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Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

New Era x FDL "Boston Blades" Fitteds @ Frank 151

Frank 151's Distro League introduces the Boston Blades to their network. This fitted cap dons traditional Celtics green on black with a stylized front wordmark & city name on the back. The creation of the league logos to distinguish each city has always been an original way to brand Frank 151's entire network of connects. The Blades logo builds on this to deliver a unique representation for the city of Boston. This piece was released yesterday through Frank 151.com & Frank's Shop Chop in LES, NYC. Limited supply!

FDL Boston Blades 5950 Fitted Cap


Image: Frank 151.

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New Era 5950 Neon Reflector Fitteds @ Cap Collector

The massive pool of custom fitteds continues to swell as Cap Collector.com releases Neon Reflector 5950s. The caps are made out of reflective nylon fabric & so far come in green/white plus red/white combos. These special custom fitteds come strictly in NY with more teams to follow. Available now through Cap Collector.com.

5950 Special Custom Neon Reflector Fitteds


Image from Cap Collector.

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2008 MLB All-Star Fitteds by New Era

Last night's mid-summer classic at Yankee Stadium was the final All-Star game & longest in MLB history. The 79th All-Star game lived up to all the hype & some. J.D. Drew representing Boston, of all teams, ends up winning the MVP for breaking the tie, going 2-4, & making a nice defensive catch at the wall. Here is the official All-Star 5950 fitted with memorable side patch available now through Lids.com & all team shops. The cap is made with New Era's performance wool & sports a flocked & dazzle patch which is heat-sealed to the left side panel. Get yours while they last!

Boston Red Sox 2008 All-Star Fitted Cap


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New Era x NY Yankees "Change Up" Fitteds @ ONSPOTZ.com

It was only a matter of time but ONSPOTZ releases the New Era 5950 "Change Up" style. The Change Up comes in black wool & comes packaged with 4 separate colored NY logos that can be changed via velcro backing. The front panels sport a tonal felt NY logo where you can apply the color patch you desire. Available right now at Japan's own ONSPOTZ.com & very soon here in the States.

New Era NY Change Up Fitted Cap from ONSPOTZ


                                     Image from ONSPOTZ.COM


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New Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwbacks, S08 Fitted Caps

Sports Nostalgia Company, Mitchell & Ness is back with a full selection of NFL wool fitted caps. As part of their ongoing Spring 08 releases, Mitchell & Ness will offer all NFL throwback teams & classic logos we’ve come to reminisce on. All caps come in rich, team color wool & feature tight front embroidery. These caps are dropping now & will be available at select fitted cap spots in addition to the M&N flagship store & website.


Mitchell And Ness NFL Throwbacks Wool Fitted Caps


Mitchell Ness NFL Core Fitted Caps


Mitchell And Ness Nostalgia Company Wool Fitted Caps


MN Spring 08 NFL Fitted Caps

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New "Adam The Bomb" 59Fifty Fitteds from The Hundreds

The Hundreds has recently released 5 new colorways of their infamous "Adam The Bomb" fitted caps. Using the New Era 59Fifty model, one of the cap's comes in black with top stitch, 2 contrast visor styles, & solid editions of hot pink & peach. These hot colorways are available through The Hundreds LA & SF bases. Check The Hundreds for additional images.


The Hundreds The Adam New Era Fitted Caps

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