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Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

WIP Caps "Black n Gold Pac-Q" Hat Club Exclusive

WIP Caps continues their success here in the States with the knockout, Pac-Q, fitted cap style. This time around, WIP serves up a nasty black and gold version exclusively for Hat Club.  Below is a quick teaser, straight from the box. This latest Pac-Q fitted starts off with black wool for the foundation and metallic gold thread plus a slick, gold appliqué for the boxing gloves. Stand by for more details. This one is sure to sell out quick!

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Breezy Excursion Fitted Caps by ELM Company

Breezy Excursion is back with two new fitted caps for 2010 produced in collaboration with ELM Company.  The first style is their classic B fitted cap, this time in chenille applique.  Inspired by the letterman jacket, the cap uses a chenille B on wool plus leather button and top visor.  The back of the cap features a Past&Present embroidered hit.  Next up is The Regulators fitted cap inspired by none other than Warren G's song by the same name and Raiders football team.  This is an all wool cap with front and back-embroidered hits. Both caps have satin inside linings. You can purchase both styles now through BR's online shop.

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Burn Rubber "Breast Cancer Awareness Pack" New Era Caps

Burn Rubber released their official Breast Cancer Awareness Pack this past Saturday and put in their part to raise awareness to the cause.  For this special release, Burn Rubber introduces some of their popular BR designs in tonal black on black with light pink under visors.  All proceeds from each cap sale are dedicated to education and research about causes, treatment, and a cure.  Stop by the shop or order online for one of these hot styles and worthy cause.

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ECAPCITY Custom Color 59Fifty Recap - May 2010

Here's a recap of the latest custom color fitted releases from ECAPCITY for May.

Black and silver color combinations are alive and well, with a Los Angeles Kings release built in homage to the original Starter Cap incarnation of the colorway. The Kings logo is embroidered in black and metallic silver thread with matching accents on the side and back. Flipping it out to white on black, the San Jose Sharks get a similar black and metallic silver embroidery on front.
Los Angeles Kings Fitted
San Jose Sharks Fitted

Two graphite gray visor combinations are also currently available. On the left, a Los Angeles Dodgers custom in red, black, and graphite gray, a sneaker hook to the Nike Air Jordan X Shadow release. On the right, a custom for the Air Jordan V Green Beans, featuring the Seattle Mariners in gray, graphite, and lime green.
Los Angeles Dodgers Fitted
Seattle Mariners Fitted

Following up with two retro logo offerings, a team color Orlando Magic two-tone was released, with blue crown, black visor, and white on black embroidery on front, alongside a Baltimore Orioles black and purple custom with matching black and purple thread.
Orlando Magic Fitted
Baltimore Orioles Fitted

In white and black with tan embroidery, a Buffalo Sabers custom, as well as a Tampa Bay Rays teal, maroon, copper, and mint custom for the Nike Dunk High Undefeated sneaker release.
Buffalo Sabers Fitted
Tampa Bay Rays Fitted

The Chicago Blackhawks get a red crown, black visor two-tone with team color logo. To the right, a solid gray Vancouver Grizzlies 59Fifty with the logo's outline in black thread, an orange ball, neon green claws, and sky blue fur.
Chicago Blackhawks Fitted
Vancouver Grizzlies Fitted

Playing up on red and black this time, a Chicago White Sox pinstripe fabric release can be found, with black crown, red visor, and white on red logo. Throwing gold into the mix, the Toronto Blue Jays get a two-tone in black, metallic gold, and red custom colorway with white accents.
Chicago White Sox Fitted
Toronto Blue Jays Fitted

Another retro logo Vancouver Grizzlies two-tone, this time with graphite gray crown and dark purple visor. For fans of the New York Islanders, a navy blue and teal colorway with the team color logo.
Vancouver Grizzlies Fitted
New York Islanders Fitted

Two black crown, silver visor custom colorways, one featuring the Philadelphia Flyers with an orange and white embroidered logo, the other, the New York Rangers with red, silver, white, and black embroidery.
Philadelphia Flyers Fitted
New York Rangers Fitted

As seen below, the sneaker hook to the Nike Air Jordan Piston 6's,  on the left features a mysterious Eagles baseball team logo in black, blue, red, silver, and white embroidery. To the right, a solid teal Montreal Expos fitted with black, white, and teal embroidery.
Eagles Air Jordan Piston 6 Fitted
Montreal Expos New Fitted

The final release in ECAPCITY's series of NICE customs for the time being can be found in khaki on navy, with a navy blue embroidered wordmark and red stripe running through the middle. Last but not least, a Cleveland Cavaliers sneaker hook for the Nike Red Carpet LeBrons in a black and process blue. The Cavs retro logo is embroidered in red, with matching blue accents and white trim.
NICE Custom Fitted
Cleveland Cavaliers Fitted

For more information on these and other custom color releases, visit ecapcity.com.

ECAPCITY
5806 Bergenline Ave
West New York, NJ 07093

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Pros & Cons x ELM Company Fitted Caps

LA based, Pros & Cons Clothing is now stocking a pair of fitted caps originally from their Holiday 09 collection produced in connection with ELM Company.  The first style is the Mono-Script, two-tone fitted cap in black and red.  The front mono-script design is done up in raised embroidery and white button/eyelets accents.  Next up, The Bandit fitted cap rocks a white/black two-tone style with red button and eyelets. Both caps are made with premium wool and laced with green under visors.  Available now through Pros & Cons.com

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WIP Caps "MNL Rice" Fitted Caps from the WIP Fundraiser Series

WIP Caps is proud to launch their Fundraiser Series, which is dedicated to donating a percentage of sales towards different relief efforts and community programs. The first cap out the series is the MNL Rice fitted cap recognizing the Gawad Kalinga Foundation founded by Tony Meloto. Inspired by the rice sacks given out during catastrophe times, the cap utilizes a lightweight acrylic weave fabric with subtle, white embroidery. The under visor features a embroidered quote by Tony Meloto in cursive style. Contact WIP directly for more info.

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