Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Goorin "Santiago" Straw Fedora Hat @ Onspotz.com
With spring vibes slowly creeping in, OnSpotz.com has stocked up on this new straw fedora hat from Goorin Brothers. The Goorin Santiago fedora features a pinch crown made with open vented, paper straw fabric. This hat comes with a pre-snap brim and triple pleated, printed retro band with Goorin pin. The final detail is the plush elastic sweatband for a nice snug fit. This is a great cool out hat that will definitely get you some comments and won't break your pocket. The Santiago hat comes strictly in brown straw and sized up in S, M, L, and XL. Cop yours now through Onspotz.com, Goorin, and other official dealers. 
New Spring / Summer 09 Rag & Bones "Stingy Brim Hats" @ Nomad
Toronto based, Nomad, recently received three new stingy brim, fedora hats from Rag & Bones. This fresh selection offers felt or woven straw with pleated crown bands in various patterns. Each hat features a deep pinched crown and fabric edged brims. Expand your steez this upcoming spring / summer by adding one these distinct silhouettes to the collection. Visit or email Nomad for availability and sizes.
NOMAD TORONTO
431 Richmond Street
West Toronto, ON Canada
416.682.1107
info@nomadshop.net 
Brixton Ltd. Spring 2009 Headwear, Pt:2
Here are more images of Brixton's recently released Spring 2009 headwear collection. This diverse collection of hats include new styles such as The Semi trucker cap, The Heist cuffed knit, and new fabric updates on The Gain Fedora, The Castor, The Stroll, and The Busker cadet. Some of my personal favorites are the khaki felt on the Gain, the new plaid and corduroy fabrics to the Stroll, and the Semi trucker cap, which includes visor ribbon plus silk printed lining. All hats are now available through the Brixton Ltd. site and official dealers. See Pt:1
Steel Darts Headwear Company, Pt:1
Steel Darts Co. is an emerging, premium headwear brand set to launch their first wave of hats this summer followed by a wider release for Fall 2009. The design philosophy behind Steel Darts involves the merging of classic hat silhouettes with new applications and techniques, which they refer to as Future - Retroism. Below is a taste of what Steel Darts will be offering in Porkpie and pinched Fedora hats. The hats below feature tailored plaids, felts, herringbone fabrics, leather and pleated crown bands, embroidery, inside linings, and the company's icon pin. Attention to detail plus craftsmanship is Steel Darts priority for this new collection and all pieces going forward. All hats will be sold through the Steel Dart site and official dealers starting this July. In the meantime, hit up their dealers page for additional information or stay posted here on UA for part 2 of their style lookbook. 
Lego Hip Hop Album Covers
Just a little something! The ones below are just some of our favorites with hats on! Format Mag re-created 20 Hip Hop albums with Lego, check em here!
Original Penguin "Lenzy" Retro Fedora Hat
Here is a current fedora hat out now in stores from Original Penguin. Dubbed the Lenzy Retro, this hat features a short, diamond top crown & 'teardrop' brim which creates a tab of pork pie with fedora styling. This fedora is made with braided, vintage paper straw fabric & features cotton dyed plaid headband with Penguin pin. The layered plaid headband runs across this chocolate brown colorway. The same band can also be found on a natural option. You can find this through select surf spots, Original Penguin webstore & official dealers. 
