Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Mitchell & Ness NBA "Diamond" Snapback Caps
Here is another one from Mitchell & Ness, which is actually in stores now. Inspired by Logo Athletic's Pro Line series, Mitchell & Ness brings it back with team centered logos and league logos on the back. Each cap is made of 100% wool, tight side embroidery, raised arch wordmarks and green under brims. The Diamond series is available in NBA Hardwood Classics, NHL Vintage and NFL Throwbacks. Some teams are even offered in classic cream crowns with 2T visors. The Diamond snapbacks are available through the Mitchell & Ness flagship store plus various other cap shops online such as ECAP, Hatland and Footsoldiers to name a few. Stay posted for the other leagues.
New Summer 2011 ONLY Vintage 5-Panel Hats
One of our favorite independent hat brands is back with another fresh batch of Vintage 5-Panel Hats. As usual, ONLY hand picks deadstock vintage fabrics and produces these gems in extremely limited quantities. So limited, in fact, that they only produced 3 pcs of the Vintage Orchard Hat worldwide. All hats are available exclusively through ONLY online store and made in the USA! Get yours!
Images: ONLY
Berberjin x CA4LA Fedora Hats
CA4LA, considered one of the most unique hat spots in Japan, has connected with Berberjin boutique to bring forth some vintage style Fedora Hats. These unique hats are a perfect offering amongst the huge selection of used clothing at the Berberjin locations in Harajuku. The hats are made of wool felt with semi pinched crowns and feature tonal grosgrain ribbons finished with bows. The curved 1 1/2 brims are edged with extra fabric. Available in taupe or black options, strictly at Berberjin or CA4LA.
Image: CA4LA
Override x Fuji Bicycles Low Pro Bike Caps
Simon Taylor, a founding member of London based creative agency TOMATO, has connected with Japan's Override and Fuji Bicycles for a select run of "Low Pro" Bike Caps. Each cap is made with basic cotton twill and features custom, graphic prints on the front panels and top brims. All crowns are cut shorter than usual for a full, slope fit to the head and roughly 2 inch brims. These low pro caps have elastic back straps for a wide range of head sizes. You can buy these special caps now through Arth Hat Stores located in Costa Mesa and NYC.
Images: Arth
The NBA Finals Snapback Collection by Mitchell & Ness
With the playoffs in full effect, Mitchell & Ness has released the official throwback NBA Finals snapback collection. These exclusive pieces highlight various NBA Finals logos between 1996 and 2003. Each year is represented with two separate color ways or fabrics, such the 1996 Finals in either all black wool or a 2 tone version in duck canvas. The 2000 Finals cap is represented in an all white cotton option or a 2tone cream with black visor. All caps feature secondary trophy hits on the back plus Mitchell & Ness branding on the side panels. These snapbacks were released a few weeks ago and can still be found at the Mitchell & Ness Flagship store, Mitchellandness.com and official dealers nationwide.
Nobis Spring 2011 Headwear
Canadian based, Nobis, is back with their unique remixes of staple headwear pieces for Spring 2011. Below is a quick snap shot of a few pieces from their huge spring offering. First up is the Ivy cap, which is reconstructed with new cut panels, some nice piping details, and offered in a variety of fabrics such as cotton linens, denim, and a burlap option shown below. Next is the Nobis Ivy cap, also molded in unique cut seams and highlighted with elastic sweatbands and inside linings. Finally, step out a bit with their latest Fedora hat edition. If you are looking for a lightweight option, this is it. Made with cotton linen, the hat is surrounded with a pleated contrast band and sheer-cotton lining. Not too much over the top but just enough to get you noticed. Each hat is now available through Nobis online and official dealers worldwide.
Images: Nobis