Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

New Brixton Fall 08 Hats, Pt:1

Brixton Ltd. has started to ship their new headwear pieces for Fall 08. First off is the Combat hat which is built in a 4 panel, X construction inspired by military/hunting styling. This hat is made with wool herringbone fabric & also has a pinstripe inside lining. Other features include a short visor & extra warmth with the knit earflap panel. Second, is the core trucker cap styling of the Semi. This cap features grey/ brown wool plaid fabric for the front panels & black mesh panels. The standard Brixton pin is changed up with a cotton twill, embroidered patch. Stay posted for additional pieces from Brixton.

Brixton Ltd Combat HatBrixton Ltd Semi Trucker Cap


Images: Brixton Ltd.

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Soul Assassins x Elm Company "Sword Logo" Fitteds

The highly anticipated Soul Assassins fitted caps are now available to the masses. The caps are being sold through Greyone, the Soul Assassins online shop & Pasadena shop in very limited stock. Creative artist Jeff Hamada designed the front SA sword logo & the fitteds were produced through Elm Company. Both caps are made with fine micro suede fabric; have inside contrast linings, embroidered skull graphic on the undervisor, & large Soul Assassins wordmark on the back.

Soul Assassins Elm Company Fitted Cap Soul Assassins Sword Logo Fitted Cap


Images: Soul Assassins

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Official : Fall / Holiday 08 Lookbook Preview

Here is a preview to Official's Fall / Holiday 08 headwear collection set to start shipping 10 / 15. The line includes 5-panels, beanies, snapbacks, cut n sew tees, & of course the fitted cap. The entire collection was shot in a low-tek, plastic medium camera to present each cap with a dreamy, saturated ambiance. Below is the Fuchsia Plaid Incoronare plaid fitted cap. Fabric has always been Official's appeal to the consumer with exclusive runs of different plaids & other weaves. This cap follows in that tradition bringing the classic wool plaid in a contemporary color scheme for fall & winter. Stay tuned for additional pics from the Official F / H 08 lookbook!

New Preview for Official


Image: Official - Crown of Laurel

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New Foosh 59Fifty in Classic Edmonton Colors

Audio & apparel shop Foosh has recently dropped this New Era 59Fifty fitted. Featuring the company script logo, the cap dons the throwback colors of the Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Other details include an F ligature embroidered on the back & contrast visor plus white stitch. Get yours through the shop or shout them out about phone orders.

Foosh New Era Caps


Image: Foosh

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New Era x Yes No Maybe Velcro 59Fifty Fitteds

Reppin' London, UK is independent lifestyle brand Yes No Maybe. Along with a variety of original apparel pieces comes their new Velcro 59Fifty collaboration with New Era. These caps feature a soft loop side velcro front panel that you can interchange with patches available as a set or additional ones sold separately. These caps are definitely for heads that are willing to take time to arrange the graphic or turn out an original layout. Yes No Maybe offers five cap themes, the Ravemoticons Grey, Tiles, Rockers YNM logo, Monster, Watermelon & Traffic Light Faces. Cop yours now through their online site which also offers worldwide free shipping. Check out the video.

Yes No Maybe Velcro Monsters 59Fifty Fitted Caps Yes No Maybe Watermelon Green 59Fifty Fitted Yes No Maybe Velcro 59Fifty New Era Caps


Images: Yes No Maybe

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Goorin Bros. "Memoirs" Fitted Cap

The Goorin Bros. Core line is a selection of headwear that brings classic, vintage details mixed with contemporary styling. Below is one of the flat brim fitted caps from their core selection. Dubbed the Memoirs cap, this style mixes fabric & application on the entire top crown. The front panel features a custom Geisha graphic that is layered with metallic print & embroidery. The rest of the cap panels are made of geometric shapes printed on cotton or embroidered straight onto the fabric. The Memoirs cap is not a recent release but definitely a strong edition featured here for its detail & balance of fabric & color.Available now through Goorin online. Goorin Brothers Memoirs Cap Goorin Core Flat Brim Fitted Cap Goorin Brothers Core Fitted Cap


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