Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
FITTED Hawaii 'Chee-Hu' Foam Fitted Cap
FITTED Hawaii is now stocking their latest version of their Chee-Hu fitted cap, this time in teal foam. If you haven't tried a foam cap yet, the material makes for a comfy fit with a slighty puffy appearance. The cap features the Shaka symbol executed in raised embroidery and crest graphic on the back. You can cop this cap now through their online shop... sizes very limited.

Image: FITTED Hawaii
Upper Playground SuperFishal "Wearablerus" New Era Fitted
Upper Playground is out with their latest New Era fitted cap with none other then artist Jeremy Fish. Dubbed the Wearablerus, the cap features Jeremy’s take on the Upper Playground Walrus on a black wool cap. The front graphic is excuted in intricate, flat embroidery and the word UP on the back. This new 59FIFTY cap is available at all Upper Playground retail stores and UP online.
Image: Upper Playground
Benny Gold 'Diamond' New Era Fitteds
Benny Gold is all set to open his much anticipated, first retail store this Saturday. Rain or shine the day will be filled with skateboarding, music, tacos, drinks, and in-store exclusives! On the scene will be BG's Spring 2010 Diamond New Era fitteds in red, navy, or gray. The caps feature the BG interlock logo with all-over, top stitch, diamond pattern around the entire cap. Green unders... you can't go wrong here. The Diamonds will be available this Saturday (17th) and following through on-line after that. If you SF this weekend, definitely him out.
Benny Gold
3171 21st Street
San Francisco, CA 94110 / map
(Right off Mission St.)
Images: Benny Gold
ELM Company Spring/Summer 2010 Headwear
Below is a look at some new headwear pieces from ELM Company's Spring/Summer 2010 offering. Starting off with the Three Stripe fitted cap, this style is made with waxed duck canvas and features three striped stitch-down application and ELM embroidery on the side panel. The three stripe fitted cap is also offered in mustard. Next up, ELM brings out more 5-Panels constructed out of different plaid fabrics and made to connect to their apparel line. All pieces are now available through official ELM dealers.
Images: ELM Company
The Butcher's Block x Quintin Co. 'Dogear' 5-Panel Fitted Cap
Man of many roles, Frank The Butcher, has collaborated with Quintin Co. to produce a pair of exclusive, The Butcher's Block Dogear 5-Panel fitteds. The caps represent a mutual connection between the crew at Quintin Co. and Frank to build two pieces that represent The Butcher's Block brand and site character. The caps are offered up in two options, one in navy blue waxed cotton and a second in olive canvas, both with melton wool ear flaps, red tie laces and red embroidery. The front features the updated The Butcher's Block custom logo and site motto on the back flap section. Stay posted for more info on availability.


Images: The Butcher's Block