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Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
ELM Company Designer Music No.2 : Fight The Power Fitted Cap
ELM Company is all set to release their next collaborative project with Chace Infinite of Self Scientific and Kevin Sanchez under the Designer Music umbrella. For the second round they pay homage to one of HIP-HOP's most influential groups, Public Enemy. This cap is inspired by PE's Fight The Power track, which first appeared on Do The Right Thing soundtrack. The cap is started off with the X in raised embroidery then woven taping down each panel seam followed by a printed undervisor. The African inspired taping is present on the inside along with a black satin lining. The cap appears to be made in black denim fabric. The back right is embroidered with the a black fist and a quote from the song: "Our Freedom of Speech is Freedom or Death, We Got to Fight the Power That Be". The Fight The Power fitted cap goes on sale real soon through ELM and select dealers. 
Upper Playground "UPLB" New Era 59Fifty Fitted Caps
Just in time for baseball's Spring Training, Upper Playground releases twelve, custom-branded teams of their own on New Era 59Fifty fitted caps. The UPLB collection plays off pop culture legends and characteristics of twelve cities. The cities and teams represented are: Los Angeles Diablos, Seattle Hoods, Brooklyn Brawlers, Oakland Outlaws, San Francisco Panhandlers, Chicago Racketeers, New York Pickpockets, Cleveland Slingshots, Portland Vipers, Philadelphia Players, and Boston Stranglers. All caps are made in wool and feature front and back embroidery. For this special collection, Upper Playground reached out to Morning Breath to create each individual logo and color selection. All teams have a corresponding tee for men and women and are now available at Upper Playground stores and UP online shop. 
Undefeated 1919 New Era Fitted Caps @ In4mation
The In4mation Ward spot has just stocked up on Undefeated's new 1919 New Era fitted caps from their Spring 2009 collection. UNDFTD brings in the vintage look with Gothic U ligatures embroidered on pinstripe 2-tone and straight, solid black or red caps. Both styles feature the UNDFTD logo over 1919 embroidered on the backs. These caps are now available through the In4mation Ward spot and hopefully on their new online shop. 
Steel Darts Headwear Company, Pt:2
Below is another installment from the Steel Darts Company. For the second round, Steel Darts brings out the fitted caps re-worked with fine details for a unique look. Let's set it off with the High Def fitted, which utilizes a houndstooth plaid visor and top button. The wool crown is laced with perfectly placed, embroidered bolts that spiral out when you view from the top. Going down the line, The Gate Fitted blends a custom flock pattern on wool tweed fabric. The 5-panel construction on this cap allows for a nice seamless application of the flocked pattern. Last but not least is The Unwritten Fitted cap, which takes the pinwheel for a fresh update. This cap combines a bit of everything with leather visor, patterns, embroidery, and satin lining. All caps feature the Steel Darts icon pin. Stay posted here on UA as we continue to showcase Steel Darts headwear collection leading to their Summer / Fall release. 
Estate Fitted Teaser...
Here’s another teaser from Estate doing it up in nylon, contrast top-stitching, tonal embroidery, and other surprises. No word on actual drop date other then coming soon! Stay posted. 
FDL Team Series Release: St. Louis Archers New Era
FDL Team Series brings out a new edition to their network with the St.Louis Archers, New Era fitted caps for the STL market. The cap's colorway is based off classic Rams before they went navy and metallic gold. This cap features a raised embroidered arrow that makes up the A for the Archers crew. The undervisor features a group of flying arrows in a tone-on-tone flocking application. To welcome this new distribution team, FDL will be holding a launch party at The Maryland House this Sunday from 8pm to 1am. For those nowhere near St.Louis, you can cop one now through the Frank 151 site for $50. 
The St. Louis Archers Fitted Cap Launch Party
@ The Maryland House
4659 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis, MO
8pm-1am
Free Beer While It Lasts