Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
New DQM Fitteds & Snapbacks for H08
The headwear continues to flow as DQM releases preview images of upcoming fitteds and snapback caps for H08. First up is DQM’s Check All New Era 59Fifty caps, which feature individual + symbols embroidered throughout the whole crown and visor. Offered in various colors these pieces don the main DQM logo in raised embroidery. Right behind that is the Free All snapback caps made in crisp cotton with embroidered sewn on patches. The detailed patch is spread across a palette of black, red, yellow, and navy colors. These caps along with some apparel pieces are set to drop this Friday. 
Adidas NBA Fall / Holiday 08 Fitteds, Pt:1
Adidas NBA continues to put out fine fitted caps as part of their Fall / Holiday 2008 release. The caps below are just a snapshot of a larger selection offered by Adi starting back in October . First up is the gradient mesh cap, which features a black mesh over a gradient satin print for the front 2 panels and top visor. The rest of the cap is wool with Adi left hit and NBA logo man on the back. Right behind that is an all black series with team color highlights and gold thread top stitch. This style is laced with synthetic snakeskin fabric on side taping and undervisor with the addition of a contrast satin lining. All 30 teams are available in the styles below and are now being shipped to select headwear shops nationwide. Stay posted for more.
New Cooperstown & HWC Color Customs from Rock-N-Jocks
Below is a load of new and not so new color custom New Era fitteds at Rock N Jocks. With only a few hours left to the end of Black Friday sale, here is your chance to pick one of these up. Starting it off is exclusive color ups of Cooperstown teams Atlanta Braves in Dolphins teal / orange, Cleveland Indians, and Baltimore Orioles in bright two-tone combos. Right behind baseball we have NBA Hardwood Classics teams Seattle Supersonics in Hornets colors, or Jordan hooks and the straight team colorways of the San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic. All baseball caps feature MLB logoman on back and the NBA versions feature the same logos as front. Rock N Jocks keeps it very tight with only 30 pieces of each team so get yours soon.
New Era 'Dog Ear' 59Fifty @ Cap Collector
Below is a special custom from New Era called the Dog Ear 59Fifty for Japan's Cap Collector. CC is now offering this style in lumberjack plaid wool and straight black tonal. Strictly available in NY Yankees, the caps feature wool pelt earflaps with strings. A definite sure shot for those cold days Cap Collector also offers this one in kid sizes. The bad news is that the black on black tonal is sold out but the lumberjack plaid is still available in very limited sizes. For those in the states you can pick up a tonal one at fitted caps shops in most major cities.
10 Deep "XD" New Era 59Fifty
Here is one the latest classics from 10 Deep. As part of their Fall 08 collection, 10D returns with the standard XD, New Era fitted in a fresh new wool fabric offered in 3 colors. The cap below is made in red heather, wool flannel fabric with deep red embroidery. Aside from the fabric this cap also features real tight, front raised embroidery. Additional embroidery hits include the back 10 Deep wordmark; NE left side logo, and cropped 10X on the undervisor. Using the 59Fifty fitted model, the cap comes standard with black sweatband and inside printed taping. This red heather colorway was copped at Union NYC but stock is still available at Boundless NY online.
The Hundreds Holiday New Era Fitteds
After all the Black Friday hype, The Hundreds will release the following New Era fitted caps as part of the Holiday events. This collection starts off with the 2-Tone Adam Bomb caps which feature contrast front panels. Following up is the TH Blame Takers cap that rocks a stylized script running across the front panels. Next up and one of my favorites is the Square Adam 59Fifty cap. These solid colored caps come in gray, dark green, and black wool embroidered with a cropped Adam logo in a square. Finishing off the release is the Faded Adam style, which is made with a light woven wool fabric, which is offered in gray, off white, and washed red. All caps will be available at their Rosewood and San Francisco spots starting today.
