Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

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Brixton Ltd. 'The Stroll Hat' F08, Pt:3

Brixton keeps the goods coming for the third installment of their Fall 08 offering here on UA. Debuting at the top spot, The Stroll Hat is a classic example of a short brim fedora with low crown. This hat is made with dark, jacquard plaid twill & also offered with side feather in wools, herringbones, & corduroys. Other notable details on The Stroll are the center pinch crown, top black stitch, & bonded silk lining. A great piece that does it up with down low cut lines for a firm fit. Finally, just additional images of the classy fedora Gain hat. Read the Gain post here. Available through the Brixton site & other official dealers.

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Brixton Ltd. F08: The Gain Fedora Hats, Pt:2

Dressing up, dressing down, Brixton Ltd. has you covered with The Gain Fedoras. As part of their Fall 08 collection, this classic hat is made with crushable felt fabric that keeps it's form & is fully lined in silk. Additional details include a short snap-brim with fabric edging, center crease, crown ribbon with feather, & standard Brixton pin. The Gain Fedora hat offers versatile styling over function but at $55 it's all good! Available in Moss, Black, & Khaki colors plus 3 offered sizes of Small (7), Med ( 7 1/4), & Large ( 7 1/2 ).

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Image: Brixton Ltd.

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Brixton Spring 08 Style Guide, Pt:3

Brixton's Spring 08 style guide continues here at UA with this installment. Below are the main headwear drivers for Brixton's S08 line with these versions of The Fedora, Panama style hat, & Pork Pie shape. Using standard fabrics such as felts & woven straws, Brixton adds their special touch of silk inside linings, custom bands, & classic "B" brass pins. All hats come in various colors & can be purchased & seen at Brixton Ltd site.


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Brixton LTD Straw Panama Hat


Brixton LTD Straw Pork Pie Hat


Images from Brixton LTD.

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Evil Monito x Kangol Fedora @ FITTED

Check this exclusive 2/15 (Friday) release of limited Evil Monito x Kangol fedora hat at FITTED. This fedora is made with waterproof, crushable felt & features a traditional center dent, bound ribbon edging, & loop bow band. The inside is lined with sublimated images of Mr. Rickey Kim's family & comes packaged in a nice black felt box. Extremely limited at the shop, call to inquire about phone orders or check EM.


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Evil Monito Kangol Fedora Hat


Images from Evil Monito via FITTED Hawaii.

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Welcome Back! New 08 Stock @ Become Fitted

To get things started for 2008, Become Fitted has re-up on some fresh fitted styles from New Era, Upper Playground, Fifty SF24, Mighty Healthy, Sam Flores 12 Grain, Official, & premier fedoras from Brixton LTD. This new selection of caps is huge plus all the dated styles that's on sale. You can't go wrong, BF supplies some of the best fitteds online plus easy navigation & checkout.


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Images from Become Fitted.

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Brixton Ltd. Winter 07

Representing Southern California, Brixton Ltd. is a hat company that offers unique lifestyle headwear. As part of their Winter 07 offering, here are pics of the Stout & Hooligan hats. The Stout is a fedora style hat made in the US from crushable brown felt. No need to worry about sitting on this one or denting, it bounces back! The hat is also detailed in a black band, black satin lining, feather accent, & Brixton B pin. Next up is the Hooligan snap cap with modified cut lines that is made with a grey, navy, red wool plaid & inside satin lining. Check their site for the entire Holiday 07 release & availability.


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Image from Brixton Ltd.

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