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Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

Leaders 'Mikkey Diamond' New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap

Leaders 1354 is about to release their latest New Era fitted cap dubbed the Mikkey Diamond. For all you Tiffany Dunk heads, here is another fitted to complete your uniform. This one comes out this Friday, strictly through their Downtown base. There is no re-runs on this one so don't sleep.

Leaders 1354 Downtown
672 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60654  /  map
312. 787. 7144

Image: LDRS

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Flying Coffin Fall 2009 Glow-In-The-Dark & 3M 5-Panel Caps

Flying Coffin is gearing up for the release of their latest 5-Panel caps made with either glow-in-the-dark or 3M reflective print. Whether chilling or working the FC buffalo plaid caps will come to life when the lights go out. Both caps feature standard 5-panel cuts with visor binding, adjustable back straps, and side eyelets. These new Flying Coffin 5-Panels will release this fall through official dealers.

Images: Flying Coffin

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WIP's Preview of The Mamba & University Fitted Caps

WIP Caps hits us off with a preview of new fitted cap projects gearing up for release later this year. Starting things off are the Mamba Fitted Caps created to honor Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers 15th NBA Title run. The cap is made with wool and colored up in Lakers Gold / Purple. One of the WIP founders is a huge Lakers fan and was the biggest supporter to build this cap. The front reads KOBE in Japanese executed in tight, raised embroidery. The side carries the official WIP logo, snake symbol on the back, and printed graphic on under visor of a snake. Next up are the return of WIP’s inaugural university caps: The Bird on the Wire' and 'Hunter on the Storm’ in new color ways. The Bird on the Wire Sesquicentennial edition celebrates the 150th year of Ateneo de Manila's existence and comes in a clean white color way. The Hunter fitted comes out in black and lime. The NY Times recently featured an article (read here) about the passionate rivalries between these two teams. These caps are truly a result of WIP’s mission to make solid product that expresses individualized lifestyles and experiences. Stay posted for more info on these gems plus other fitteds coming soon.

Images: WIP Caps

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OFFICIAL F09 Preview of 5-Panel Camper Caps

OFFICIAL is back with a small preview of their upcoming 5-Panel, Camper Caps for Fall 2009. OFFICIAL brings out the camos and plaids to encapsulate an Autumn look. The first cap utilizes a custom, poppy, camouflage pattern combined with a bright, contrast visor stitch and front neon patch. The second is a combination of plaid with the poppy camo. As usual, OFFICIAL is never scared to bring color out in full force. Stay posted as OFFICIAL continues to release more images and gets you hooked up for F09.

Image: OFFICIAL

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BBC Japan Digital Camo Boonie Hat

BBC Japan is releasing a one, two hit with their latest digital camo, boonie hat with matching mobile case. It's been a while since any fashion brand busted out a true military silhouette, especially a boonie. This hat is made with authentic MARPAT Forest digi pattern.  Standard features include wide stiff brim, branch loop straps and large vented eyelets on each side. BBC released the digi trucker cap earlier this month that featured the pattern on the visor. Check the BBC/Zozotown site for availability.

Image: BBC / Ice Cream

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Invisible:Man NYC x Mitchell & Ness Fitted Caps

Below are Invisible:Man's most recent fitted caps done up in collaboration with Mitchell & Ness. The caps are rather basic with crispy, official logos embroidered in white thread on black wool... just can't go wrong! Both caps are now available at the Invisible:Man NYC store.

Invisible:Man
436 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009 / map
212.777.1369

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