Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
BBC 'Coat Of Arms' New Era Fitted Cap
BBC has just released their latest fitted style, which introduces the BBC Coat Of Arms. The new custom COA design features the astronaut man at the helm of the shield and mantling at the sides in detailed embroidery. The BBC COA style is done up on standard black wool and white embroidery. Available now through BBC Ice Cream Store Tokyo and online.
Image: BBC Ice Cream
Hella Tight's 'Trolley' Fitted Cap Re-Up
Hella Tight is back with re-up on their black n orange Trolley fitted cap style. The Trolley fitteds are made with 100% wool featuring a combination of raised and flat embroidery for the front graphic along with satin, inside taping. Cop yours now through Hella Tight.com and Hall Of Fame LA.
Images: Hella Tight
Concepts x Mitchell & Ness 'Concepts Of Cambridge' Cuffed Beanie Hats
Boston's Concepts and Mitchell & Ness link up once again to drop a beanie hat before 09 closes out. Dubbed Concepts of Cambridge, the approach is simple: soft hand, cuffed beanies offered in solid black, charcoal, red, and navy. Each hat features a silk woven label and tonal Mitchell & Ness script on the back. Keep your dome warm this winter season with these pieces now available at Concepts.
Concepts
37 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138 / map
617.868.2001
Upper Playground New Era Fitteds by Sam Flores & OBLVN
Upper Playground finishes the year off by releasing two New Era fitted caps designed by Sam Flores and OBLVN. The first cap, dubbed Heads, features Sam Flores staple illustrative work, fully embroidered across the front panels. The Heads fitted cap is also part of Sam's new line, Twelve Grain. The next cap is the Air Graff by OBLVN, which features clean front panels with an orange embroidered walrus offset to the left. The side panels are printed with a pattern of OBLVN’s handstyle, which is also used for the under visor. Both caps are now available through all Upper Playground shops and online store.
Images: Upper Playground
Casio G-Shock x Globe Fitted Cap
Australian based, progressive boardsports brand, Globe has connected with Casio America to bring forth the G-Shock x Globe Pack. Due to drop April 2010, the pack consists of Globe's Destroyer an 80's retro high-top white sneaker, the classic square shaped DW5000C G-Shock (the very first G-Shock model), and a black on black tonal fitted cap. This special cap is made of a wool crown and leather perforated visor. The front features the G-Shock logo while the left side panel dons the Globe logo, both in black embroidery. Additional details include a gold visor clip and inside lining. This exclusive pack will hit select fashion/skate retailers worldwide starting in April 2010.
Image: G-Shock / Globe
Rebel8 'Vintage Pinstripe' New Era Fitted Cap
Rebel8 has released an exclusive new fitted cap dubbed the Vintage 8 SF Pinstripe. Done up on a 59Fifty model, Rebel8 creates a vintage looking 8 with the SF letters in the loops. The crown is made from black wool with woven pinstripes. The front and back graphics are done up in raised embroidery and the under visor is laced in field green. The cap is available through Rebel8 accounts: Heritage (Roseville), Getta Clue (Sacramento), Fat Lace (San Francisco), The Krate (Santa Cruz), GiantPeach.com, and a few through the Rebel8 online shop.
Images: Rebel8