Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

HUF "Burberry" x New Era Fitteds

HUF has recently released these classy "Burberry" New Era fitteds at their Sutter spot. The caps are built with woven plaid fabric that is inspired by the famous Burberry check pattern. The collection includes the famous khaki get-up with 2 extra alternate colorways. For all SF heads check HUF @ Sutter St. & for everyone else, let's hope they release these at other locations.


HUF SF Burberry New Era Fitted Cap


Image from Keith Hufnagel's Honeyee blog.

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New 5950 Fitted Customs @ Cap City

UA is pleased to feature Cap City officially for the first time. Located in New Jersey, CC is known for custom colorways of almost every fitted stocked. Here are pics of New Era 5950 fitteds that just dropped. First up is the Philippines flag fitted which features their golden sun rays & stars plus a second colorway in green / red. Rounding off the release is minor league baseball, logo love with the Trenton Thunder & NJ Cardinals. All caps are available through their site or store located in West New York, NJ.


Philippines Flag New Era Fitted Cap


Cap City New Jersey New Era Fitteds


Images from Cap City.

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New Stussy x Futura 2000 New Era Fitteds

The Destiny Collection is a collaboration between Stussy x Futura which includes tees, jackets, & now fitted caps. Here is a preview of the first 2 caps on New Era's 5950 model for spring 2008. The Jungle Camo & Night Camo fitteds feature unique patterns printed all over with front raised embroidery. The caps are available now through Haven with a wider release next month.


Stussy x Futura 2000 Fitted Caps


Stussy x Futura 2000 New Era Fitted Caps


Images from Haven.

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Tokyo 08 / Part 3 : ONSPOTZ

One of the best shops in the Shibuya district is Onspotz, which is fully loaded with official fitted caps. The selection ranges from authentic MLB teams, independent brands, & Onspotz custom. The grid walls are covered from top to bottom with mostly black-based fitteds & color pop embroidery. NY fitteds dominate the majority of space with core teams such as LA, Philly, Boston, Chi-town, & ATL stocked in various colors. Definitely check for them in Shibuya, their new Harajuku base, or their site for the largest offering.


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Freshjive Spring 2008 Fitted Caps

Freshjive recently went live with their Spring 2008 collection of New Era fitted collaborations. This new set of fitteds offers straight solid caps with the exception of a big plaid style. All caps available now at select boutiques.


Freshjive Spring 2008 Fitteds


Freshjive 1989 Black Cap


Freshjive 1989 Royal Cap


Freshjive White BREED New Era Cap


Freshjive Big Plaid 5950 Fitted


All images from Freshjive / Rudy Butler

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Sig Zane x Kicks HI x New Era 59Fifty Fitted

Here is a sneak preview of an upcoming 59fifty fitted from Sig Zane & Kicks Hi. Native son of O'ahu, Sig Zane produces yet another premier design pattern exclusively for Kicks HI. The hand-craved print is named Olaka, which translates into life or living. The cap will drop February 9th at both Kicks HI locations & SigZane Design spot.


Sig Zane 59Fifty Fitted Cap


Image from Ian Ginoza

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