Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
New Era x JP Star "Tatami" 5950 @ Onspotz.com
Onspotz.com just released the New Era x JP Star "Tatami" fitted at their shop & online site. The art of Japanese Tatami floor mat making is used to inspire this wheat straw 5950 fitted. This cap is made completely of woven, natural straw with tapered visor edge & gold embroidery for side logos. This fitted gem is perfect for the summer allowing full air venting for the crown. Available now at Onspotz.com.
Madras Plaid Fitted teaser from Estate LA
Estate LA gives us a sneak peak to fitted cap collaboration with Monster Energy Company. This cap features cut & sew madras plaid fabric in various sizes for the whole crown & visor. The only embroidered hit comes on the back, which features the Monster logo in company green. Stay posted for more info on availability. 
New "The Officials" Snapbacks
Official, Crown of Laurel Inc. releases their snapback cap for the fall / winter 08 season. The caps come equipped with a sports themed script "The Officials" in SF Giants color way. With the rise of snapbacks in full of effect, Official throws in their cap, which features contrast visor plus the same quality & materials as their staple fitteds. Be on the look out for this style at select independent spots & of course through the Official site.
New Nautical Inspired Fitteds @ Hall Of Fame
Hall of Fame LA hits us off with some nautical inspired 5950 fitteds for the summer. These bold stripe fitteds feature the HOF interlock logo & come in navy or yellow on white. Get these now at the shop as they just hit shelves this past Friday.
HUF SF Droppin' Summer Heat
HUF SF is set to release new cap gems this Saturday at their 812 Sutter St. base. As part of their Summer 08 package, one style uses the New Era model which is made with a solid rip-stop fabric that comes in blue, red, black & white. The second style features a gingham plaid on a 5-panel construction. Keeping it clean, both caps come with solid colored labels for the fronts. Check availability through the HUF site & extra info on the caps.
New Era x FDL "Boston Blades" Fitteds @ Frank 151
Frank 151's Distro League introduces the Boston Blades to their network. This fitted cap dons traditional Celtics green on black with a stylized front wordmark & city name on the back. The creation of the league logos to distinguish each city has always been an original way to brand Frank 151's entire network of connects. The Blades logo builds on this to deliver a unique representation for the city of Boston. This piece was released yesterday through Frank 151.com & Frank's Shop Chop in LES, NYC. Limited supply!
