New DQM "Quilted" 59Fifty Fitteds

NYC's own Dave's Quality Meat is set to start dropping their fall 08 New Era fitteds early September. Below is the first wave of caps coming in the form of "The Quilted". The caps come in wool fabric which is printed with a diagonal pattern to create a quilted look. These caps will be released in royal, heather grey, & my personal favorite black on black. The front panels feature a front, cursive D ligature in puff embroidery & NE side logo. This is just the 1st wave of fresh fitteds from DQM & sure to be serving up more styles in the months to come. Stay posted.

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Major DC x New Era 59Fifty "Checkered Flag" Fitted

Major DC will be releasing this New Era 59Fifty fitted cap dubbed "The Checkered Flag" today at their shop. This cap uses New Era's performance wool for the top crown & cotton black / white gingham for the visor. The front features the Major logo with checkered pattern in puff embroidery & side NE logo. This cap is part of a bigger Nike Co-Lab Series collection that includes 3 separate Air Max 90's, one which is designed by Ben Drury, inspired by BMX & racing themes called the "Oh 8". This fitted will be available exclusively today with any remaining stock going up on the Major site tonight.

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Estate, E Class Snapbacks

Yesterday, Estate released their snapback caps dubbed the "E Class". Using the same quality standards as their fitteds, these caps are made in the same blocking mold but with plastic snapback closures. The caps are made in cotton gingham & feature front puff embroidery. Get yours now at the shop, online site, & official dealers.

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New Stussy x Delta Caps @ In4mation

Hawaii’s In4mation just received new Stussy x New Era fitteds & trucker mesh caps in collaboration with fame artist Delta. The caps are part of Stussy’s Fall 08 release & feature Delta’s “graff-architec” visual art as all over patterns. The trucker mesh cap is a bit subtler in black & white with the Stussy word given a 3D touch. The 59Fifty fitted takes Delta’s abstract dimension art as an all over print & includes a nice red inside satin lining. These exclusive pieces are now available at In4mation’s Honolulu homebase, their online site, & Stussy dealers.

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ELM COMPANY: Designer Music, Summertime Fitted

Below is the first installment of fresh fitted styles from ELM Company's Designer Music collection in association with Chace Infinite of Self Scientific & artist Kevin Sanchez. The Designer Music collection consists of special caps that draw inspiration from the very best HIP-HOP music & culture. Setting the intro off is the "Summertime" fitted cap. Based off the DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) 91' summer classic, this cap utilizes the red & white gingham pattern as fabric base. The trims & details include a front-embroidered leaf, back-embroidered watermelon slice & full sublimated print lining of blue/white clouds. The cap is finished off with an embroidered quotable from the famous track & top contrast panel stitch. Available this Saturday in select stock through ELM & official dealers.

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Brixton Ltd. F08: The Gain Fedora Hats, Pt:2

Dressing up, dressing down, Brixton Ltd. has you covered with The Gain Fedoras. As part of their Fall 08 collection, this classic hat is made with crushable felt fabric that keeps it's form & is fully lined in silk. Additional details include a short snap-brim with fabric edging, center crease, crown ribbon with feather, & standard Brixton pin. The Gain Fedora hat offers versatile styling over function but at $55 it's all good! Available in Moss, Black, & Khaki colors plus 3 offered sizes of Small (7), Med ( 7 1/4), & Large ( 7 1/2 ).

Image: Brixton Ltd.