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X-Large x New Era "Roaring Ape" Fitted Cap @ Onspotz

Reppin' since the early 90's, X-Large has been a staple in the street wear game holding down spots in NY, LA, Taiwan, & Tokyo. Onspotz.com just dropped these new XL, 59Fifty's on their site. These fresh new styles feature an updated iteration of a roaring ape face. Using New Era's 59Fifty fitted model, the cap also features a fully embroidered "Los Angeles" wordmark on the undervisor & inside satin lining with repeating pattern. This wool style is sealed off with bright top contrast stitch & button. Both colorways are available at Onspotz.com & other official X-Large store locations.
XLarge Roaring Ape New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap
XLarge New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap of Roaring Ape Face
Images: ONSPOTZ.com


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New ELM & Official Fitted Caps @ FitLikes.com

FitLikes.com is based out of Edinburgh, Scotland & mostly supplies their side of the earth with fresh fitted styles from various brands. Below are two styles from ELM Company & Official that are now available through their site. First is ELM's Summer black & purple fitted styles that features script wordmark & Hibiscus flower. Second is SF's Official - Crown Of Laurel "FUCKERS" cap. Offering two colorways, this style is straightforward with the message & bright enough to get your point across. FitLikes now offers a currency converter for easy translation of cost for caps. Check them out!
Elm Summer Black Hibiscus Fitted Cap

Elm Purple Hibiscus Fitted at FitLikes

Official Fuckers Fitted at FitLikes

Official Fuckers Black Gold Fitted at FitLikes
Images: FitLikes.com


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Staple x New Era "Pigeon" Fitteds @ Wealthy Hostage

The now infamous Pigeon fitted caps from Staple Design are now in stock at Brooklyn's own Wealthy Hostage. This classic cap features complete embroidered NY grey pigeon on the front, Staple logo & bird drop on the back. WH now has them in restock colors: black/grey, green, & white. For all you NY heads, Wealthy Hostage is just a block away from the B & Q / Church Ave station. For those outside the state check their online site.
Staple Design Pigeon New Era Fitted Cap

Staple Pigeon 59Fifty Fitted Cap at Wealthy Hostage
Images: Wealthy Hostage


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Official Boston Celtics "Champion Banner" Fitted Cap by Adidas

Adidas has released the official 2008; Boston Celtics "Champion Banner" fitted caps. The first run of this style was released holiday 07 (see here) as part of their NBA Hardwood Classic collection. KG was rocking this fitted (see here) during the Celtics champion parade this past June. Below is the new stock of wool caps which includes the 2008 World Champion Banner to seal the deal. The front features Celtics main logo against a cut & sew panel with embroidered 3 stripes. The back is the official jump off with all 17 banners as woven labels individually applied. This cap will definitely fly off shelves when it drops early September. Look for this release at the Celtics proshop in Boston, NBA online, & Adidas Originals stores.
Adidas Boston Celtics Banner Fitted Cap
Adidas Boston Celtics Champion Banner Fitted Hat
Adidas NBA Celtics Banner Fitted Cap
Adidas 2008 Champion Banner Fitted Cap Detail

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New DQM "Quilted" 59Fifty Fitteds

NYC's own Dave's Quality Meat is set to start dropping their fall 08 New Era fitteds early September. Below is the first wave of caps coming in the form of "The Quilted". The caps come in wool fabric which is printed with a diagonal pattern to create a quilted look. These caps will be released in royal, heather grey, & my personal favorite black on black. The front panels feature a front, cursive D ligature in puff embroidery & NE side logo. This is just the 1st wave of fresh fitteds from DQM & sure to be serving up more styles in the months to come. Stay posted.
Daves Quality Meat New Era 59Fifty Fitted
DQM Quilted Black on Black 59Fifty Fitted Cap
Images: Dave's Quality Meat


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Major DC x New Era 59Fifty "Checkered Flag" Fitted

Major DC will be releasing this New Era 59Fifty fitted cap dubbed "The Checkered Flag" today at their shop. This cap uses New Era's performance wool for the top crown & cotton black / white gingham for the visor. The front features the Major logo with checkered pattern in puff embroidery & side NE logo. This cap is part of a bigger Nike Co-Lab Series collection that includes 3 separate Air Max 90's, one which is designed by Ben Drury, inspired by BMX & racing themes called the "Oh 8". This fitted will be available exclusively today with any remaining stock going up on the Major site tonight.
Major DC Checkered Flag New Era 59Fifty Fitted
Image: Major DC


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