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WIP Caps Champion Sound "Jamrock" Fitted Cap
WIP Caps just released their 3rd installment of a fan favorite, Champion Sound. The Jamrock color way takes on the Pan-African colors of Green, Black, and Gold. The Champion Sound series is WIP's celebration of Jamaican music and salute to Jamaica's national colors. The cap is made in standard polyester fabric with a pinwheel colored Green & Black crown. The seams are then accented with Gold silk taping to complete the look of the Jamaican flag. The Jamrock cap is available now through WIP Caps and select retailers. Only 200 pieces were released worldwide so don't wait.
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Nick Automatic x WIPCaps Fitted Cap
First leaked in December via WIPCaps Facebook page, the NICK AUTOMATIC x WIPCAPS fitted features the iconic NICK character logo up front and N.A. branding hit on the back. The cap has charcoal gray front panels and black rear panels. The iconic Nick Automatic logo on the front is accented with a hint of orange as seen in the outline and button. The orange is continued on the under bill and sweatband! Keep an eye out this February for the ultra limited release through WIP Caps.
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WIP Caps 'Balisong' Fitted Caps
WIP Caps brings homage to a truly unique Filipino icon: The Balisong. The Balisong or "butterfly knife" enjoys a hallowed place in the culture and history of the Philippines as a key weapon of the Filipino Martial Art known as Eskrima. The legendary Bruce Lee was one of its known practitioners. The Balisong has also made film cameos as the weapon of choice by Hit Girl in the 2009 Kick Ass movie.
WIP Caps presents the Balisong fitted cap to honor this icon. This fitted is an all around black cap with the iconic Filipino blade in 3D embroidery. The wooden handles are accented with a felt inlay and blades in metallic thread to emphasize gleam. Rounding out the rear of the cap is "Bente Nueve" (street name of the Balisong), stitched in a classic cursive font. Get yours now at WIP Caps Online and Hatclub.com.
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WIP Caps "Champion Sound" Green/Black/Gold Fitted Cap
WIP Caps has just released an exclusive colorway for their Champion Sound fitted cap, which released yesterday during their Jamaican Sound celebration at The Collective compound in Makati City, Philippines. Unlike the first two colorways already on their site, this new Champion Sound fitted is color blocked in green / black panels and finished off with gold X taping that brings out the Jamaican flag. The front features the Lion and crown graphic in gold thread embroidery and WIP Caps logo on the side in tonal. No word yet if this style will be available on their webstore but contact WIP for further info.
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WIP Caps "Black n Gold Pac-Q" Hat Club Exclusive
WIP Caps continues their success here in the States with the knockout, Pac-Q, fitted cap style. This time around, WIP serves up a nasty black and gold version exclusively for Hat Club. Below is a quick teaser, straight from the box. This latest Pac-Q fitted starts off with black wool for the foundation and metallic gold thread plus a slick, gold appliqué for the boxing gloves. Stand by for more details. This one is sure to sell out quick!
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WIP Caps "MNL Rice" Fitted Caps from the WIP Fundraiser Series
WIP Caps is proud to launch their Fundraiser Series, which is dedicated to donating a percentage of sales towards different relief efforts and community programs. The first cap out the series is the MNL Rice fitted cap recognizing the Gawad Kalinga Foundation founded by Tony Meloto. Inspired by the rice sacks given out during catastrophe times, the cap utilizes a lightweight acrylic weave fabric with subtle, white embroidery. The under visor features a embroidered quote by Tony Meloto in cursive style. Contact WIP directly for more info.
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