Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Brakeless x Off The Hook 5-Panel Cap by Quintin Co.
Montreal based, Off The Hook and Brakeless boutiques have linked up to create a biking essentials / inspired collection featuring messenger bags, tees, custom welt Marinoni frame, and 5-Panel, adjustable caps by Quintin Co. The caps are made with black wool in standard 5-panel construction. The front panels feature the official OTH x BRKLSS medallion logo found across the collection in tonal, flat embroidery. The back adjustable straps are trimmed with 3M reflective vinyl, which helps you be seen in many weather conditions. The complete collection along with the 5-Panel cap is available now at Off The Hook online / in-store plus Brakeless.
Images: Off The Hook / Quintin Co.
Acapulco Gold 'Angry Lo-Bear / Party Bear' Fitted, Knit, & Camper
Acapulco Gold is gearing up for one of their biggest headwear releases for Fall/Holiday 2010. Below is a preview of their Anger Lo-Bear fitted cap and knit hat plus the Party Bear camper. All three styles pay homage to Brooklyn NYC's original LO movement. The fitted cap features a clean and crisp embroidered graphic of the infamous bear. For the knit hat, Acapulco Gold brings out the angry bear face, front and center, in full knitted glory. This knit hat features a ribbed cuff with side woven label. The camper, aka 5-Panel, brings out the all-over embroidered bear pattern on khaki cotton twill. Different color options will most likely be available when these gems release later this year. Stay posted.
Images: Acapulco Gold
ONLY NY New 2010 Summer 5-Panel Hats
ONLY NY cru is back and excited to introduce their latest 5-Panel/Painters Hats for the start of summer 2010. The new line-up brings back the bold ONLY color-blocked 5-Panel caps made from lightweight, stain resistant fabric. The front word mark is printed and features standard side eyelets. Next up are the Squiggle pattern 5-Panel hats utilizing discharge printing in either black or royal. To finish things off, ONLY NY releases two new vintage fabric hats. For those that don’t know, ONLY’s Vintage Hat series are cut from rare vintage fabric in very limited quantities. Made in the USA and printed in NYC! Cop yours here.
Images: ONLY NY
New HUF Headwear for Summer 2010
HUF has released another wave of headwear for Summer 2010. These new styles include snapbacks and 5-panel camper caps. First up is the triHUFangle design made with cotton twill followed by dye stripe wool and color block, cotton 5-panels. As usual, HUF offers up three color options for each style. You can find these caps plus other styles now through HUF's SF and LA spots.
Images: HUF
Quintin Co. x Montana Cans 5-Panel Adjustable Cap
Quintin Co. has teamed up with Montana Cans Company on a new 5-panel adjustable cap. The cap is made of 100% cotton and side panels printed with a multi-colored paint drip pattern. The front and back panels feature embroidered graphic hits plus metal side eyelets. This cap is due to release within the coming weeks through Montana Can dealers and followed by Quintinco.com.
Images: Quintin
ONLY NY Vintage Hat Series, 1st Set
We are going to start off May on a good run with ONLY NY's brand new Spring/Summer collection of caps dubbed the Vintage Hat Series. This May release of the VHS line is composed of three 5-Panel Campers and one Snapback cap. Each hat is made with authentic, vintage corduroy fabric with patterns. Only 5-16 pieces were produced from each fabric roll. These gems were made in the USA and are now on available strictly through ONLY's Online Store. Don't hesitate this time around, these won't last!
Images: ONLY NY