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Benny Gold Limited 5-Panel Caps

Benny Gold keeps banging us with exclusive product & continues with the introduction of his 5-Panel caps. These caps are made with cotton duck, ticking fabric, which will come in blue or red striping. The caps are detailed with gold side eyelets & nice gold embroidered front hit. Limited to 100 pieces, the BG 5-Panel caps are part of his Fall 08 release & ready to ship sometime in October. Stay posted.

Benny Gold 5 Panel Hats


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Norse Projects : 5 Panel Caps

Reppin' Copenhagen Denmark, Norse Projects is a retail space carrying everything from independent apparel brands to limited edition, artist based projects. Their latest release in headwear comes in store branded, 5-Panel caps. Each piece is made in cotton twill & printed with various patterns such as woodcamo, bauhaus, & sashiko. The standard details are here with adjustable back strap, side eyelets, & visor edging. Available now at the Norse Projects store & their online site.
Norse Projects Woodcamo 5-Panel Cap

Norse Projects Bauhaus 5 Panel Caps

Norse Projects Sashiko 5 Panel Caps
Images: NORSE PROJECTS


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Official "Purps Pack" Caps

Official is coming through Wednesday, Sept. 3rd with their highly anticipated cap collection dubbed "The Purps Pack". This package offers their Neu Camp 5-Panel adjustable & fitted cap in limited production which is fully equipped with all styling & details. First up is the 5-panel model made in powder blue, rip-stop nylon fabric printed with Official's own Houndstooth Disruptive Pattern in purple & grey. The final piece in the collection is their standard Fitted cap model made in premium grey denim. The front features raised embroidered 'Official' script wordmark, top contrast stitch, & laser-cut Official POP woven label. These hot styles will be available through their site & worldwide dealers starting next week.

Official Neu Camp 5-Panel Cap Official Neu Camp 5-Panel Cap Purps Collection Official Scripto Grey Denim Fitted Cap Official Grey Denim Fitted Cap underview detail



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New York Hat Company 5 Panel Caps

Military, camp caps, or better known as 5-panel caps have been a staple headwear piece here in NYC since before the fitted surge to popularity in the mid 90's. Back then brands such as Polo, Eddie Bauer, EMS, North Face, LL Bean, & others were offering this piece in all colors & fabrics. Now in full effect, the 5-panel has become a staple for many brands such as Supreme, 10 Deep, Stussy, Futura Labs, & others. Below is two exclusive 5-panel caps from the famous wholesaler New York Hat Company. First up is the tan, thick corduroy & charcoal heavy wool version. Both caps come with the standard detailing of mesh vent eyelets, visor edge binding & back adjustable straps. Other features on both caps are black undervisors, sweatbands, & inside linings. Available through New York Hat Co. e-tailers & hopefully a re-stock at Onspotz.com.

Corduroy 5 Panel Cap NY Hat Company Wool Tweed 5 Panel Caps


Images: Onspotz.com

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