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Masterpiece x New Era "Groove Eye" Fitted

Japanese brand Masterpiece releases this new "Groove Eye" fitted cap. This simply & clean fitted cap comes with large eyes on the side & raised embroidery for the letters. This cap is made with New Era's 5950 model & only comes in black. The Groove Eye design is also featured on beanie hats that have the graphic jacquarded into the knit. Exclusively sold out through Eproze online!


Masterpiece Groove Eye New Era Fitted Cap


Masterpiece Groove Eye Fitted Cap


Images from Eproze.

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"The Chain Link" New Era 5950 Fitted

Hot off transport, this is New Era's "Chain Link" 5950 fitted cap. Inspired by C&C's graphic ligature, New Era takes the concept & flips into gold or silver NY / LA logos on black caps. These fitteds incorporate front raised embroidery & full team logo on the back. Check for these first from Cap Collector.


New Era Chain Link Yankees Fitted Cap


Image from Cap Collector.

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New Snowboard Mag x Estate LA "The Tobogganist" Fitted Cap

This is the new Snowboard Magazine and Estate LA fitted cap available only at Become Fitted. Part of the Limited Edition Cover Series, The Tobogganist is the first release of the collection. Limited only to 40 pieces, these fitted gems are made with tweed & feature other details such as suede undervisor & satin lining. Snowboard Mag continues to collaborate & complete great projects with other brands that are inspired by the magazine's content & front covers. Get yours!


Snowboard Magazine Estate LA Fitted Cap


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Bodega Lumberjack Reebok Fitted Cap

Boston based Bodega is set to drop these lumberjack Reebok fitted caps early November. This piece is part of a sneaker hook to the Converse Jack Purcell mids. Switching up the pace, Bodega worked this fitted gem into the collection with Reebok's fitted cap. Using red flannel fabric, this cap also features a gold embroidered BDGA tree logo & terry inside band. Theses limited sneakers & fitteds will only be available at Bodega.


Bodega Reebok Lumberjack Fitted Cap


Bodega Boston Reebok Fitted Cap


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Sig Zane New Era's @ Kicks Hi, Pt:2

Here is a look at the second release of Sig Zane New Era fitted caps coming to you by Kicks Hi. These fresh wool fitteds come with an original Sig Zane pattern printed around the entire cap. The two colorways include a light blue or lime green print on black & also come with contrast satin lining. These are set to drop on November 17 at both the Makaloa & Ward locations.


Sig Zane Kicks Hi New Era Fitted Caps


Sig Zane Kicks Hi New Era Fitted Caps


Check the first release here. Images from Ian Ginoza.

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DC x JB Classics "Imminent" New Era Fitted Caps

Here are new fitted caps from the first sneaker-to-sneaker collaboration between DC & JB Classics called Imminent. These sick wool fitteds tie back to a complete collection that include tees & of course the sneakers. The collection is tied together with the common theme of Dendrochronology by using tree ring patterns across the boards. Using the New Era 5950 model, the caps have contrast tree ring patterns embroidered around the top visor. The official launch of the caps & entire collection is November 15th through high-end boutiques, DC, & JB Classics. Check teaser trailers here.


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Image from High Snobiety.

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