Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Nobis Spring 2011 Headwear
Canadian based, Nobis, is back with their unique remixes of staple headwear pieces for Spring 2011. Below is a quick snap shot of a few pieces from their huge spring offering. First up is the Ivy cap, which is reconstructed with new cut panels, some nice piping details, and offered in a variety of fabrics such as cotton linens, denim, and a burlap option shown below. Next is the Nobis Ivy cap, also molded in unique cut seams and highlighted with elastic sweatbands and inside linings. Finally, step out a bit with their latest Fedora hat edition. If you are looking for a lightweight option, this is it. Made with cotton linen, the hat is surrounded with a pleated contrast band and sheer-cotton lining. Not too much over the top but just enough to get you noticed. Each hat is now available through Nobis online and official dealers worldwide.
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OFFICIAL: Fall 2010 Lookbook
OFFICIAL is lock n loaded for their Fall 2010 collection shipping early September. The hat silhouettes are spread across standard fitted caps, mesh snapbacks, Ivy w/ earflaps, and beanies. The fabric mix is soild, which consist of wools, tweeds, plaids and cottons with clean trimming details for a good look. See the complete collection here.
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ARTH Branded Reversible Hunting Ivy Hats
Everyone is looking for a deal these days and Arth is meeting that demand with something well worth your dollars. Arth Brand has just released their official branded, reversible, hunting ivy hats. These gems feature high-quality, wool tweed that come in 3 separate color ways. Reverse them inside out and you have scotch inspired plaid options for an easy, laid back look. These hats are great autumn pieces that will have heads commenting for sure. Get your's now at Arth Soho for only $90.
Arth Soho
75 West Houston St. / map
NY, NY 10012
212.539.1431
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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