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Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

New Estate LA Fitteds & 5 Panel Caps

Estate LA has just released a bunch of new styles for May consisting of some fitteds and 5 panel caps. Off the top, Estate comes out blazing with red flavor for all you Jordan heads with some fitteds and a solid 5 panel. Behind that is a bunch of 5 panel caps colored up in multi color combos or a solid black piece with ESLA embroidered on the front. Check out their flagship store or give them a shout at 310.574.ESLA for availability.

ESTATE
1821 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 / map

Images: Estate LA

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Triumvir x Estate LA Spring 09 Fitted Caps

Triumvir gives us a look at some new fitted cap styles made in conjunction with Estate LA. Part of their LEGXIII Campaign, each cap connects back to a tee. First up is the Death Squad fitted cap with back flap. Borrowing style cues from a M35 war helmet, this cap features DS shield with cross bones and D.B.D. (Death Before Dishonor) on the back. Below that you have the .44s Southern Gents fitted and a back view of their Varangian cap, which has a Viking on the front. All three caps plus other styles and their tees are now available through select retailers and the Triumvir online site.

Images: Triumvir Blog

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Pac-Man New Era Fitteds @ ONSPOTZ.com

Onspotz.com has recently dropped some new stock on Pac-Man New Era fitted caps. The styles are basic and clean, made with black wool featuring raised embroidered Mr. Pacman or the Cherry graphic (100pts). Additional embroidered hits include official word mark on the under visors and ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde) on the back. Check them out online for availability.

Images: Onspotz.com

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Jonathan Da Lynn 2009 SEEBEE Fitteds & HOOAH Snapback Caps

Jonathan Da Lynn hits us off with some new cap styles for the current spring and upcoming 2009 summer season. JDL continues the military inspired theme to build out the following styles. First up is the SEABEE fitted cap with a nice seersucker undervisor. The front SEABEE wordmark represents the Navy motto for "We Build, We Fight". The SEABEE are the construction battalions of the U.S. Navy. This cap is made with straight wool and front raised embroidery. Next up is the HOOAH snapback cap. HOOAH is an Air Force term with many meanings with Heard, Understand, and Acknowledge being the most common reference. This cap is made with tiger camouflage, olive undervisor, and front raised embroidery. Both caps are now available through the official JDL site in limited stock.

Images: JDL

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Abakus x Mitchell & Ness "1 Year Anniversary" Fitted Caps

Philly based streetwear boutique, Abakus, recently completed their 1-year anniversary in business. Abakus features a creative lay out housing exclusive kicks, select apparel brands and other specialty items located in the Chinatown section of Philadelphia. For this 1-year event, Abakus collaborated with sport nostalgia company Mitchell & Ness on two fitted caps. The styles are straightforward wool two tones representing Abakus store logos in their primary red and black colors. The rice box logo style is combined with a nice touch of dazzle fabric instead of just embroidery. Both styles are now available at the store or shout them out for a phone order.

Abakus Takeout
227 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.351.7978

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Rebel 8 x Benny Gold New Era Fitted Cap Preview

Mike Giant, founder of Rebel 8 has released a quick sneak preview into a new fitted cap style in collaboration with Benny Gold.  The two creative artists get down on a really nice script composition being sized up before it goes out to New Era for a sample.  Keeping it crisp!


Image: Giant / Benny Gold

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