouse while sizes are still available.

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Attica Jailhouse B.A.L. Big Apple League Fitted Cap Series

Attica Jailhouse has recently started to release images of new, custom caps for fictional B.A.L., Big Apple League.  These new teams allow Attica to continue expanding its custom works while bringing forth some history notes on the area the teams represent.  The first two teams out the gate are Brooklyn's Clinton Hill Admirals and Fort Greene Martyrs.  AJ releases two options for each team with embroidered felt and hand-cut felt applications.  Both caps are wool and feature back panel embroidery. Watch the Attica Web Store for availability on these one-of-kind fitted caps.

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