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Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Deluxe "Smooth" Fedora Hats @ Bridge
Japanese clothing brand Deluxe has just released great fedora hats as part of their Fall/Winter 2009 collection. This new collection offers a range of high-quality wool/leather stadium jackets, blazers, crews, and these fedora hats dubbed Smooth. The Smooth fedoras are made with premium wool tweed and have striped inside linings. These hats feature pre-snapped front brims and curled back brims. The crowns feature side panel seams, eyelets, and Deluxe gloss pins. The brown and black tweed options make it easy to complete your uniform plus keep you warm. You can cop these fine hats through the Bridge Store online plus official Deluxe dealers.
Image: Deluxe
Inside Label: Tony Lucadello's Straw Fedora Hat
On September 12, 1972, Michael Jack Schmidt made his debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the eyes of Tony Lucadello, a Midwest scout for the Phillies, who saw the potential of Schmidt and drafted him in the second round of the 1971 draft. Lucadello had been following Schmidt since his little league days in Dayton, Ohio. Lucadello didn’t want other scouts to catch on to the potential which he saw in Schmidt. This caused him to scout Schmidt from rooftops, behind bushes and from parked cars beside the field.
Lucadello was also responsible for bringing Ferguson Jenkins to the attention of the Phillies, signing him in 1962. Both Schmidt and Jenkins have since been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Lucadello emphasized the importance of the fundamentals of the game. His ideology was known as “The Lucadello Plan.” He ran clinics which featured basic drills in which one could do to improve themselves. These drills required just a ball and a wall. Lucadello believed every boy should have a wall to practice on outside of their house. In response, fathers across the Midwest began building walls for their sons to practice the drills within “The Lucadello Plan.”
Lucadello’s straw fedora hat rests within the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. It is constructed from panama straw and is woven in its natural color. Wrapped around the crown is a brown sublimated silk cloth. Lucadello was known to wear these types of hats while scouting because of his desire to keep a low profile.
Sadly, Lucadello committed suicide in the spring of 1989. He did so shortly after he was informed by the Phillies that his services were no longer needed. He has forever left an impact on the perception of player development.
Images/Text: Jared E. Wheeler
Summer Panama Straw & Braided Fedora Hats from Arth NYC
Arth NYC recently released exclusive, store branded, summer hats for the New York heat. First up is Arth's Panama Straw Hat with denim fabric bands. This hat features a high crown with center pinch and is a great selection for those looking for a lightweight hat. Next up are the Arth Braided, Two-Tone Fedora Hats with clean bands and offered in various colors. Both styles feature Arth NY inside labels and store mascot pins. Call for availability.
Arth NYC: 212.539.1431 / map
Image: Arth NY
Arth Custom Panama Fedora Hats with Ties
Hat store Arth has recently introduced their own custom Panama Fedora hats with ties. These special pieces are crafted with an open weave or two-tone straw and pinched crowns. Instead of ribbon bands, Arth utilizes neckties with D-rings to give these pieces a distinct look. With summer approaching, these are great hats to stay cool in and receive some comments. These custom gems are retailing for $109 at both Costa Mesa LA and Soho NYC locations.
Image: Arth Hat Blog
Arth Costa Mesa
2930 Bristol Street, CA 92626 / map
714.966.8350
Arth Soho
75 West Houston Street, NY 10012 / map
212.539.1431
Bailey Heritage Tanall Stingy Brim Trilby Hat @ Urbanexcess.com
Urbanexcess.com just launched their new website with updated look and functions to streamline your shopping experience. Along with a new face also comes new hat product. UE is now stocking Bailey's Heritage Tanall, Stingy Brim Trilby hat. This is a tailored blocked hat handcrafted in the US. Made with black felt, this piece also features a 2" stingy snap-brim, silk lining, and Bailey wordmark pin. This is a fitted hat with leather sweatband, stitched grosgrain band, and feather. Get your hands on this timeless hat now through Urbanexcess.com and other official Bailey dealers. 
Steel Darts Headwear Company, Pt: 3
We're back with more Steel Darts headwear ready to hit stores this coming summer and fall 2009. Steel Darts continues to add momentum behind their brand with tailored fabrics and integral details on various silhouettes. Here's the third post (check Pts 1 & 2) on more pieces SD has in the chamber for 09. Setting it off is SD's Ivy hats, the Hamilton and Becoming. Both hats feature a nice palette of fabrics offered up in cut n sew or a great basic such as black and white plaid. For those of you who can't get enough of cool Fedora hats, Steel Darts stacks plenty. Dubbed Stay Fly, this hat is made in felt with an embroidered, all-over bird pattern and short brim. All hats feature satin linings and SD pins. Any of the three will transform and complete your uniform for the occasion. Definitely stay connected to Steel Dart's official site and of course here on Universal Article for more updates. 
