Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Mitchell & Ness 'Slam Dunk Champions' Fitted Caps, Pt:3
Mitchell & Ness releases the official Slam Dunk Champions Fitted series, which originally launched during All-Star Weekend. The Slam Dunk Series focuses around 5 players who have won the contest in years past. Mitchell & Ness starts off the series with Spud Webb (Dallas native) and Dominique Wilkins, two of, which are the most recognized players to win the contest. Both caps are made in jersey mesh and feature the famous cut lines from the Atlanta Hawks jersey. For the rest of the collection, M&N adds Vince Cater (2000), Cedric Ceballos (1992), and Kenny "Sky" Walker (1989). All three of these caps are made in wool with the Carter cap featuring side piping and striping detail from the Raptors jersey. Available now through Flight Club.com and coming soon to MitchellandNess.com.
Mitchell & Ness '1986' NBA All-Star Game Fitted Cap, Pt:2
Here is another style from the Mitchell & Ness All-Star Game collection highlighting 1986. The 1986 fitted cap calls out the year the NBA All-Star Game first came to the city of Dallas. Played at the Reunion Center on February 9th, 1986, the East rallied behind Isiah Thomas late in the fourth quarter to defeat the West 139 to 132. Isiah would go on to win MVP honors with 30 points and 10 assists. The M&N 1986 fitted features a green under visor, M&N side branding, NBA logo on the back, and event statistics embroidered on the sweatband. Limited stock available now at Mitchellandness.com.
Mitchell & Ness 1986 NBA All-Star Game Fitted Caps, Pt:1
Dallas is in full effect tonight as they host, for the second time, the 59th NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington Texas. Mitchell & Ness brings it back by releasing the official fitted caps focused around the 1986 All-Star Game jersey. Starting off, both caps are made with jersey mesh fabric. Instead of embroidery M&N utilizes vinyl, heat-transfer applications for the front word mark and side panel stars, similar to the execution of the original 86' jerseys. Both caps come with historic event, date, place, and final score to the game embroidered on the sweatbands. Available now through Mitchell & Ness.com and the Jam Session in Dallas.