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Wild Thing Fitted Cap by Pennant Race

Pennant Race delivers a 100 mph fastball for the summer with their Wild Thing fitted cap. This new style is inspired by near-sighted, Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughan from the Major League movie and Cleveland Indians mascot Chief Wahoo. The front logo is done up in raised embroidery and back features a major league Pennant Race logo. Made with crisp navy wool, the Wild Thing fitted also adds extra details such as green undervisor and red satin lining with printed 99. The Wild Thing fitted cap is limited to only 99 pieces. Get yours now through PR’s official site.

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New Leaders 1354 59Fifty Fitteds

Chi-Town's Leaders 1354 has just release some new 59Fifty fitted caps. The group consists of a two tone, white front panel style plus two solid caps all featuring a nice gradient fill. All four styles are now available at their Wicker Pk and Downtown locations.

Wicker Park
1400 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622 / map
773.489.1900

Downtown Chicago
672 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60654 / map
312.787.7144

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WIP Fitted Caps

WIP Caps is a new headwear company based out of Manila Philippines, producing unique and high quality fitted caps. Founded in 2007, WIP is the vision of five partners who all have a deep passion for headwear and creativity. Below are WIP’s first introductory pieces to the game. First up are the Pac-Q fitted caps inspired by professional boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. The front features a custom Pac-Q logo, side “mexi-ghosts” / WIP logo, and full color flagship logo on the back. Next up is their Hunter On Da Storm fitted cap featuring an intricate, ferocious hunter aiming towards the sun. Finally, we have the crisp dark blue, Bird On Da Wire cap. Part of the launching series, this cap also features raised embroidery for the front, side, and back hits. All caps can now be found through the official WIP site and, to start things off here in the states, through Filthy Dripped out in the San Francisco-Berkeley Bay area.

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New Estate LA Fitteds & 5 Panel Caps

Estate LA has just released a bunch of new styles for May consisting of some fitteds and 5 panel caps. Off the top, Estate comes out blazing with red flavor for all you Jordan heads with some fitteds and a solid 5 panel. Behind that is a bunch of 5 panel caps colored up in multi color combos or a solid black piece with ESLA embroidered on the front. Check out their flagship store or give them a shout at 310.574.ESLA for availability.

ESTATE
1821 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291 / map

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Triumvir x Estate LA Spring 09 Fitted Caps

Triumvir gives us a look at some new fitted cap styles made in conjunction with Estate LA. Part of their LEGXIII Campaign, each cap connects back to a tee. First up is the Death Squad fitted cap with back flap. Borrowing style cues from a M35 war helmet, this cap features DS shield with cross bones and D.B.D. (Death Before Dishonor) on the back. Below that you have the .44s Southern Gents fitted and a back view of their Varangian cap, which has a Viking on the front. All three caps plus other styles and their tees are now available through select retailers and the Triumvir online site.

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Jonathan Da Lynn 2009 SEEBEE Fitteds & HOOAH Snapback Caps

Jonathan Da Lynn hits us off with some new cap styles for the current spring and upcoming 2009 summer season. JDL continues the military inspired theme to build out the following styles. First up is the SEABEE fitted cap with a nice seersucker undervisor. The front SEABEE wordmark represents the Navy motto for "We Build, We Fight". The SEABEE are the construction battalions of the U.S. Navy. This cap is made with straight wool and front raised embroidery. Next up is the HOOAH snapback cap. HOOAH is an Air Force term with many meanings with Heard, Understand, and Acknowledge being the most common reference. This cap is made with tiger camouflage, olive undervisor, and front raised embroidery. Both caps are now available through the official JDL site in limited stock.

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