Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Major DC "Kente Reflective Silver" New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps
Major DC is set to drop their Kente Reflective Silver, or K.R.S. 3M, New Era 59Fifty fitteds tomorrow. The caps are made of 3M reflective fabric with a printed pattern inspired by Kente cloth, which they also did in full color a few months back. Once you reflect light on it you basically shine revealing the pattern in full effect. The K.R.S. 3M fitteds will be available tomorrow at their shop and Major DC’s online shopping channel. 
Attica Jailhouse : Baltimore Pirates Fitted
Here is the latest fitted creation from Attica Jailhouse in the form of the Baltimore Pirates. The Baltimore Pirates, later known as the Silver Moons, was one of many independent Negro baseball teams playing throughout the East Coast back in the early 30's. Below is a custom Pirates, black wool fitted cap with screened felt sewn patch. The skull and bone along with black / old gold combo makes this a classic that represents one of Negro league baseball's most memorable semipro squads! 
Attica Jailhouse Caps
Featured here on UA for the first time, Attica Jailhouse is a unique project and business that customizes unbranded fitted caps with hand cut or sewn vintage patches. Some of the patches date back to the 50's while some are hand cut or screened, adding passion to craft and sport history. The majority of the caps are generic wool blank fitteds however Estate LA has supported Attica with their fitted cut and mold shape. Below is a selection Attica’s custom hockey caps starting with vintage Vancouver Canucks. The Vancouver Canucks are a well-established ice hockey team since the 1940’s, which expanded into the NHL in 1970. These two caps feature a screened felt patch of the Canucks first logo, which represents a hockey stick in a rounded-edge box that could also be seen as a stylized C. Aside from the front embellishments, the first cap features contrast, green, felt front panels and eyelets while the second cap has top piping and white button. Each cap is now available via email for $40 a piece. Stay posted for the official Attica Jailhouse on-line site coming early 2009. There are also Trunk Shows being set up in Los Angeles, New York and Baltimore. 
New BLVCK SCVLE Fitted Caps @ Become Fitted
Become Fitted just stocked up on new BLVCK SCVLE fitted caps. Two separate styles, the BLVCK cap and SCVLE cap, are both made in complete black wool with Black Scale crescent logo on the back. These pieces are produced by Elm Company and run strictly in 7 1/4 - 7 3/4 sizes. Available now at Become Fitted. 
New Jonathan Da Lynn "Fly Boys" Fitted Caps
Jonathan Da Lynn is back with new fitted caps for Holiday 2008. The Fly Boys fitted collection are new styles that pay tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the 1st and only, all black fighter squadron. This special team of pilots is also the only African American pilots to never lose a dogfight. The caps are made of wool with faux leather visors and undervisors laced with either houndstooth or plaid fabric to bring in the fashion element. The front features a raised embroidered graphic of FLY BOYS in stencil letters and American Air Force symbol found on fight jets. These caps are produced with the highest attention to detail and quality. Definitely check for these pieces through the Jonathan Da Lynn on-line site and official dealers. 
The Hundreds x Disney "Peter Pan / Catain Hook" Fitteds
Okay, moving it right along, we're back on track with The Hundreds & Disney "The Lost Boys" New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. This is a special project for The Hundreds because of all the hard work that went into making it happen. The final product is a tee shirt and cap collection based around Peter Pan's gang, The Lost Boys. The first fitted is based off of Peter's own hat. This cap is made with green felt fabric and features a feather in raised embroidery along with Disney inspired Hundreds wordmark in tonal embroidery. The second fitted is directly tied into Captain Hook which is made of black felt and features front skull and bones in raised embroidery. These pieces are very exclusive with only 100 made in each style. The Lost Boys fitteds will drop this Thursday (Dec.11th) at the The Hundreds LA & SF spots, along with Reed Space NY, Premium Goods Houston, Palace 5ive D.C., Shoe Gallery Miami, and on-line. 