HEADS Earflap 3 Panel Stretch Cap

Below is a style from HEADS Co. blending a little British earflap cap with 3-panel construction and full stretch fit. This version is made with heavy cotton jersey and weaved plaid fabric for the top crown. The hat features a double layered short visor and inner cotton lining. Real low key, this is a good, form-fitting cap for any chill out occasion. Not much info on availability but you can check casual / fashion headwear shops such as Arth or Urban Outfitters.

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Adidas NCAA Fall08 Fitted & Flex Caps, Pt:3

Below is part 3 of Adidas NCAA Fall 08 caps on Universal Article (see pts: 1 & 2). This time around, Adidas supplies two flat brim caps with the stretch fit feature along with one standard fitted cap. First up is a brown-based series with school logos in self-fabric application. All schools come in brown melton wool spandex fabric & feature school mascots embroidered on the back. Second, is an alternate color block cap utilizing cream, gray, khaki, & the team's primary color as a pop element. Finishing off the Fall 08 release is a true fitted cap in mostly white wool, team primary color, and cut n sew visor. Now available in select, school team shops & headwear spots.

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New Mitchell & Ness Low Profile Caps

Mitchell & Ness introduces it's low-profile fitted & stretch caps for fall 08. M&N will release the fitted version first in the brand label & the stretch model in NFL, NBA, & NHL teams. All caps are made with high quality, melton wool fabric & sport the "vintage" inspired green undervisors. The front panels to all caps feature die-cut felt fabric with top heavy embroidery. The brand label fitted caps come in various base colors with the licensed stretch caps in select team colors & brass eyelets. Both caps will be available early fall at select retailers plus Mitchell & Ness flagship store & site. Stay posted for more images.

2008 NFL Draft Day Caps by Reebok

Here is the 2008 NFL Draft Day cap designed by Reebok for tomorrow’s main event. The stretch mesh makes another return from last year, this time in white with the addition of team color front panels & top visor. White is used across all teams for the stretch mesh panels and is accented by contrast top stitch & side piping. Using standard, raised embroidery for the front logo; the cap also features embroidered team name vertically on the left side & the new NFL Equipment shield on the back. All teams are available through NFL.com or Reebok.com.

Corduroy Form Fit Cap by Allea

Independent brand Allea released a collection of lightweight, corduroy caps for spring / summer 08. Each cap is cut into traditional 6-panel construction but without the eyelets. Other details include a cotton stain lining with no inside taping & ribbed elastic band for form fit. Currently there is no further info on this company but never the less a great cap that fuses style with comfort, regardless of seasons. Available in very select retailers such as Arth in the Westcoast & Overide 9999 or CA4LA over in Tokyo.

Supreme Houndstooth 5 Panel Caps

Supreme NYC will release these 5-panel caps this summer as part of their bigger seasonal offering. These 5-panel pieces are made with houndstooth fabric available in your choice of blue, black or red. A SUPREME 2008 type graphic is printed across the entire crown & features an elastic back. Destined to be a city classic, these caps will be available at Supreme flagship stores & other select spots.

Images from Highsnobiety.