Universal Article Archives
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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.
Images: Kangol / Everlast
Kangol x Staple 5-Panel Pigeon Cap now @ Reed Space NYC
Wow! Staple Design connects with Kangol to produce the Pigeon style on a 5-Panel Camper Cap. This gem features the Staple and Kangol logos embroidered on each side, color blocked in tones of warm and cool grays highlighted by infrared and 3M reflective strip for the back cable / toggle system. The front features the famed pigeon bird in a nice detailed embroidery. The cap is made with a UV protective Taslon outer and also features an add-on sunshade that can be attached along the back. Get yours now through Reed Space NYC along with St.Alfreds, Commonwealth, Bodega, and True plus select international spots.
The Reed Space
151 Orchard St. (btwn Rivington & Stanton) / map
NY, NY 10002
212.253.0588
Images: Reed Space NYC
Kangol Fall 2009 "Japanese Jersey" Hat Collection
Kangol is introducing a special collection of staple silhouettes consisting of a Deerstalker, the casual Bermuda, Ivy, and Spitfire hats made with premium Japanese jersey fleece. The collection utilizes carefully selected fleece, which is machine processed slower and gentler than usual to produce higher quality material. Each hat also possesses different cut panels assembled with tighter, zigzag stitch seams for a comfortable sport fit. These hats are part of their Fall / Holiday 09 collection available through Kangol and select retailers coming this September.
Images: FreshNGood
Kangol "Duck Bill" Ivy Cap @ UrbanExcess.com
London based UrbanExcess.com has recently re-stocked on new Kangol headwear product. One of the first hats at the top of the food chain are Kangol's Ivy Hats. Not exactly the 504, this cap is built from a similar mold with updated panel construction and the addition of elastic sweatband for a comfortable fit. Made in super soft wool, the front bill is flipped with knit fabric. Available now (here) at UrbanExcess.com in 4 sizes and strictly in charcoal grey. 
Imprint Culture Lab 2008: The Cult of Collaboration Clip
Here is a video post by the fine people at Imprint Lab. The video was recorded October 1st, 2008 in LA for panel discussions on popCULTure. The Cult of Collaboration clip gives us brief insight to the development of a good collaboration and some insight into the connection between Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design and the Kangol 504 headwear project. Check it...
Kangol Fitted Caps @ Onspotz.com
Below is a quick update on some Kangol fitted caps now being sold through OnSpotz.com. Known for their worldwide hat history, Kangol diversifies their style count by adding some flat brim, fitted caps. First up is Kangol's melton stripe fitted featuring company logo on the front and wordmark on the back. Right behind that is the Lumberjack cotton fitted, which is offered up in red, green, and yellow lumberjack plaid. Both styles are now available at Onspotz.com. 
