Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Sig Zane x Kicks HI x New Era 59Fifty Fitted
Here is a sneak preview of an upcoming 59fifty fitted from Sig Zane & Kicks Hi. Native son of O'ahu, Sig Zane produces yet another premier design pattern exclusively for Kicks HI. The hand-craved print is named Olaka, which translates into life or living. The cap will drop February 9th at both Kicks HI locations & SigZane Design spot.

Image from Ian Ginoza
New L&K Limited @ Frank151.com
F151 just got these exciting "Dreams Come True" fitted caps from Kayo & New Era. L&K Limited is a new brand from Kayo Corp. who also works behind the scenes for DGK, GOLD, Expedition, & Organika. The "Dreams Come True" fitted is made with wool & sea foam green splatter paint across the entire cap. The fitted cap also sports a contrast undervisor & inside satin lining of the same color. The combination of message & color makes this one a sure shot for all seasons.

Image from Frank 151.
Tokyo 08 / Part 1 : Selector's Life
The Tokyo 08 logs will be brief ongoing editions of my recent trip out in Tokyo this past January. I want to set things off with Selector's Life Cafe located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Selector's Life is a well-rounded boutique with products ranging from exclusive apparel, accessories, & audio gadgets for all you DJ's. Ironically the one fitted cap picked up here was a great denim cap with NY on the front. Produced exclusively through Selector, this fitted is made with high raw denim & large NY in raised embroidery. The backside features a detail outline graphic of the SL logo. Selectors showed me mad love & I want to definitely BIG them up! Check back for more exclusive headwear from SL. Selector's Life located 4-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Check these dudes out @ www.selectors-life.com.




LE "TurnItUp" Lumberjack Flannel Fitteds @ Onspotz.com
OnSpotz.com out in Tokyo just released these limited edition 5950's. These crisp fitteds are made with trending lumberjack wool flannel fabric. The official seal for these caps is the large full raised embroidered "TurnItUp" word script on the left side. For these caps Onspotz goes with the larger lumberjack pattern & also offers it in blue/black. Available at their flagship store in Harajuku, Tokyo or online.


All images from ONSPOTZ.com
Hawaii Warriors 5950's @ FITTED Hawaii, Pt:2
Here are pics of the navy & scarlet red editions available this Saturday at FITTED. Get yours!


Images from FITTED Hawaii.
New 7 Union Fitteds @ FitLikes.com
FitLikes.com has recently stocked up on new 7 Union fitteds from Holiday 07 & into 08. The style breakdown includes 3 solid melton wool caps with chenille front appliqués, 2 plaid editions to the Buffalo Soldiers series, & a woven striped Zuni grey fitted. Most styles have 1 extra colorway that you can check out & purchase through their site. The selection is mostly clean & crisp with color contrast coming in on the top buttons, eyelets, & outlined embroideries. Other details include printed undervisors & standard 7 Union inside taping. Available now in full size runs at FitLikes.com.





Images from FitLikes.