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Universal Article Archives
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New Estate LA Fitteds & 5 Panel Caps
Estate LA has just released a bunch of new styles for May consisting of some fitteds and 5 panel caps. Off the top, Estate comes out blazing with red flavor for all you Jordan heads with some fitteds and a solid 5 panel. Behind that is a bunch of 5 panel caps colored up in multi color combos or a solid black piece with ESLA embroidered on the front. Check out their flagship store or give them a shout at 310.574.ESLA for availability.
ESTATE
1821 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 / map
Images: Estate LA
Triumvir x Estate LA Spring 09 Fitted Caps
Triumvir gives us a look at some new fitted cap styles made in conjunction with Estate LA. Part of their LEGXIII Campaign, each cap connects back to a tee. First up is the Death Squad fitted cap with back flap. Borrowing style cues from a M35 war helmet, this cap features DS shield with cross bones and D.B.D. (Death Before Dishonor) on the back. Below that you have the .44s Southern Gents fitted and a back view of their Varangian cap, which has a Viking on the front. All three caps plus other styles and their tees are now available through select retailers and the Triumvir online site.
Images: Triumvir Blog
Estate LA Custom 5-Panel Cap for Kenan Bell
Estate LA just released images of a new custom 5-Panel cap made especially for upcoming artist Kenan Bell. This is a traditional 5-Panel camper cut made with limited duck canvas fabric featuring a roller paint pattern. Each panel is defined with a nice contrast stitch and completed with all Estate trimmings. The good news is Estate will be releasing this one to the masses real soon! Stay posted...
Estate "J3" Fitted Cap
Estate released their J3 fitted cap yesterday through their flagship store. This much anticipated piece is a nice connection to your kicks of the same name. The front panels and visor feature a durable shell fabric with tonal Estate embroidery. The side and back panels are printed with the infamous elephant print and the entire cap features top contrast stitch. This is an in-store exclusive with any remaining stock hopefully going up for phone orders or on their site.
1821 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310.574.3752 
Estate "American Calligraphy" Spring 09 Fitted Caps
Estate gives us a look into one of their Spring 09 styles dubbed the American Hand Drawn Calligraphy fitted caps. These clean cut fitteds come in three colorways with custom Estate script wordmarks in raised emboidery. Look for these through Estate plus official dealers starting April 1st. 
Estate Fitted Teaser...
Here’s another teaser from Estate doing it up in nylon, contrast top-stitching, tonal embroidery, and other surprises. No word on actual drop date other then coming soon! Stay posted. 