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Mitchell & Ness Chicago Bulls 1995 - 1996 Commemorative Fitted Cap Collection

Mitchell & Ness has released another special Bulls commemorative cap collection around the team's historic 1995-1996 best single-season record of 72-10 and Championship title. Earlier this month Mitchell & Ness released the Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman pinstripe jerseys with Jordan due to release in early November.  The first cap sets it off with black/red pinstripe wool and solid red visor. The front features the Bulls wordmark in full raised embroidery. For the second style Mitchell & Ness puts out a nice, solid red piece featuring the Chicago Bulls XL Club logo. As with most Mitchell & Ness caps, it's always about the details and Mitchell & Ness comes through again with stats embroidered on the sweatband. Both caps feature the HWC logo man on the left side panel and M&N branding on the back. You can cop yours now through the Mitchell & Ness online shop, the flagship store and select retailers.

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Everlast Vs Kangol: Everlast 100th Anniversary, Limited Edition Hat Collection

Legendary sporting brand Everlast is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary as the undisputed brand of choice for athletes worldwide. In recognition of this major feat Everlast has collaborated with Kangol, another heavyweight in the headwear arena for this special collection. This connection brings together two of the most recognized brands in their respective leagues. The collection features four distinct hat styles representing four quarters of Everlast's 100 year anniversary.
First up is the Everlast Spitfire leather, 8-panel hat, representing 1910-1935. The Spitfire is made with supple glove leather and laced with a satin lining representing boxing robes. The second quarter brings in the classic Everlast Player Fedora Hat repping 1936-1960. This gem is made with 100% lite felt wool and features a stingy brim. The Player also dons a satin lining. 1961-1985 brings us to the standard Everlast Beanie Hat, celebrating fictional but iconic boxing hero Rocky Balboa. This is your basic thin-ribbed beanie with a 3-inch cuff made with acrylic yarn. Finishing off the century, Everlast comes through with the 5-panel cap representing 1986-2010. Using Kangol's base model of 5-panels, these caps bring forth 20th century technology such as UV-A and UV-B sun protective treatments plus water repellent fabric. This hat collection is definitely one of this year's most official collaborations and is now available through Everlast.com or Kangol Store.com.

Images: Kangol / Everlast

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Rock-N-Jocks Custom Color 59Fifty Update - October 2010

Rock-N-Jocks recently released three new two-tone fitted colorways in October with more to follow.

The charcoal gray, melton wool two-tone below features the Toronto Raptors mascot logo embroidered on the front of the cap with a team color red top visor and purple accents.

Fitted enthusiasts looking for hot colorways in October can also find a Chicago Bulls two-tone in red on black, as well as a Philadelphia Flyers, black on orange colorway to satisfy NHL fitted fans. The Bulls 59Fifty features the team's city wordmark in raised embroidery with a retro team logo embroidered on back. The Flyers two-tone features a green undervisor and Flyers logos in black, white, and orange.
Limited quantities of each of these styles available while supplies last.
Visit rocknjocks.com for more information.

Images : Rock-N-Jocks

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Mitchell & Ness Los Angeles Raiders Script Fitted Cap @ Rock-N-Jocks

Rock N Jocks has connected with Mitchell & Ness for a special make-up of the infamous Los Angeles Raiders script design. This unique script design was originally produced by Sport Specialties back in 1986 when it debuted as the official cap for the NBA Draft Day event. The script design was further cemented into sub-culture when Hip-Hop group NWA established this design and any other LA team cap as a staple piece of a gangsta's uniform. Twenty-four years later, this script design continues to inspire countless versions within team licensed and streetwear fashion arenas. For this reincarnation, Rock-N-Jocks sought out Mitchell & Ness expertise to replicate the design on a fitted. The cap has a wool foundation featuring the Los Angeles Raiders script design in semi-raised embroidery. It features the throwback NFL shield logo on the right side, Mitchell & Ness branding on the left, and Raiders logo on the back. Rock-N-Jocks is currently sold out of this cap but re-stock is on its way. Contact Rock-N-Jocks directly to reserve this iconic cap for the second round re-up.

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Arth Corduroy Fedora Hat

Here's a nice piece for that FALL 2010 Don Draper Look.
Below is a very stylish fedora hat from ARTH.  The hat is made in corduroy fabric with a soft cotton sweatband. The crown features a grosgrain band with an embossed rabbit logo. This is sure to be a wardrobe staple for both men and women. Pairs up with a tweed jacket and classic oxfords, or dress down with slim fit jeans and all white sneakers!

Image: Arth   /    Text: J.Villarin

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