Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Abakus x Mitchell & Ness "1 Year Anniversary" Fitted Caps
Philly based streetwear boutique, Abakus, recently completed their 1-year anniversary in business. Abakus features a creative lay out housing exclusive kicks, select apparel brands and other specialty items located in the Chinatown section of Philadelphia. For this 1-year event, Abakus collaborated with sport nostalgia company Mitchell & Ness on two fitted caps. The styles are straightforward wool two tones representing Abakus store logos in their primary red and black colors. The rice box logo style is combined with a nice touch of dazzle fabric instead of just embroidery. Both styles are now available at the store or shout them out for a phone order.
Abakus Takeout
227 N. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.351.7978
Rebel 8 x Benny Gold New Era Fitted Cap Preview
Mike Giant, founder of Rebel 8 has released a quick sneak preview into a new fitted cap style in collaboration with Benny Gold. The two creative artists get down on a really nice script composition being sized up before it goes out to New Era for a sample. Keeping it crisp!
Image: Giant / Benny Gold
Airtime Spring 09 Flat Brim Snapback Caps
Based out of Minneapolis, Airtime is a new apparel company with the tagline of "broadcast for the public good". They start things off with their new Spring 2009 collection which consists of tees, zip ups, crews, and the below snapbacks. Developed in conjunction with Flat Fitty, Airtime brings out the flat brim look with snapback appeal. Each cap is made in wool with custom Airtime graphics embroidered on the front and side panels. Additional details include an ARTM back, loop label plus printed inside taping. Tune in to their shop link for availability on all snapbacks styles plus their apparel pieces.
Images: Airtime / Flat Fitty
Upper Playground May New Era Fitteds by Saber and Usugrow
Upper Playground introduces their May, 59Fifty New Era fitted caps designed by Saber and Usugrow. First up, is the ‘Paint’ cap designed by graff artist Sabre One. The top crown features brush strokes in a tonal palette of black, white, and grey printed around the entire crown. Next up, we have the ‘Hair’ fitted by Usugrow. This piece features a fully embroidered design rendered from Usugrow’s well-known hair illustration. This design is also available in men’s and women’s hoodies and tees. Both styles are now available through Upper Playground stores and online.
Images from Upper Playground.
Mighty Healthy NYC Summer 09 New Era Fitteds
Mighty Healthy is now stocking brand new 59Fifty styles for Summer 2009. This new line-up keeps it classic with solid color selections and under visors printed with vintage NYC maps. The standard interlock MH logo is here along with a fresh M graphic in tight embroidery. Both styles are now available at select retailers.
Estate LA Custom 5-Panel Cap for Kenan Bell
Estate LA just released images of a new custom 5-Panel cap made especially for upcoming artist Kenan Bell. This is a traditional 5-Panel camper cut made with limited duck canvas fabric featuring a roller paint pattern. Each panel is defined with a nice contrast stitch and completed with all Estate trimmings. The good news is Estate will be releasing this one to the masses real soon! Stay posted...