Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Frank's Chop Shop "Pocket Watch" New Era Fitted Cap
Sealing 08 off and setting up for 09 is Frank's Chop Shop "Pocket Watch" New Era 59Fifty fitted. The motto "Time is Money" is a reminder of an entrepreneur's most precious resource. This cap is made with black wool and features a highly detailed, embroidered graphic of a pocket watch on the front. The right side dons the Benjamin silhouette and the undervisor is laced with the fully embroidered “Time Is Money” statement. As a last minute holiday gift or for the New Year mind state, the Pocket Watch cap is now available at FCS's Lower East Side spot or online. 
Frank's Chop Shop 19 Essex New York, NY, 10002 212. 228. 7442
Imprint Culture Lab 2008: The Cult of Collaboration Clip
Here is a video post by the fine people at Imprint Lab. The video was recorded October 1st, 2008 in LA for panel discussions on popCULTure. The Cult of Collaboration clip gives us brief insight to the development of a good collaboration and some insight into the connection between Hiroshi Fujiwara's Fragment Design and the Kangol 504 headwear project. Check it...
Loweres x New Era "Respect Our Neighbours" Fitted Caps
Loweres is back with a new style dubbed "Respect Our Neighbours" fitted caps. As usual Loweres keeps their game tight by blending everyday expressions as a foundation for their fitteds. We've seen this expression before but this time Loweres throws "Respect Our Neighbours" embroidered across the right panels, from front to back. The front features the word "One" in left corner, an undervisor hit, and inside black cotton lining. Onspotz.com is now carrying teal, purple, and kelly green colorways in healthy sized runs. 
UNDFTD New Era 59Fifty "Jersey Fleece" Fitted
Below is Undefeated's jersey fleece, New Era fitted cap, which they released back in October along with crews. Not necessarily a winter cap but an overall comfortable and official piece with any get up. This cap is made with cotton jersey fleece and black, satin lining to give it form. When this style hit, it was offered up in a two-tone option along with an army green and this one. Gold thread embroidery is used for the front and back along with a tonal, right, U mascot hit. This one was copped at Union NYC but limited stock is still available through Undefeated and other official dealers. 
Winfield Authentic "Brights" New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps
Winfield Authentic Caps has recently added two new colors to their standard W New Era 59Fifty fitteds. Aqua and Bright Rose are now part of the line up along with turquoise, brown, and camel. These caps feature front raised embroidery, Winfield back wordmark, NE left hit, and gray undervisors. Both colors are web exclusive. 
Major DC "Final Countdown" 59Fifty Fitted by New Era
Major DC has released their new Final Countdown fitted cap to match to many Jordan kicks . Inspired by the famous Sport Specialties script cap, Major brings it back in Worsterlon performance fabric and front raised embroidery. This two-tone jewel is finished off with the Trinity logo and is now available at their Georgetown showroom and online. 