Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
FITTED Hawaii "Generations" New Era Fitted Cap
FITTED Hawaii thrives at building concepts that tie back to their homeland roots and at the same time serving up killa fitted styles. Once again, FITTED combines the use of the tee and fitted set-up to salute the one’s that came before us... The Elders. The Generations New Era fitted features an all over Hawaiian quilted pattern in heavy bean stitch. The top visor features contrast stitch along with a teal under and purple top button. The inside sweatband is printed with a Hawaiian proverb which reads “Mai Pale I Ke A ‘O A Ka Makua” which translates into “Do Not Set Aside The Teaching Of Your Elders.” The final touch is the inside lining in vibrant purple! This fitted along with the matching tee will release this Saturday (3/28) instore. Get in line now! 
March Madness - Custom Color Fitted Releases @ ECAPCITY
ECAPCITY is dropping another round of custom color 59Fiftys by New Era for the beginning of the spring season. Starting with this exclusive 23rd of March release, ECAPCITY takes it back to a design from 1961, with this California, then Los Angeles, Angels two tone fitted, featuring red and silver embroidery on a navy crown and red visor, with the signature halo on top in metallic silver. 
old school fitted hat
Following up with more custom color two tone fitted releases for March, the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles get ligature logo, slate blue on gray and white on navy and red colorways, respectively. 
Washington Nationals New Era fitted hat
Baltimore Orioles New Era Fitted hat
For those looking for direct sneaker hooks, the New Jersey Devils are getting a graphite, black, and teal 59Fifty colorway that hooks to the Freshwater Air Max 95's, and the Seattle Mariners get a hook to the Air Griffey Max 1's in dark navy and teal. 
New Jersey Devils New Era fitted hat
Seattle Mariners New Era fitted hat
Following suit, the NBA's Denver Nuggets get a medium gray on charcoal two tone fitted colorway with lime green accents, and MLB's Toronto Blue Jays get a charcoal gray melton wool crown with green and red visor to match the embroidery. 
Denver Nuggets New Era hat
Toronto Blue Jays New Era Fitted hat
The NHL's Nashville Predators get a clean royal blue and orange two tone colorway this time around, as do the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves in red and black with silver and gold accents. 
Nashville Predators New Era fitted hat
Minnesota Timberwolves New Era fitted hat
The last custom color fitteds of the bunch come in the form of the Milwaukee Brewers in black and blue to match the recently released Penny II's, and the Florida State Seminoles in light gray, graphite, and black to match the black and gray Jordan Spizikes. Visit ecapcity.com for more information on these and other custom color two tone fitteds. 
Milwaukee Brewers New Era fitted hat
Florida Seminoles New Era fitted hat
Vault New Era Custom Fitted Caps
Vault, one of Harlem’s own, has just released two custom New Era fitteds. Both caps represent the Vault shop along with Harlem's state of mind. First, is a straight up Vault wordmark inspired by the Shaft movie font style. This one is being offered in three solid wools with only the wordmark flipping out colors. Next up is Harlem's Safecrackers fitted produced in conjunction with Benny Gold for the custom graphics. This is for the Uptown heads but definitely anyone on that money hustle! Vault offers this one in Mets royal / orange, a nice garnet / white / black, and lavender / metallic / sky blue combo. Take the B, C, 2, or 3 trains to 135th and check these dudes out for the product. Phone orders welcomed.
2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
Harlem, NY 10030
212.281.1723 
Custom Color NBA Charlotte Hornets 59Fifty @ Rock-n-Jocks
This Charlotte Hornets two tone custom colorway in purple and black is now available via Rock-n-Jocks. Featuring the old Hornets mascot logo in full color embroidery on the front and back of a deep purple crown and black visor, fitted throwbacks continue to be in full effect with this 59Fifty release. Supplies and availability limited. For more info visit rocknjocks.com. 
CATS New Era Fitteds from Oneness
It's been a minute since we've posted cap releases from Oneness boutique. Today, Oneness released the clean and basic CATS New Era 59Fifty fitteds. They got a nice wildcat royal / white combo plus a summer bright version. If you happen to be in the area, check them or call for availability.
New Era Retro Pinstripe 59Fifty Fitted Caps @ Onspotz.com
Onspotz.com is stocked with Cooperstown Retro Pinstripe, New Era 59Fifty fitteds. These caps are made in 80 cotton / 20 wool fabric with woven pinstripes and two-tone visors. The top buttons are in alternate colors and back panels laced with large team city wordmarks. The left panel sports New Era's retro cap logo and all undervisors are field green. You can never go wrong with some pinstripes, white tops especially in retro team logos. Beside the two teams shown below, Onspotz is also offering Boston, Houston, Cleveland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cali, and San Diego. 
