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Seventy Four V-Logo BB Stretch Fit Caps @ Bridge Tokyo

Tokyo's Bridge clothing store has just received new BB caps from the Seventy Four brand.  The V-Logo BB caps are one of the latest styles from Seventy Four offered in solid black, blue, and red. The caps are made with tight weaved georgette fabric for a soft and flexible fit. Both the front and back panels feature woven twill patches, which are stitched down all around. Available now through Bridge Tokyo online and in-store.

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Adidas 2010 NBA Draft Day Caps

Below are the official 2010 NBA Draft Day Caps by Adidas for the June 24th draft event in NYC. The caps bring forth the NBA Dribbler logo against a team word mark that is split in two colors.  Each word mark is embroidered in tonal threads and is finished off with white outlines. This year Adidas utilizes the flat-brim, Flex-fit, wool cap in solid team colors with contrast eyelets and under visors. The side panels feature team logos and Adidas branding as well as a full color NBA logo on the back panels. The 2010 NBA Draft caps can now be pre-ordered through NBA.com.  All other major retailers will have them for sale on June 24.

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Adidas 2010 NBA All-Star Game Fitted & 210 Caps

Adidas was all over one the best NBA All-Star Games played last night in front of a record crowd.  Below are just some of the headwear styles available throughout Jam Session week leading into the game and inside Cowboys Stadium. First up is the ASG Dallas logo fitted offered in navy, red, and slate gray.  Next are the official word mark fitted caps inspired by the West/East jerseys.  Both options feature patterned under visors and off-set printed stars as seen on the uniforms.  The last cap is a Hardwood Classics piece in core colors royal, red, and white from the 1986 game.  This cap is made using 210 Fitted technology, felt front applique, 3-Stripe visor hit, and inside satin lining.  All caps can still be found throughout the Dallas area plus NBA.com.

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Reebok AFL 50th Tribute, White Referee On-Field Caps

Back in August, Reebok rolled out the Legacy collection which pays tribute to the AFL's 50th Anniversary (Read our post on the AFL Referee Caps here).  Below is the white version of the on-field referee caps. This cap is made with performing mesh fabric in stretch-fit sizing.  This white referee cap is available now through specific team shops and NFLShop.com.

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Adidas LA Lakers 15X Champions Headwear Collection

Adidas commemorates the Los Angeles Lakers 15th NBA Championship run by producing the 15X Champion Collection.  With Tip-Off only 2 weeks away, Adidas will be dropping this special collection November 1st.  The collection will include wool fitted and flex caps donning champion banners along the back or commemorative 15X Champions trophy patches.  All banners and patches are made as woven satin labels.  The collection is made up mostly of team logo or wordmark for front hits with the exception of the LA script style.  Look for these caps beginning in November through Lakers team shop / web, NBA.com, and Lids.com.  

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Reebok 50th Season Anniversary Fitted & Flex Caps

The NFL continues to pay homage to the American Football League established in 1960 by playing Legacy games this season, wherein the original AFL teams play in their throwback uniforms.  The 50th Season Anniversary also highlights the profound changes that the AFL bought to the game such as modern-action plays, the 2-point conversion, player numbers on uniforms, recognition of African-American players, and many others that today could be easily overlooked.  Reebok captures the AFL 50th Anniversary Season by releasing the Legacy Collection, which offers throwback jerseys, apparel, and caps from the original eight teams.  The caps below feature current team logos with 50th Anniversary patches commemorating this special season. Team fitted and flex-fit styles are now being sold through NFL.com, team shops, sporting good chains, and headwear only spots.

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