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Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

New CLOUT Magazine Snapback Caps by ELM Company

Graffiti online mag, CLOUT, has just dropped their latest round of 8 snapback caps produced by ELM Company. Made in the USA, this cap release features a variety of well-known Westcoast color combos, such as black / teal or black / orange, plus an all black version with white embroidery. Aside from Clout's C symbol, the crown has the ELM Leaf branding on the side, CLOUT word mark on the back and special pattern inside taping. Available now through CLOUT Online.

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CLOUT x ELM New 2011 Fitted Cap Styles

CLOUT Magazine is back with four new fitted caps for 2011. Produced by ELM Company, all styles are being released exclusively through they're San Jose homebase showroom and CLOUT online. The styles range from the graff "C" Symbol herringbone fitteds to the black and white gingham steez. Finishing off the release is a special color way paying homage to the hometown of San Jose. Each style comes with some nice details such as suede under brims, detailed inside taping and black linings. The SJ teal fitted rocks a dark grey Herringbone with slight shimmering teal pinstripe through out the fabric. Each cap features the Clout logo in raised embroidery, ELM leaf, and all made in the USA! Check CLOUT for availability.

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Benny Diar x Clout x ELM "Death Cheater" Fitted Caps

From Benny Diar himself: “My name is Benny, known in the graffiti world as Diar. I have been an artist my whole life. I started writing graffiti at the age of 11, and was an active writer until February 2008, when a bad car accident left me paralyzed from the neck down.”

Continuing the much needed support, Clout Magazine has connected with ELM Company, graphic designer Sammy Rodriguez and sign painter Sean Barton on the official "Death Cheater" fitted caps. These caps are made in wool with contrast top button, eyelets and under visor in light gray. The inside of the caps feature satin linings. Front Death Cheater graphic was designed by Sammy Rodriguez while the custom Benny Diar signature on the back by Sean Barton.
Support Diar's recovery by purchasing this collector's edition fitted cap, now through Clout.

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Clout 'Khaki Felt Header' Fitted Cap by ELM Company

Clout keeps banging out new fitted styles in collaboration with ELM Company for 2010. Their latest project is no different with the release of the Khaki Felt Header fitted caps. This style blends a light khaki base with black accents and CLOUT header in die-cut, black felt. The cap is detailed out with a sandwich visor and custom taping. Available now through Clout and and select spots.

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CLOUT x ELM Company "OBLVN C" Seersucker Fitted Caps

Clout is back for summer action with their latest OBLVN Seersucker fitted caps produced by ELM Company.  The caps feature cotton, graphite/white, seersucker fabric with a custom, embroidered C letter designed by OBLVN. The cap also features the ELM leaf, Clout Header, and new C logo embroidered around the crown.  On sale now for $50 through Clout.

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