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Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

All Black DOPE Snapback Cap by The Ampal Creative

The Stampd’ Dope Collection and Los Angeles based head wear label The Ampal Creative, are back with Round 3 of the Dope snapback caps. This time in a Murdered Out, All Black Everything color way. The caps feature tonal logo embroideries on either side, “secret stash pocket” under the crown, and West Coast embroidery detail above the snaps. With such a large following of people inquiring about these hats, they increased their production from previous runs but still holding to 100pcs. This snapback is available now exclusively through the Stampd’ and Ampal online only.

Image / Video / Text: The Ampal Creative

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The Ampal Creative: New ALOHA Snapback Caps

Aloha! A simple greeting brings about thoughts of sandy beaches, palm trees and tropical weather. If the name of this dynamic line from The Ampal Creative doesn't teleport you to Waikiki, the prints emblazoned on the cap should more than suffice. The first one, dubbed Apocalypse WOW, is a dark version of paradise when the sun ain't out. The second cap, Seven Seas, is made with reissued 50’s print from the Hoffman Archives. All fabrics are hand picked and fully customized. Both caps utilize the 6 panel construction with long horizontal front panel and natural cotton rope across the top part of the brim adding a nice touch. These two snapbacks, feature standard AC woven labels on the front and can be found on The Ampal Creative online.

Images: The Ampal Creative

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Gotta Dance Dirty x The Ampal Creative "The DIRTYGLYPHICS" 6 Panel Snapback Cap

Setting off 2011 is a last minute sleeper produced and released in December between electronic music blog Gotta Dance Dirty, and hat makers The Ampal Creative. GDD expands their network by collaborating with The Ampal Creative on a 6-Panel Snapback cap. The Dirtyglyphics cap is made in the 6-Panel construction with horizontal front panel. The cap features custom "dirtyglyphics" all-over print on navy cotton twill. The final jump off comes in the form of a gold braided rope across the visor. This piece is now available through the GDD Store and The Ampal Creative online.

Images: The Ampal Creative/GDD

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Stampd'LA x The Ampal Creative 'Dope' Snapback Cap

Stampd'LA connected with The Ampal Creative on a quick run of DOPE snapback caps for their DOPE accessories collection. These are 6-panel caps with split front panel construction. The caps are made with solid black wool and feature the DOPE script word mark in raised embroidery. Behind the front panel, is a hidden pocket for your personal stash. The under brims are blessed with kelly green twill for a classic look. The original run of 50 black/white pcs sold out in 6 hours. A second color way is set to release next month, stand by on that one. If you want to be placed on the waiting list email, type "Dope Hat" to info@stampdla.com.

Images: The Ampal Creative

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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.

Untitled from Ampal Creative on Vimeo.

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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!

Images: The Ampal Creative

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