Universal Article Archives

Universal Article Archives

Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.

Play Cloths Spring 2010 Fitted Caps

Below are two of Play Cloths latest fitted caps as part of their new Spring 2010 collection.  Play Cloths continues their clean approach to styling with these new releases.  The first cap is a timeless combination of heather grey wool with contrast red visor.  The front features a script PLAY word mark in thick raised embroidery.  Next to that is the Thinking Cap style which features just the head off their running boy mascot.  Both caps are made in wool and have PC script banding on the sides.  Shipping now to official dealers and soon on their online shop.

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C-Collective 'De La Peace' Fitted Cap @ Cap Collector.com

Cap Collector is now stocking C-Collective's fitted cap tribute to one of Hip-Hop's most pivotal groups to ever do it, De La Soul - specifically their bar-setting, 1st release: 3 Feet High & Rising.  C-Collective brings it real simple with a raised embroidered Peace symbol on the front panels on black wool. The cap features an inside satin lining printed with the flower pattern inspired by the LP's cover art.  Bring it back to some of the best years of Hip-Hop music with this piece, available now through CapCollector.com and official C-Collective dealers.

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Quintin X CtotheJL Jasper 5-Panel Fitted Twitter Giveaway

FYI: Quintin has connected with CtotheJL blog to giveaway a set of the IBN Jasper 5-Panel fitted produced by Quintin a few months ago.  For all you on Twitter, follow Quintin Co. & CtotheJL on Twitter and Tweet the exact phrase: Follow @CtotheJL & @QuintinCo to win the IBN 5 Panel, I am a size ___.  Pretty simple!  Get on it, contest is over Sunday, January 31st at midnight!

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Christy's Straw Fedora Hats by Tony Merenda @ Arth

Arth is now stocking Christy's spring fresh, straw fedora hats designed by Tony Merenda.  Tony is lead designer at Christy's Crown Series and responsible for some of the slickest hats coming from the brand.  These new hats are made with lightweight straw and offered in natural, light navy, or lavender options.  Each hat features intricate braided bands, stingy brims, a deep crown pinch, and contrast brim taping.  Check both Arth's Costa Mesa O.C. and Soho NYC locations for availability.

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New Mighty Healthy Fitted & Snapback Caps

Mighty Healthy recently updated their online store with new fitted and snapback caps.  This new selection begins with their core MH Varsity II fitteds.  The MH Varsity II are made with wool crowns and corduroy visors. Next is the Marquee MH caps done up in melton wool and combined with khaki corduroy visors.  A personal favorite, these caps feature an embossed leather patch.  Finishing off, Mighty Healthy brings out the snapback caps.  The MH shield caps are made in cotton with green under visors.  All caps are now available through the Mighty Healthy online store and official dealers.

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