Abakus Takeout x Mitchell & Ness 'Chinese New Year' Knit Hat

Philadelphia's Abakus Takeout re-connects with Mitchell & Ness to produce their Chinese New Year knit hat.  These pieces were released on the 15th just in time for the Abakus Chinese New Year Party.  The hats are made in heather gray yarn with ABAKUS and Chinese symbol for Longevity jacquarded into the crown.  The cuff section features a thick woven label with the quote," It gets cold, but it never gets old ". Only 50 pieces were produced, call Abakus for availability.

Abakus Takeout
227 N. 10th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 / map
215.351.7978

OFFICIAL: Summer 2010 'PinoyGucci' Preview

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Quintin Co 'Tie-Dye' Fitted Cap Preview

Quintin Co. has just posted up one of their latest projects under the Coming Soon category.  This new fitted cap is covered completely in tie-dye application and a gold embroidered q.  No info on when or what this cap is for but more details are sure to follow in the coming weeks.

Image: Quintin Co.

ONLY NY 'Vintage Planes' Caps

ONLY NY is back with some winter re-stock items for 2010, which include hoodies, crews, and these very special Vintage Planes caps. ONLY has gone through great lengths to produce an adjustable, 5-panel cap and traditional 5-panel camper cap cut from deadstock corduroy fabric from the once existing Cone Mills Corporation. These caps are very rare with only 4 pieces made of each style from whatever was left on the fabric bolt. ONLY is very proud to release these vintage caps cut and made completely in the USA.  Head over there now for your only shot to own one.

Images: ONLY NY

Award Tour 'Long John' Cuffed Beanie Hats

With roughly two months left till spring, keep your headquarter warm with Award Tour's Long John, cuffed, beanie hats releasing this Friday the 19th at 6PM EST. These nice hats are made in the USA and will be offered in red/blue, cardinal/gray, orange/blue, or hunter/gold options. Each hat comes with multi-colored poms, except for one and your choice of either ribbed cuff or plain.  Coming off the Haiti Relief beanies with Good Wood, Award Tour comes through with some color to brighten these current cold days. Only 120 produced... cop yours!

Image: The Good Times

WHIZ Limited "Class" Cap

WHIZ Limited has introduced their latest 2010 Spring/Summer collection dubbed "The Working Class Hero", which consist of great cut n sew apparel, utility vests n boots, and headwear.  The piece below is the WHIZ Class Cap featuring the double-meaning, gothic C pierced with two lines.  Real down n basic, this 6-panel cap is made in brush cotton and features leather back-strap with brass lock system.  Available in standard colors burgundy, royal, navy, and black at the WHIZ online store or Zozo.jp.

Images: WHIZ Limited