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The Wild Ones "The LA Warriors" New Era Fitteds

Graff crew, The Wild Ones have posted a sneak peak of their new upcoming LA Warriors New Era fitted caps.  The concept is inspired by the 1979 cult classic The Warriors title hand style.  Three color ways are slated for release in Dodgers, USC, and of course the Raiders.  These are due later this year.

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Atlanta Braves Gucci Colorway / Orlando Magic Custom Color 59Fiftys @ Rock-N-Jocks

Rock-N-Jocks has just released this Atlanta Braves custom MLB 59Fifty in a 'Gucci' colorway, featuring the Braves ligature logo in red and gold embroidery on a solid green fitted.

Rock-N-Jocks also recently dropped this Orlando Magic custom color NBA 59Fifty in varsity purple on black with black and white embroidery, as a hook to the Nike Air Penny Hardaway Foamposite kicks in eggplant and varsity purple.
Visit rocknjocks.com for more information.

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June Custom Color 59Fiftys On Smash @ ECAPCITY

ECAPCITY has been releasing a steady stream of hot fitted colorways for the summer months with plenty of sneaker hooks in the line up. An assortment of NHL, NBA, MLB, and Minor League custom color 59Fiftys in solid and two tone variants hit ECAPCITY's shelves in June, so be sure to check for them while they're still hot.

For those looking for the latest in sneaker hooks, the Milwaukee Brewers get a teal, purple, and yellow custom color 59Fifty to match the women's Air Jordan VIII. Not far behind, the New Jersey Devils get a white on black two tone fitted with red and black embroidery that can hook to any number of Air Jordan Retro's out this summer.
Milwaukee Brewers New Era Hat
New Jersey Devils New Era Cap

Fans of Chicago can look forward reppin' their city with the custom color fitted releases featured below, in the form of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and MLB's Chicago White Sox. The Blackhawks 59Fifty features white, gray, black, and silver embroidery on a solid black crown, while the White Sox get a royal blue fitted with metallic gold and white embroidery and accents.
Chicago Blackhawks Fitted Hat
Chicago White Sox Fitted Hat

Solid color fitteds are in full effect, as seen in this deep brown San Francisco Giants 59Fifty with white and metallic gold embroidery. The Arizona Diamondbacks also get a spin in teal, purple, and metallic gold embroidery on a solid purple fitted.
San Francisco Giants Fitted Hat
Arizona Diamondbacks Fitted Hat

For those that need a touch of baby blue or red in their life, check for this retro Anaheim Angels, sky on baby blue two-tone 59Fifty with white, baby blue, and charcoal embroidery. Former NHL Stanley Cup champs the Detroit Redwings satisfy the red side of the spectrum, featuring red and white embroidery on a red crown with orange undervisor.
Anaheim Angels Fitted
Detroit Redwings Fitted

ECAPCITY
is also dropping the NBA Hardwood Classic 59Fiftys seen below. The Portland Trailblazers get a two-tone colorway featuring red and metallic silver embroidery on a navy crown with orange visor, while the San Francisco Warriors get a Washington Wizards colorway in blue on black, with metallic copper, white, and black embroidery.
Portland Trailblazers New Era Hat
San Francisco Warriors Fitted Cap

The California Angels return in another two-tone variant, this time red on choclate brown, while the Cleveland Indians get the white on baby blue treatment featuring tonal embroidery on a solid crown.
California Angels New Era Hat
Cleveland Indians Fitted Cap

The last of this round of June offerings finds the retro Cincinnati Reds logo embroidered in white, red, and hunter green thread on a hunter crown with matching red visor. And lastly, the Minor League's Brooklyn Cyclones get a two-tone in navy and charcoal with matching embroidery. For more information on these fitted releases, visit ecapcity.com.
Cincinnati Reds Fitted Hat
Brooklyn Cyclones New Era Hat

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NBA Finals 2009 - Lakers & Magic Custom 59Fiftys @ Rock-N-Jocks

Just in time to celebrate the culmination of the 2009 NBA Finals, these custom Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic 59Fifty's have been out for a minute now over at Rock-N-Jocks. For LA fans, the MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers get a Lakers makeover in purple and gold, while fans of orlando can celebrate their teams historic trip to the finals with a pinstripe fitted colorway which hooks to their throwback jersey as well as the Nike Air Penny Hardaway 2's. Cop these two exclusively at rocknjocks.com.

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Dissizit "California Love" New Era Fitted Caps

B-Boy apparel brand, Dissizit is set to release their “California Love” New Era fitted caps. After dropping their Lakers inspired Game Day Tees, Dissizit follows through with the fitted hook up. The cap features the Cali state silhouette with a heart on the city of Los Angeles plus California Love on the back in raised embroidery. Colorways include Lakers purple with gold plus a solid black and white version. Stay posted on Dissizit / ADD online store and official dealers for your own.

Image: Dissizit Blog

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Upper Playground June New Era Fitteds

Upper Playground has released two New Era fitted caps for June 09. First up, is the Betting Card fitted, which features a collage print of betting slips around the entire cap. The second piece is the Lowrider Rainbow cap by resident artist Sam Flores. This is another gem showcasing custom Flores art in full-embroidered detail. Both caps are now available through UP online and other select dealers.

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