Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

Join Goorin Bros. for The New Classic

Nah, not new hats but starting today & every Wednesday, Goorin will be hosting a laid back evening party at Otis in San Francisco. The New Classic, every week! $3 Red Stripes, $5 Campari drinks all evening! Join them at Otis, 25 Maiden Lane, SF! Peace!

Goorin Bros The New Classic Party

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Subcrew Summer 08 Trucker Caps

Hong Kong based, Subcrew, is back with some new trucker cap styles for summer 08. All caps are built using the true trucker 5-panel model with full foam backing. The caps come with various front applications such as hi-density prints, patent leather, & heat transfer prints. Personally, the all-solid color cap with "S" ligature logo is sure to be the big hitter. All caps have plastic snapback closures & are now available through Subcrew & Super Clique HK.

Trucker Meshback Caps from Subcrew


Image: Subcrewreact

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New 59Fifty Fitteds from GOODS for August

GOODS, base out of Seattle, have been holding it down with a solid selection of apparel & caps for some time now. For August, GOODS has recently dropped five 59Fifty caps for the final weeks of summer. The caps are a mix of fabrics ranging from cotton plaids, seersucker, & wool that is hand selected by the GOODS staff. First up is the classic wool cap with subtle contrast top stitch & Old English G in puff embroidery. Second, are two caps that utilize a cut & sew, cotton seersucker fabric in tile arrangement. These caps come in a blue/ cream combo (shown below) or brown / cream. The final two caps each individually use a bright madras plaid & a more traditional Scottish weave. All fitteds are now available at the GOODS shop & their online site.

GOODS G Wool 59Fifty Fitted GOODS Madras Plaid 59Fifty FittedGOODS Seersucker Tile 59Fifty Fitted  GOODS Large Plaid 59Fifty


Images: GOODS, Seattle

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Leaders 1354 New L-Wing Fitted Cap

Chicago's own, Leaders 1354 is set to drop their new 59Fifty, L-Wing cap this Friday. The cap blends a deep red crown & bright yellow visor with front collegiate-inspired L Wing logo. The front logo is a mixture of puffy embroidery on the wing & outline of the L. This cap will be available at their Wicker Park & Bronzeville bases. Phone orders are welcomed!

Leaders 1354 L Wing New Era 59Fifty Fitted


Images: Leaders 1354

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New Upper Playground 59Fifty Fitteds

SF's Upper Playground has released 3 new 59Fifty fitted caps for August. The standard Sam Flores edition is here with a full-embroidered graphic featuring the steel giants Golden Gate & Oakland Bay Bridge. The second style is a basic wool cap colored up in Italy's national colors. Rounding off the pack is a full satin crown printed with an Italian fresco image & brown satin visor. All caps are $45 & are now available through their shop & online.
Upper Playground Flores Bridge Fitted Cap
Upper Playground Italy Colorway 59Fifty Cap
Upper Playground Italian Fresco Fitted


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Estate LA "Lucky Cat" Fitted

Estate LA will be dropping this very limited fitted cap this Friday, which also marks the opening ceremonies of the 08 Olympics in Beijing. The front features the "Lucky Cat" graphic embroidered on a custom, chopstick pattern fabric. From this image, it's safe to say that there will be a hidden surprise underneath the first layer of fabric. Stay posted for more.

Estate LA Lucky Cat Fitted Cap


Image: Estate LA

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