Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

Mitchell & Ness XL Logo Heather Grey/Black Fitted Caps

Mitchell & Ness comes through in a big way for the start of Spring 2011 with a nice refresher to their XL Logo, fitted cap series. The new XL Logo is made in a notable, heather grey wool and accented with black. The only hint of team color affiliation is the outer outline around the logos and the under brims. Another quick detail is the black metal eyelets around the crown. Available in both NBA & NFL teams through Mitchell & Ness.com and other select retailers this month.

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Mitchell & Ness "1983" NBA All-Star Game Fitted & Trucker Caps

Mitchell & Ness enters the 60th NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles with a tight collection of caps paying homage to the 1983 All-Star Game played in The Forum, Inglewood California 28 years ago. Starting off the collection are the West/East fitted caps featuring the jersey wordmarks from the 83 game jerseys in raised embroidery. A nice highlight on these rather simple caps are the raised embroidered stars over the eyelets in alternating blue, red or white. Both caps also feature NBA branding on the back and embroidered history note on the inside sweatband. Next up is the follow up to last year's 1986 fitted cap. Drawing high demand for that cap, Mitchell & Ness serves up the 1983 fitted cap inspired by the NBA yearbook font from that year. Black wool and accented with a green under visor, this cap runs a white sweatband with embroidered history note. The last style of the collection is a foam mesh trucker cap featuring the original graphic art from the 1983 game. The graphic is printed on the front panel. All caps are now available through Mitchell & Ness.com and select retailers.

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The Hustle Barbershop Debut Fitted Cap Collection, Pt:1

The Hustle Barbershop has released their official Fitted Cap collection debut for Q1 of 2011.
Founded in 2005, The Hustle Barbershop owner C. Hustle has established a strong following in Queens, NY as a premier destination for sharp haircuts. To provide sharp headwear alongside the sharp cuts, The Hustle is proud to introduce a premier cap line produced exclusively by Mitchell & Ness. Representing their hairstyling expertise and influenced by barbershop culture, the caps also commemorate the launch of The Hustle brand.
Leading off is The Hustle Logo cap which features the barbershop's official logo on solid black. Following up, a baby blue two-tone cap and brandishes the shop's wordmark and "No Hustle, No Profit" motto on the undervisor. Third in the line-up is the shop's official HNY softball team fitted. Worn both on field and in the shop, the cap embodies that New York Hustle attitude as well as the shop's loyalty and affection for sports. The bold ligature logo features tight, raised embroidery on the front and The Hustle wordmark in black and white thread on the side. Finishing it off, the cap is solidified by a classic green under.
All styles come with Mitchell & Ness branding on the back and are made with 100% wool.
Stay posted for more from The Hustle and future releases on the come up, here at UA. The fitted caps featured below are currently available for purchase on-site at the Barbershop, or via The Hustle Online. Phone orders are also accepted.

The Hustle Barbershop
134-11 Hillside Avenue
Richmond Hill, NY 11418 / map
718.658.5605

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New Balance x New Era Fitted Caps @ Cap Collector

Cap Collector Japan has recently received a dope stash of New Balance x 59Fifty caps in various colors. Like the iconic sneaker, the caps feature the classic N in reflective appliques or straight embroidery. The brim tips feature more NB branding, while the back panels feature the official NB word mark. Cap Collector is now offering dark charcoal, black, deep wine, and a special black/metallic gold thread version. Cap Collector offers worldwide shipping so don't wait to get yours.

Images: Cap Collector

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CLOUT x ELM New 2011 Fitted Cap Styles

CLOUT Magazine is back with four new fitted caps for 2011. Produced by ELM Company, all styles are being released exclusively through they're San Jose homebase showroom and CLOUT online. The styles range from the graff "C" Symbol herringbone fitteds to the black and white gingham steez. Finishing off the release is a special color way paying homage to the hometown of San Jose. Each style comes with some nice details such as suede under brims, detailed inside taping and black linings. The SJ teal fitted rocks a dark grey Herringbone with slight shimmering teal pinstripe through out the fabric. Each cap features the Clout logo in raised embroidery, ELM leaf, and all made in the USA! Check CLOUT for availability.

Images: Clout/ELM

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