Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Official Crown Of Laurel Neu Mesh Debut
Official Crown of Laurel is set to release their "Nue Mesh" cap for Fall/Winter 08 season. This cap utilizes the standard trucker meshback aesthetics fused together with their fitted construction & detailing. The Nue Mesh features a rounded crown, 8 rows of visor stitching, contrast Official taping, & their new laser cut 'POP' label. Both styles are made with custom plaid fabric with a slightly shorter flat/stiff visor & adjustable snapback. This one time, limited drop will be available through Official & finer boutiques worldwide in early November.
New Custom 59Fifty Fitteds @ Rock-N-Jocks
Rock-N-Jocks just received new stock of custom MLB & standard NBA fitted caps from New Era. Taking a basic but classy approach, RNJ releases the Atlanta Braves "A" in gold embroidery on a black wool cap. The top button & undervisor are laced in gold dazzle fabric & features a MLB logo in gold embroidery on the back. Finishing off the release is a team core Los Angeles Lakers New Era 59Fifty fitted. No custom here, just straight purple wool with Lakers ball logo on the front & back. Both styles are limited to only 30 pieces. Get yours now at Rock-N-Jocks. 
Winfield Authentic "Like No Other" 59Fifty Fitted Caps
Here is one of Winfield Authentic Cap's recent fitted releases dubbed "Like No Other". Using New Era's 59Fifty fitted model, the caps come in 4 bright colors: cyan, lime, yellow,& magenta. The front features the "like no other" graphic in raised embroidery & Winfield logo on the back. These caps represent Winfield's drive to put out lifestyle product for individuals seeking unique fitteds. Available now through the Winfield webstore & physical shop in Sapporo Japan.
Samurai Exclusive 2008 JP STAR 59Fifty @ Onspotz.com
JP Star has just released this exclusive 'Samurai' 59Fifty fitted at Onspotz.com. The cap features an all-over printed graphic of traditional Japanese rock garden with front raised embroidery. The back has an embroidered Samurai word hit & the undervisor printed with a sword graphic. This & 7G (Seven Gods) fitteds are now available exclusively through OnSpotz.com.
Winfield Authentic Caps & Co.
It's our pleasure to feature Winfield Caps & Co. for the first time here on Universal Article. Winfield Caps is one of the hottest premier cap labels coming out of Sapporo, Japan. Winfield has been collaborating with New Era since 2005. They started out with a clothing store in 1996 & recently opened their first flagship cap shop. Winfield is an official New Era Cap dealer in addition to their own exclusive branded line of 59Fifty cap models. Inspired by sport authentics, HIP-HOP culture, & overall lifestyle, Winfield is out to produce top tier headwear product for the fitted masses. The shop images below are proof of the high-end & dedicated approach to the fitted baseball cap piece. Check for them out in Japan or online.
WINFIELD Caps & Co.
1-6-610 S-8 W-3 Chuou-ku
Sapporo Hokkaido
0640808 JAPAN
81(0)113987756
Original Penguin "Lenzy" Retro Fedora Hat
Here is a current fedora hat out now in stores from Original Penguin. Dubbed the Lenzy Retro, this hat features a short, diamond top crown & 'teardrop' brim which creates a tab of pork pie with fedora styling. This fedora is made with braided, vintage paper straw fabric & features cotton dyed plaid headband with Penguin pin. The layered plaid headband runs across this chocolate brown colorway. The same band can also be found on a natural option. You can find this through select surf spots, Original Penguin webstore & official dealers. 
