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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Rebel8 'R8LA / Lost Angels' Meshback Cap

Rebel8 is selling off the remaining stash of product from their REBEL8 Lost Angel's event held this past July. The leftover items include posters, tees and these sick R8LA meshback caps. The caps feature Giant's custom letter styling in a one color embroidery on black wool and the under visors laced with a Lost Angels printed hit. Limited quantities still available so don't sleep, get yours here.

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OFFICIAL Winter 2010 Sneak Peek

OFFICIAL is back with a new sneak peek into their upcoming Winter 2010 collection. Shown below is the Tiger Striped Camo Meshback Cap. This key piece combines high-quality rip-stop camo with a black visor and mesh panels.  The cap is highlighted with their "Keep It All Official" woven label in pop orange, which is also accented as contrast top stitch on the visor. Keep your eyes peeled for more of OFFICIAL's winter offering.

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Inside Label: Tim McAuliffe, Sandy Koufax Brooklyn Dodgers Unique Mesh Fitted Cap

On October 4, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the seventh game of the World Series. It would be the first and only World Series title seen by the Dodger faithful within the Brooklyn borrows. The memorable season penned by the Brooklyn Dodgers overshadowed the importance of the youthful potential of Sandy Koufax, the Dodgers left handed throwing bonus baby. A Brooklyn native and a college student, Sandy Koufax inked his first professional contract at the age of eighteen. Koufax would win two games for the 1955 Dodgers but his dominance within the game would begin during his years in Los Angeles.

The Dodgers moved to Los Angeles after the 1957 season. Koufax would help the Dodgers win the 1959 World Series as they played their home games at the Los Angeles Coliseum. As baseball moved through the expansion decade, Koufax dominated the National League by throwing four perfect games in the span of four seasons. The last of his no-hitters was a perfect game.

Koufax’s presence within the game of baseball also served as an influence within the social binds of America. Koufax, who is of the Jewish faith, elected not to pitch the first game of the 1965 World Series due to it falling on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for those of the Jewish belief. Despite his absence in game one, Koufax pitched a three hit shutout in game seven on just two days rest. His gutsy performance helped the Dodgers win the World Series. It would be the fourth and final World Series title won by Koufax.

In 1966, Koufax won 27 games and helped the Dodgers win the pennant. However, it would be the constant pain in his arm that would cause him to retire after the 1966 season at the age of 30. Five years later Koufax would be enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

This uniquely styled royal mesh fitted hat was worn by Sandy Koufax at the beginning of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The hat was constructed by Boston's Tim McAuliffe Cap Company, whose tag is stitched into the headband. The stylized Brooklyn B crosses the front two panels of the hat. The white threaded B is directly embroidered onto the mesh material. The under-visor is lined in green cloth. Koufax’s retired number 32 is etched in black ink atop the green cloth. A royal covered metal button rests at the top of the crown. This rare, historical piece is currently being auctioned off by Robert Edwards Auctions.

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Text: J.Wheeler

Estate 'Short Brim Meshback' Fitted Caps

Estate has just released a limited run of short brim, meshback fitted caps.  These pieces are now available through their online store in tan and the black version shown below.  Each cap features blank front panels with 'estate' in raised embroidery running along the side panels.  Get yours here for $42. 

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Quintin Lakers Champions & Michael Jackson RIP Meshcaps Coming to Hat Club

Hat Club is gearing up for original, one-of-a-kind, meshback caps coming out within the next few weeks. This special run of caps feature original LA Times newsprint of headlines and photos capturing the Lakers Championship win and the passing of Michael Jackson. Both caps are being produced in limited stock by Quintin and will be sold exclusively through Hat Club. Stay posted for more info.

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