Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Latest 59Fifty Custom Colorways x Sneaker Hooks @ ECAPCITY
ECAPCITY recently dropped these custom color fitteds that hook to your favorite kicks in NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate flavors. Decked out to match the soon to be released Penny Foamposite 1's, the Orlando Magic get a white on black pinstripe crown with purple visor and matching embroidery. MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks also get a customized gray two tone story with red, white, and medium gray embroidery that should hook to any number of kicks hitting shelves this spring.
Orlando Magic Fitted hat
Arizona Diamondbacks Fitted hat
Hooking to the recently released Miami Vice Airmax 95 colorway, the University of Miami 59Fifty below nails the look in black, turquoise, and hot pink. And with NHL All-Star fever still lingering, the Atlanta Thrashers get a hot red and black two tone custom, with matching embroidery and orange and yellow highlights. 
University of Miami Fitted hat
Atlanta Thrashers Fitted hat
The Cooperstown Collection is not to be left out as the Montreal Expos are next with a custom black and brown two tone fitted, with their vintage wordmark in embroidered in umber and white. The Florida Marlins follow suit with a custom color sky blue and black story, with match embroidery and gray and white accents. 
Montreal Expos Fitted hat
Florida Marlins Fitted hat
With the Superbowl nearing, a nice way to wrap up the season comes in the form of this NHL Buffalo Sabres fitted in Buffalo Bills colors. The popular bison and sabres logo is embroidered in white red and navy while the crown and visor are colored to match. And finishing up with another NHL fitted sneaker hook, the Phoenix Coyotes get a black and red colorway with white accents which hook to the previously released Air Jordan 11's. 
Buffalo Sabres Fitted hat
Phoenix Coyotes Fitted hat
New Chocolate Fitted Caps @ In4mation's Boardshop
In4mation's Ward store recently received two, brand new Chocolate "Chunk C" fitteds for February. Offered in red wool with woven pinstripes and a black tonal option with hint of color. Both caps get the Chocolate wordmark back hit while the pinstripe version gets a grey undervisor and green for the black cap. These clean styles basically add new color options to Chocolate's well-known Chunk C fitted. These caps are now available at In4mation's newly opened skate shop. 
In4mation Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Blvd. B1 Bay 5+6
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 808-597-1447
Chicago Cubs Custom Color Fitted @ Rock-N-Jocks
Rock-N-Jocks has released this custom color, Cooperstown Collection, Chicago Cubs 59Fifty, with bubblegum pink, bright grape, and white embroidery on a solid black wool cap. Get this one now-rather-than-later, as this candy colorway is limited to 30 pieces exclusively from rocknjocks.com. 
STOLENRICHES January Color Customs: Toronto Blue Jays 5950's
Toronto, CA based headwear and boutique spot STOLENRICHES recently released six from the chamber, with these exclusive Cooperstown Collection, Blue Jays custom colorways guaranteed to heat up the custom fitted scene as we approach the end of January. In the two tone category, the Toronto Blue Jays get a cream and brown version with navy and bright yellow embroidery, as well as an all white crown with red visor version with red on black embroidery. 
In the solid color wool fitted category, the Jays go orange and white on royal, bright teal and white on black, and team color logo on a rare navy crown for heads who favor the crisp and clean look. 
Rounding out the collection, a choice use of fabric in charcoal gray melton wool beneath classic red and white embroidery make the last of the bunch a must have for any collector. Note the black color pop used on the maple leaf, adding another level of uniqueness to the piece. 
All shown are limited to 30 pieces, available now while supplies last. For more information visit online or in-store:
STOLENRICHES
734 QUEEN ST. WEST
TORONTO, ON M6J 1E9
647.428.7497
INFO@STOLENRICHES.CA
A Bathing Ape Spring 09 "Plaid" New Era Fitted Cap
A Bathing Ape returns with a whole arsenal of headwear for Spring 09, which includes these new Plaid New Era fitted caps. The caps feature a custom BAPE, plaid pattern in two colorways, which is also used on down jackets, tops, knits, and a wide range of accessories such as wallets, socks, and pencil carriers. The front utilizes the BAPE interlock logo in flat embroidery. The Bape Plaid New Eras are available in four size runs through out their flagship stores worldwide. 
New MLB & NHL Fitted Colorways @ ECAPCITY
ECAPCITY is back this week with a strong assortment of custom color MLB and NHL 59Fiftys by New Era. The Seattle Mariners are up first with custom color treatments for both their wordmark and interlocked ligature compass logos. Royal blue and black, and black and dark gray color schemes on these two tone fitted caps underlay black, white, and silver embroidery on both. 
Seattle Mariners Fitted hat
Seattle Mariners New Era hat
The Bay Area gets shown some love with these fitteds featuring the San Francisco Giants and their minor league counterpart of the same namesake, the San Jose Giants. San Francisco gets a navy and red colorway with white embroidery, while San Jose gets a solid black crown and orange visor. 
San Francisco Giants New Era cap
San Jose Giants New Era hat
With NHL All-Star fever in full effect, the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Redwings get tricked out as well. The Devils feature a custom colorway in purple and gray, with teal accents, while the Redwings get a solid team color fitted with woven western conference patch on the side panel. 
New Jersey Devils New Era cap
Detroit Redwings New Era hat
The state of Pennsylvania has been no stranger to good fortune lately in the world of sports, and the Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers are no exceptions with these custom colorways in MLB and NHL flavors. The Phillies receive a gray crown and black visor this time around, with red, white and gold embroidery, while the Flyers go in hard with red and royal blue, in homage to the Phillies team colors. 
Philadelphia Phillies New Era cap
Philadelphia Flyers New Era hat
Rounding out the bunch, The Florida Marlins get done up in maroon and navy with white accents, and the St. Louis Cardinals receive the popular 'beef and broccoli' colorway in sienna brown and hunter green. 
Florida Marlins New Era cap
St. Louis Cardinals New Era hat
For more information, visit www.ecapcity.com.