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Mitchell & Ness NFL Throwbacks 'Black Top' 2-Tone Fitted Caps
Here are the NFL Throwbacks version of the Black Top, 2Tone fitteds by Mitchell & Ness. Just like their NBA HWC counterparts, the NFL version brings out vintage team logos in full color on black crowns with contrast visors, buttons, and eyelets. It is worth noting that this collection also includes a hand full of logos rarely seen on caps, starting with the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Find these pieces now through MitchellandNess.com, Flight Club, and other official retailers.
ECAPCITY 59Fifty March Update
Back with a quick ECAPCITY update as we blaze through the month of March, with Major and Minor League Baseball offerings comprising the majority of releases this time around.
Red is on the rise as a hot color option this spring, and ECAPCITY doesn't disappoint with two red on black 59Fiftys in rotation this month. The first custom colorway is a Cooperstown Classics logo Detroit Tigers fitted with black embroidery on a red crown. Not far behind, a Lake Elsinore Storm Minor League release features silmilar black on red embroidery with white and silver accents.
Detroit Tigers Fitted
Lake Elsinore Storm Fitted
Another hot colorway for March is this Arizona Diamondbacks two-tone in cream on olive green with brown and white embroidery. Contrast that with a Montreal Expos release in solid black, with red, light blue and neon green thread, and you have two must-haves for collectors.
Arizona Diamondbacks Fitted
Montreal Expos Fitted
For those willing to sport it and support it, the HATER custom 59Fifty comes in solid black with white embroidery on front, while a new team Korea World Baseball Classic two-tone at ECAPCITY features a navy crown, red brim and green undervisor with the team's ligature also embroidered in white.
HATER Custom Fitted
Team Korea Custom Fitted
Two vintage MLB throwback releases, one, an Oakland Athletics team color two-tone in green and yellow with a gray undervisor. The other, a New York Giants custom in the the team's retro black and orange.
Oakland Athletics Fitted
New York Giants Fitted
The latest sneaker hooks to drop at ECAPCITY are two-tone plays on light gray. The first is a Tampa Bay Rays fitted in black on gray with neon yellow accents, colored to match the Nike 112 DJ Clark Kent Pack. In similar fashion, a Lake County Captains Minor League 59Fifty can be found in gray and teal matching the Nike Air Max 95 Freshwaters.
Tampa Bay Rays Fitted
Lake County Captains Fitted
For more information visit ecapcity.com.
ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
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Mitchell and Ness Toronto Raptors Fitteds and Charlotte Hornets Custom Colorway @ Rock-N-Jocks
Custom fitted retailer Rock-N-Jocks recently dropped a Charlotte Hornets two-tone 59Fifty in solid purple on light gray. The Hornet's retro logo on the front of the cap is embroidered in teal, purple, and white thread, with matching embroidery on back. ![]()
Rock-N-Jocks now has a selection of Mitchell and Ness fitted headwear available as well, the first of which are two Toronto Raptors fitteds in purple and black. Both versions feature the Raptors' Hardwood Classics logo embroidered in red, silver, purple, and white thread. The first colorway is Raptors purple with a red undervisor and matching red Mitchell & Ness logo in back. The second cap flips it in all black with purple as the color for the undervisor and accents.
For more information visit rocknjocks.com.
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Fresh Goods Friday : New Era MLB 'St.Patty's Hata' 59Fifty @ Lids.com
Lids.com just uploaded their latest Fresh Goods Friday, New Era MLB St.Patty Hata 59Fifty in time for the upcoming St.Patrick's Day celebration on the 17th. All teams are broken out in kelly green wool/acrylic with a clover-shape, die-cut plaid application and team logo embroidered on top in orange and white stitch. The back features the MLB logo in green, orange, and white. The New Era Hata style is now available at Lids.com and national stores.
Images: Lids.com
Mitchell & Ness NBA HWC 'Black Top' 2-Tone Fitted Caps
Mitchell & Ness continues to expand their style selection for NBA Hardwood Classics with their latest Black Top, 2-Tone fitted caps. Keeping it real clean, this style breaks out all teams on black crowns with team color visors, buttons, and eyelets. Available now through MitchellandNess.com, Philadelphia Flagship store, and official retailers.
Staple 'Pigeon' Pinstripe Fitted Cap @ Reed Space
The Reed Space has dropped their latest reincarnation of Staple's Pigeon New Era fitted cap in pinstripe, two-tone. The combination of New York navy with grey gives this one a unique approach with hints of infrared and a green under. On top of all, Reed also has re-up on the classic grey and black versions. Check them for availability.
The Reed Space
151 Orchard Street
b/w Rivington & Stanton Street / map
NY, NY 10002
212.253.0588
Image: Reed Space