Plaid Fedora by Ashton Michael

Finally back on the blog grind! Out the gate here is the Ashton Michael brand coming through lovely on this fedora. Completely made of felt wool plaid fabric, the hat is built high with a subtle front pinch. Other details include top contrast stitch & leather perforated back side bands. To top it off it also comes with a satin inside lining in bright cyan. This hat is a must for any given day of business or straight styling. Pick this gem at any good hat shop or check 80's Purple.

Images from 80's Purple

Stereo Sound Agency 07 Collection

Stereo Sound Agency will be releasing their spring 07 headwear collection very soon. The collection consists of silhouettes such as fedoras, buckets, military, gatsby, & a fitted cap. Every hat comes with very fine detail characteristics & totally produced through the Kangol brand. Look for these through the SSA site or other independent spots.

Images from Stereo Sound Agency

ARTH - Headwear Store

On a recent trip to the west coast I had an opportunity to visit the ARTH hat store. Located at The Lab on Bristol St. this should definitely be on your spots list to check out. The clean & clear layout of the store is impressive & the hat assortment expansive. They carry everything from fedoras, gatsbys, military, beanies, handcrafted wool hats & a few fitteds. Arth seemed to carry mostly independent brands along with the regulars such as Kangol, Goorin, Dobbs, Stetson, & others. The only fitted cap brand being represented here was New Era & the styles being carried were a bit dated. It would be interesting to see if Arth starts to offer more fitted assortment in styles & brands? Regardless of their fitted game this is a spot to see & pick up a hat to expand your headwear game. Check back for more updates.

Still Life NYC Spring 07

Here is a small snap shot of Still Life's new Spring 07 pieces. This fine product represents SL NYC dedication to quality headwear. The first one is a newsboy hat that they call The Cosby. Laced with fine herringbone linen fabric this is definitely a classy choice for individual representation. The same fabric is shared along side a classic baseball cap & one my favorites - The Fedora. This particular style, which they call The Dumile, is constructed in the standard panama woven construction. The hat sports a tapered pinch front crown, 2"inch brim, a nice satin bow band, & trim detail button. SL NYC offers an aggressive selection of headwear that gives you a break from the wool cap. Check Still Life for the entire offering & other locations that carry the product.

Images from Still Life NYC

The Elm Company Straight Outta Cali

The Elm Company is a hat company coming straight outta L.A., California. Elm concentrates on making great headgear collections ranging from tweed fedoras, beanies, & of course fitted caps. The company's design outlook is in their choice of fabrics & details. The following pics are detailed shots of some of their products. For full download check their site.

Images from ELM Company

While You Wait... The Blueprint

New material is coming but while you wait check this sick production done at the 5 Pointz in Queens, NY. This piece is a blueprint of architects that advanced the art of Hip-Hop culture. Starting at the top Kool Herc, Ken Swift, Skeme, Grandmaster Caz, & others rocking the final piece... the hat.

Images from GSXL