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Universal Article Archives

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New DQM "Quilted" 59Fifty Fitteds

NYC's own Dave's Quality Meat is set to start dropping their fall 08 New Era fitteds early September. Below is the first wave of caps coming in the form of "The Quilted". The caps come in wool fabric which is printed with a diagonal pattern to create a quilted look. These caps will be released in royal, heather grey, & my personal favorite black on black. The front panels feature a front, cursive D ligature in puff embroidery & NE side logo. This is just the 1st wave of fresh fitteds from DQM & sure to be serving up more styles in the months to come. Stay posted.
Daves Quality Meat New Era 59Fifty Fitted
DQM Quilted Black on Black 59Fifty Fitted Cap
Images: Dave's Quality Meat


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Estate, E Class Snapbacks

Yesterday, Estate released their snapback caps dubbed the "E Class". Using the same quality standards as their fitteds, these caps are made in the same blocking mold but with plastic snapback closures. The caps are made in cotton gingham & feature front puff embroidery. Get yours now at the shop, online site, & official dealers.

Estate LA Gingham Snapback Caps


Images: Estate LA

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Color Custom 59Fifty Fitteds @ ONENESS

Oneness is a new streetwear boutique reppin' Lexington Kentucky. Already a few months deep, the exclusive 59Fifty fitteds have started to drop. The three caps consist of MLB teams in neighboring team color ways such as LA Dodgers in Lakers, Washington Nationals in Redskins, & Chicago White Sox in Bears colors. All caps are in full stock at the shop & phone orders are welcomed. Through perseverance, Oneness is here to offer an alternate channel for Kentucky heads plus surrounding areas to pick up exclusive fitteds & apparel. Stay posted for more.

LA Dodgers LA Lakers Fitted Custom Washinton Nationals New Era Color Custom from Oneness Chicago White Sox New Era Custom from Oneness


Images: ONENESS

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ELM COMPANY: Designer Music, Summertime Fitted

Below is the first installment of fresh fitted styles from ELM Company's Designer Music collection in association with Chace Infinite of Self Scientific & artist Kevin Sanchez. The Designer Music collection consists of special caps that draw inspiration from the very best HIP-HOP music & culture. Setting the intro off is the "Summertime" fitted cap. Based off the DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) 91' summer classic, this cap utilizes the red & white gingham pattern as fabric base. The trims & details include a front-embroidered leaf, back-embroidered watermelon slice & full sublimated print lining of blue/white clouds. The cap is finished off with an embroidered quotable from the famous track & top contrast panel stitch. Available this Saturday in select stock through ELM & official dealers. Elmcompany Designer Music Summertime Fitted Cap


Image: ELM COMPANY

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Brixton Ltd. F08: The Gain Fedora Hats, Pt:2

Dressing up, dressing down, Brixton Ltd. has you covered with The Gain Fedoras. As part of their Fall 08 collection, this classic hat is made with crushable felt fabric that keeps it's form & is fully lined in silk. Additional details include a short snap-brim with fabric edging, center crease, crown ribbon with feather, & standard Brixton pin. The Gain Fedora hat offers versatile styling over function but at $55 it's all good! Available in Moss, Black, & Khaki colors plus 3 offered sizes of Small (7), Med ( 7 1/4), & Large ( 7 1/2 ).

Brixton Gain Moss Fedora Hat


Image: Brixton Ltd.

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